Tony Jelenic
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
Tony entered public accounting in 1970 and spent the first 10 years of his career with a large local firm. In 1980 he joined Veres & Co., and came to WDW through the merger in 2005. He is a graduate of John Carroll University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an accounting major.
RESPONSIBILITIES AT WDW
Tony was immediately admitted to the partner group upon joining the Firm in 2005. He is head of the Manufacturing Practice Group, and as such is responsible for the direction of group activities.
SPECIALTY AREAS
Tony works with construction contractors, manufacturers, distributors, non-profits, and service entities. He is a member of the Firm's Construction and Manufacturing Practice Groups. In addition to business consulting, he performs traditional accounting services including audits, reviews, compilations, and tax planning and preparation for individuals.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Throughout his career, Tony has been active in many civic and charitable organizations. He is a member of the Mentor Chamber of Commerce, the Sunnybrook Trout Club, the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club, and the Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
BEHIND THE CREDENTIALS
How do you define success? Good health and financial security.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Always say please and thank you.
What did you learn during your first year on the job that you still use today? You don’t need to know everything personally - but you need to know who to ask.
What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Greatest Generation.
Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Southern Caribbean cruise out of Santo Domingo.
What TV show can you not miss? CAV’s playoff games.
How do you spend April 16th? Recovering from the April 15th celebration.
Favorite music group? The Beach Boys or The Doors.
How do you unwind? Fly fishing for trout.
