Michael G. Eberhart, CPA, CVA

Mike has been a member of Hall, Kistler & Company LLP since 1969 and became managing partner in1990. In 2011, he decided to step down from the managing partner role to spending more time with his clients as senior partner.

Mike has brought tremendous stability to Hall, Kistler and has helped to develop a number of the firm’s niches, most notably Oil & Gas. As the Management Advisory Service Partner, he is well versed in business valuations, business planning, mergers, acquisitions, litigation support, due diligence techniques, preparing loan request packages and forecasted financial statements. Mike is also the firm's SEC Partner and has experience dealing with European clients.

Mike's experience includes expert testimony, tax planning and return preparation for the oil & gas, manufacturing, and wholesale industries.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting at Walsh University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Oil & Gas Association, the Council of Petroleum Accountant's Societies-Appalachia, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), and participates in several committees within the NACVA. He also serves on the business valuation committee of BKR International, a global association of financial professionals.

In addition, Mike is actively involved in many community service organizations. He serves on the economic development committee of the Canton Regional Chamber, he is past chair and current board member of Goodwill Industries, is on the advisory board of Walsh University and a Congress Lake Club board member.