OUR STAFF
STEVE SIMONS, CPA
OwneR, Ext. 11
I have been in public accounting for 37 years; the last 26 have been spent with Dennen & Simons LLC. It is my pleasure to serve the tax, accounting and payroll needs of small businesses, and I enjoy helping people achieve success in their business life. I am married to Aileen and have three grown children. Outside of work, my interests include: the Bears, the Blackhawks, the Cubs, golfing and anything related to barbecue.
AILEEN SIMONS
Administrative Asst./Payroll, Ext. 10
In 2003, I joined the team of Dennen & Simons LLC on a part-time basis. I assist Ron with payroll duties and also take care of the administrative needs of the company. I have been married to Steve for 30 years, and we have three grown children. I also work as a freelance writer, with a bi-weekly column published in Chicago Tribune's Pioneer Press newspaper. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends, reading, crocheting and playing mah jongg.
LUPE ESCANIO
Bookkeeper, Ext. 14
I have been with Dennen and Simons LLC for 7 years. Prior to coming to work here, I worked for a different accounting firm. I've been married for 25 years and have a daughter starting her third year in high school this fall. Outside of work, I love to bake, spend time with my family and, when the weather permits, go camping.
CYD SHAVER
Bookkeeper, Ext.15
Prior to Dennen & Simons LLC, I was a legal assistant and then a stay-at-home mom for 14 years. I decided to return to the work force when all of my children were in school full time; I have been at Dennen & Simons now for 12 years. I am married for 31 years with three children. Outside of work, I love to cook, am a huge football fan, love spending time with my family, volunteering at church and also at my childrens' old grammar and high schools.
RON HAAKER
Bookkeeper/Payroll Supervisor ext. 21
I started my second career with Dennen & Simons LLC 10 years ago. Prior to this I owned a Tool and Die business for 24 years. This year I will be married 40 years, with 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I also enjoy fishing and fly tying in my time off.