Botsch & Associates, CPA'S, LLC

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Botsch & Associates, CPA's, LLC

  • 113 E Main St
  • Carmi, IL 62821
  • P: 618-382-4151
  • F: 618-382-4153
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Dawana Edmonds

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Dawana Edmonds joined Botsch & Associates, CPA's, in October, 2000.   Dawana is a Senior Staff Accountant.  She is a graduate of Ridgway High School. Dawana resides in New Haven, Illinois with her husband, Kevin Edmonds, who is a self-employed carpenter. They enjoy spending time with their daughter Katlyn and their granddaughter. Dawana also enjoys decorating, painting furniture and attending flea markets.

Cari Ginder

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Cari Ginder joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in May, 2002. She graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in May, 2002 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Cari is a member of Cowling Free Methodist Church, where she is also the Secretary of WMI. She is married to Kyle Ginder and resides in Carmi, Illinois.

Mary Gothard

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Mary Gothard joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in July, 2019. She graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Mary is married to Troy Gothard and is a member of Ashland Christian Church in Mill Shoals, IL.

Julie Lucas

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Julie joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in March, 2009. She is a graduate of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School. Julie graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale with a Bachelor's Degree in social work. Julie resides in Carmi and has two children, Drew and Sydney. Julie enjoys walking, bike riding, shopping and spending time with her family.

Kristen Michels

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Kristen Michels joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in January, 2011. She is a 2007 graduate of Edwards County High School. She graduated from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in December, 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Science in Accounting. Resides in Carmi during tax season (January through April) and Hawaii the rest of the year. She has a daughter Jemma.

Kaylee Richards

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Kaylee joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in September, 2023. She graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Kaylee resides in Fairfield with her husband, Tab, and their three boys: Kyler, Cohen, and Cole. She is an active member of the First Christian Church where she teaches children’s church. Kaylee enjoys spending time with family and friends, coaching youth basketball, shopping, and reading.

Jason Rogers

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Jason joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in October 2017. Jason has an associate degree in Information Technology along with 15 years of IT and computer experience.

Andrea Simpson

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Andrea joined Botsch and Associates, CPA’s in January, 2022. She graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education. Andrea worked in the banking industry for 17 years and an accounting firm for 3yrs in the Fairfield, IL area. She is as active member of New Beginnings Church where she serves on the worship team and teaches Sunday school. She enjoys gardening, baking, quilting, reading and spending time with her family.

Bailey Stricklin

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Bailey joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in June, 2021 as an intern. In January, 2024, she started with us as a full-time Staff Accountant. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree and MBA from Brescia University in May 2023. Her next step is to study and sit for the CPA exams. Bailey resides in McLeansboro, IL and is a member of Bankston Fork Baptist Church.

Jennifer Vaught

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Jennifer Vaught joined Botsch and Associates, CPA’s, in July, 2016. Jennifer is a Senior Staff Accountant. She is a graduate of Centralia High School. Jennifer resides in Mill Shoals, Illinois with her husband, Troy Vaught, who is a self-employed farmer. They have two children, Zach and Haley. Jennifer is a member of Ashland Christian Church in Mill Shoals. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, church functions, and collecting antiques.

Michelle Weaver

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Michelle Weaver joined Botsch & Associates, CPA's, in April, 1995. She is a Senior Staff Accountant. She is a 1988 graduate of Carmi Community High School. She has two children, Katelyn and Justin.

Jessica Whitaker

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Jessica Whitaker joined Botsch & Associates, CPA’s in January, 2021. She graduated from Gallatin County High School in 2000 before moving on to Western Illinois University. Prior to joining us here, Jessica worked at Martin & Bayley’s corporate office for twelve years in the accounting and marketing departments. Jessica resides in Carmi and enjoys spending her free time with her family, exploring nature, and listening to live music.

Ashley Webb

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Ashley Webb joined Botsch and Associates, CPA’s in May, 2017. She is a 2008 graduate of Hamilton County Sr. High School. Prior to joining our team, she worked at People’s National Bank in McLeansboro as a bank teller. Ashley resides in McLeansboro with her husband, Darin, and their daughters, Kaleigh and Jayde. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, and shopping.

 

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H. Keith Botsch, CPA

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H. Keith Botsch, CPA is a 1973 graduate of Carmi High School. He earned an associate's degree from Southeastern Illinois College in 1975 and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University in 1977. After working for public accounting firms in Evansville, Harrisburg and Carmi, he started his own firm in 1983. Keith performs auditing, tax, and business development services in the two offices of the firm. He is a member of the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, Indiana CPA Society, White County Economic Development Group, Carmi Kiwanis Club, Carmi Elks Lodge, and First Christian Church of Carmi. He is a past president of White County Hospital Board of Directors, Carmi Kiwanis Club, and Carmi Chamber of Commerce. Keith is married to Vicky Botsch. They have three daughters, Lindsay, Katelyn and Madison, and one son, Ryan.

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Arlynne Davis, CPA

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Arlynne Davis, CPA, lived in Carmi and worked for Botsch and Associates, CPA's, LLC for 23 years as a Senior Manager of the firm's audit practice.  In 2010, Arlynne left the firm and spent the next several years expanding her knowledge of governmental auditing in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.  In April 2017, Arlynne re-joined the firm as audit manager and is enjoying reuniting with past audit clients and getting to know our new ones.  

Arlynne's specialty is in the governmental and not for profit accounting and audit industry and enjoys the diversity and challenges she meets with clients and ever-changing regulatory environment.  Arlynne's experience with clients ranging from small townships and villages to the large cities, counties, and school boards, allows her to customize audit practices to meet a client's need in a professional and efficient manner.  She believes the continued success and growth of Botsch and Associates is directly related to the personal attention each and every client receives from the team.  

Away from the office, Arlynne enjoys family time, culinary challenges, boating and "shelling", crafting, volunteering for church and children, and reading mystery novel.

Arlynne is a member of the AICPA, and the Illinois, Georgia, and South Carolina Societies of CPA's.

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Ashley Ingram

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Ashley has been with Botsch and Associates, CPA's since 2012. Ashley has two bachelor’s degrees (Political Science/Pre-Law, and Accounting) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her focus is mainly on bookkeeping, tax work, payroll, and budget & appropriations. Ashley is married to Derek Ingram and they have two children; Drake, Aubree, and Dierks. Ashley loves spending time with her family and Cardinals baseball. They currently reside in Norris City, Illinois.

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Hannah Chandler

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Hannah Chandler joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's, in August, 2015. Hannah is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor for Desktop and Advanced Online and serves as the Firm Administrator.

Hannah is a 2011 graduate of Carmi-White County High School. Prior to entering the accounting field, she worked as the Retail Sales Manager of a local bank. Hannah is the treasurer of Pets At Risk, Inc., serves as a Board Member of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Carmi Kiwanis Club. Hannah resides in Carmi, Illinois with her husband, Tyler, and step-daughter, Ruby. 

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Michael Klein, CPA

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Michael joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in 2023.

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Thomas E. Logan, CPA

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Tom Logan joined Botsch and Associates, CPA's in October, 2001. He is a 1974 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Tom is President of the Carmi Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Men. He is married to the former, Sherri Roser and they have one son, Josh and one daughter, Lindsey.