OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 13 2022 Issue 4

S.R. Snodgrass, P.C. Announces the Acquisition of Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland, A.C.

SR. Snodgrass, P.C., a full-service accounting and consulting firm known for its forward-thinking work with financial institutions, nonprofits and other businesses, has announced its acquisition of Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland, A.C.

Founded in 2013, the public accounting firm of Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland, a spinoff of S.R. Snodgrass, has grown steadily to become a leader in accounting, auditing, and tax solutions for nonprofits, financial institutions, property and casualty insurance firms, and other businesses in West Virginia and Ohio.

Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland CEO and founder Mary Pockl said, “The merger of ZPLC and S.R. Snodgrass brings many significant synergies, with both firms complementing each other extremely well. Having been part of S. R. Snodgrass before the formation of ZPLC, both firms share long-standing cultures built on highly personalized client service. Combining our teams will provide our clients with a broader complement of tax, attest, and consulting services, while further enhancing the strengths of our highly personalized approach. We look forward to our future, and re-connecting with many of our former colleagues as part of the Snodgrass team.”

Chuck Marston, S. R. Snodgrass President and Managing Partner, said, “We are thrilled to add the talented staff of Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland to our growing team of best-in-class professionals. Their considerable expertise with nonprofits and financial institutions brings additional support for our clients, along with a commitment to developing long-term client relationships. Our firms share a unique history, with principals from both having formally worked together in the past, and also over the years, when the right opportunities presented themselves. Our continued relationship made it clear that our strategic focus is more aligned than ever. It’s truly the perfect time to bring our firms together.” 

About Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland, A. C.:

Founded in 2013, Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland takes pride in delivering the highest levels of expertise with an emphasis on personal attention, including the direct involvement of the firm’s principals and directors.

The firm’s principals and directors have more than 100 years of combined experience in accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services. In addition to the firm’s history as specialists working with nonprofits and financial institutions, its management team is well-versed in a wide variety of industries, including property and casualty insurance, manufacturing, construction, and employee benefit plans. Since its founding, Zeno, Pockl, Lilly, & Copeland has earned a reputation for going the extra distance to find innovative solutions for every client, serving as a true business partner. Trust is the cornerstone that continues to bind its relationships.

About S. R. Snodgrass, P.C.

Founded in 1946, S.R. Snodgrass is a privately held, multi-faceted public accounting and consulting firm, known for innovative tax, assurance, technology, and financial advisory services for financial institutions, nonprofits, and businesses of all kinds. The firm has worked with more than 160 financial institutions in 16 states and employs more than 80 professionals.

S.R. Snodgrass differs from many accounting firms due to its culture, which is dedicated to a highly personalized approach for every client, with an emphasis on long-term relationships (some lasting over 40 years). The firm is committed to proactive client communications and provides additional insights through articles, white papers, speaking engagements, and other meaningful presentations designed to help clients succeed and prosper.