Our History
1970s
Foundation & Early Growth
What began in 1975 as a leap of faith by Jack Kreischer quickly developed into an established CPA firm.
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1975
The firm is founded in early 1975 by Jack Kreischer. Later that year, Bill Miller joins as partner, officially creating Kreischer Miller. -
1977
First partner retreat in Bermuda with spouses. -
1978
First dedicated tax professional is hired, Don Noll. -
1979
A new audit professional, John Heck, is hired. John Schlechter becomes the first campus hire. Both worked with Kreischer Miller until their retirement in the 2010s.Open Gallery
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1980s
Expansion, Specialization & Technology
Strategic hires, leadership roles in the profession, and early technology adoption in the 1980s laid the foundation for today's specialized services and future firm leadership.
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Early 1980s
Don Noll and John Heck become partners.Open Gallery -
1980s
Jack Kreischer serves in a leadership role on several AICPA committees, creating a lasting expectation for team members to become actively involved in the direction of the profession. -
1980s
Created “Painless Bookkeeping Company” using an IBM mainframe computer, a very early precursor to today’s Outsourced Accounting & Finance Services. -
1985
Steve Christian, who would go on to be named Kreischer Miller's second Managing Director in 2001, is hired as an Audit & Accounting Manager.Open Gallery
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1990s
Strategic Maturity
During the 1990s, Kreischer Miller entered a stage of strategic maturity, expanding the team, investing in technology, and setting a long-term vision for greater efficiency and deeper client service.
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1990s
The firm grows to 65 people by the end of the decade, making critical investments in accountants, support staff, and technology. -
1998
Chris Meshginpoosh, who would go on to be named Kreischer Miller's third Managing Director in 2017, is hired in Audit & AccountingOpen Gallery -
KMCO 2000 Strategy
In his Outlook newsletter, Jack lays out a vision as the firm enters a new millennium. It includes a target 10% efficiency and effectiveness increase per decade and a greater focus on identifying and meeting clients’ broader needs.Open Gallery
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2000s
Transition & Reinvention
In the first decade of the new millennium, Kreischer Miller evolved through leadership transition and strategic service expansion while guiding clients through the financial crisis and doubling in size.
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2000
Kreischer Miller celebrates its 25th anniversary.Open Gallery -
2001
Jack steps away from day-to-day management and Steve Christian becomes Managing Partner. Jack identifies a market need in the investment industry and forms the Investment Industry Group. -
2006
110-person Kreischer Miller and Hege Kramer Connell Murphy & Goldkamp (conveniently located in the same office building) merge, becoming the only M&A transaction in either firm's history.Open Gallery -
2008-2009
Kreischer Miller not only successfully weathers the global financial crisis but generates record annual revenue as it provides strategic advice and guidance to clients to help them navigate through a generational economic downturn. -
2000s
Kreischer Miller broadens its capabilities by launching services to help clients with their technology and executive hiring needs. The firm also continues to build out infrastructure to support its growth, hiring dedicated leaders for its HR, IT, and Marketing functions. -
2009
The firm builds a new, state of the art office space on Witmer Road in Horsham, where it is still located today. By the end of the decade, Kreischer Miller has grown to 168 team members.Open Gallery
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2010s
Continued Growth & Expansion
During this time, Kreischer Miller expanded its advisory offerings and guided clients through unprecedented challenges like the pandemic, all while growing its team.
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2010s
The firm launches advisory services to help clients with succession planning, business transitions, and M&A activity, as well as specialized services for family businesses, small businesses, and ESOPs. -
2012
Kreischer Miller launches the Center for Private Company Excellence, a community created exclusively to address the unique needs of privately-held and family-owned businesses throughout the lifecycles of their organizations. -
2017
Chris Meshginpoosh, who previously served as Director-in-Charge of the Audit & Accounting group, is appointed Kreischer Miller’s new Managing Director – only the third in its history. -
2018
Kreischer Miller appoints Brian Sharkey head of its newly-formed Business Advisory practice, providing M&A, business valuation, transition/exit planning, and ESOP consulting services to clients.
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2020s
Honoring the Past & Building for the Future
As Kreischer Miller reaches its 50 year milestone, it honors the past and looks ahead to the future with expanded service offerings to meet clients' evolving needs and continued support of its ever-growing team.
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2020
Kreischer Miller broadens its capabilities, launching its Outsourced Accounting & Finance Services practice. By the start of the new decade, the firm has grown to 199 team members. -
2020-2021
As the global pandemic forces the world to shut down, Kreischer Miller shifts to remote work and guides clients through an unprecedented tax season, cash flow and supply chain challenges, the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Employee Retention Credit.Open Gallery -
2022
Kreischer Miller continues to expand its service offering, launching its Talent Advisory practice. -
2025
Kreischer Miller celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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