PAST PARTNERS
A Legacy of Leadership
Honoring the Partners Who Shaped Our Success
Our success would not have been possible without the support and collaboration of our esteemed partners who set high standards for successful business partnership and demonstrated an effective partnership model that shaped the firm to what it is today.
John Craighead, Founder
CPA, Retired
Throughout his distinguished career of over 40 years in public accounting, John Craighead was a trusted advisor to countless clients, and his expertise and dedication were instrumental in growing CLH’s team, range of services, and impact.
He founded CLH in 1992 after having served in other positions in the public and private accounting sectors. Throughout his career, he also dedicated significant time to serving on the Board of Directors of the Portage Township YMCA and received multiple recognitions for his volunteerism.
In his retirement, John is continuing his triathlon pursuits, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Linda Hough, Partner
CPA, Retired
During her tenure in public accounting, Linda Hough was an insightful consultant to her many clients, and she was the driving force at CLH in developing the firm’s human resource department, strategically building the team, and developing the firm’s culture.
After beginning her career at a local accounting firm, Linda developed her career at a large regional before joining CLH. Linda’s passion for supporting community organizations was unmatched. She served on the Board of Directors for innumerable nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to enhance the lives of those in underserved communities and received many meaningful recognitions for her dedicated efforts.
In this new chapter, Linda continues to enjoy gardening, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling.
