BUSINESS BRIEF

Maumee, Toledo firms complete merger

11/9/2013
BLADE STAFF

Maumee accounting firm William Vaughan Co. has merged with competitor Miller, Gardner & Co. of Toledo.

Miller, Gardner’s seven employees, who had been located downtown at 500 Madison Ave., have been relocated to William Vaughan’s offices at 145 Chesterfield Ln., Maumee. Miller, Gardner executives Bob Gardner and Tom Funkhouser will become directors at William Vaughan, which now has about 50 employees.

“The addition of the Miller, Gardner team to our firm is an exciting endeavor,” said William Horst, managing partner of William Vaughan Co. “We are enthusiastic about continuing the superior service and expertise their firm has provided to their clients. As our team develops, it enhances resources and opportunities that we can offer our clients, ultimately benefiting their long-term business goals.”