Toledo, Ohio (February 17, 2025) – William Vaughan Company (WVC) is proud to announce that Managing Partner Aaron Swiggum has been awarded the Blade’s Top Workplaces Superior Leadership Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes his exceptional ability to inspire confidence among employees and his commitment to steering the firm in a forward-thinking direction. Swiggum is noted for his attentiveness to what matters most to WVC team members, using these insights to inform strategic business decisions.
In addition to this individual recognition, WVC has once again been named a Top Workplace, marking the 12th consecutive year the firm has received this distinction. Both awards are based solely on employee feedback collected through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage LLC. This survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers critical to organizational success, including alignment, execution, and connection.
“We couldn’t be more proud to see Aaron recognized for his outstanding leadership,” expressed David Hammack, Partner at William Vaughan Company. “Aaron’s deep commitment to our team and his inspiring vision have not only guided us to success but have also created a workplace where each of us feels valued and motivated. Winning the Top Workplace award for the 12th year in a row is a testament to the genuine camaraderie and ‘work hard, play hard’ spirit that we as leadership have nurtured within our team.”
The Energage LLC survey gathers employee feedback in a comprehensive manner, ensuring an authentic reflection of organizational culture and leadership effectiveness. By focusing on key areas such as alignment, execution, and connection, the survey offers insights that drive meaningful improvements and foster an environment where employees thrive.
“At the core of our values is our commitment to investing in our people,” said Jenny Furey, the firm’s HR Partner. “We understand that to truly support our team, we must actively listen to their feedback and incorporate their insights into our decisions. By prioritizing career development, wellness, and community engagement, we have cultivated a dynamic workplace that embodies our ‘work hard, play hard’ philosophy. We value every member of our team and are dedicated to ensuring they can reach their fullest potential. Our open-feedback culture not only empowers our employees but also drives continuous improvement across the firm.”
For more information about William Vaughan Company and career opportunities, please visit https://wvco.com/careers/
About William Vaughan Company (wvco.com)
William Vaughan Company is an Ohio-based public accounting firm providing a vast array of audit, tax, and consulting services to clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in sustained growth since our inception in 1959. Currently, William Vaughan Company has 4 locations and more than 100 professionals, including 16 partners, who focus on serving primarily privately held businesses. For the past five years, the firm has been awarded one of the 60 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the nation by Accounting Today. In addition, William Vaughan Company has been named INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms for five consecutive years.
About Aaron Swiggum
Aaron Swiggum, CPA/PFS, is the Managing Partner of William Vaughan Company, where he spearheads the firm’s long-term strategic planning and growth initiatives. Since joining the firm in 1999, Aaron has passionately dedicated his career to empowering family-owned and closely-held businesses, guiding them through every pivotal step of their growth journey. Known for his deep personal relationships with clients, Aaron lives by Theodore Roosevelt’s motto, “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” His passion for relationship-building and fostering a positive, fun work environment translates into exceptional service not only for his clients but also for his dedicated WVC team.