Rick Ruhl,President
I am an accounting professional with more than 34 years of experience, including five in public accounting and 29 working in various industries as Controller and Treasurer. I graduated from Twin Valley High School and Kutztown University, with a major in Accounting and Business Administration. I am a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).
As President of Ruhl & Associates, LLC, I enjoy coaching a team of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals who are committed to helping their clients make sound business decisions, utilizing relevant and timely financial statements and analytical data. My team enjoys working closely with our clients to maintain reliable financial accounting systems and processes that are crucial to the success of all businesses.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I enjoy spending time with my wife, Jean, and three daughters: Jayne, Emily and Molly.
- I love being outdoors, especially hiking, kayaking and mountain biking.
- I like hunting in Potter County.
- When I have extra time, I watch re-runs of the television show MASH.
rickr@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 111
Patricia Benfer,Accountant
I am an accounting professional with 23 years’ experience. I am a graduate of Tulpehocken High School and Alvernia University, with a degree in Accounting. At Ruhl & Associates, LLC, I am responsible for the management of various clients’ accounting needs, and do a lot of onsite work, based on their requirements.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I have two fabulous children and seven happy grandchildren.
- I love being a grandmother.
- When I am not with my family, I love to travel. I have been to many places, but my favorite is Alaska.
- I enjoy reading a good mystery book, going shopping, sewing, sports and being with friends.
“Pat joined our team in 2011. She provides accounting management and controller level support to clients utilizing more advanced accounting systems such as Sage 100 (MAS90). Her commitment to maintaining accurate general ledgers is unparalleled. She is tenacious in solving accounting issues, especially when her clients get creative. Pat ‘s clients love her cheerful personality and leadership she brings to the office.” Rick Ruhl, President, Ruhl & Associates, LLC
patb@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 113
Alexis Shirk,Accountant
Alexis Shirk graduated Summa Cum Laude from Penn State Berks in May 2019. She was on the Dean’s List, received the Chancellor’s Award, and was the team captain of the Penn State Berks Volleyball Team.
Alexis will oversee new clients in a variety of specialties, prepare month-end closings and will build relationships with clients.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I love spending time with family and friends.
- I recently married my wonderful husband in Fall 2019!
- I enjoy being active, but I also like relaxing with a good book or movie.
- I love travelling the U.S.; to date, I’ve been in 40 states.
alexiss@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 115
Bonnie Kanavins,Accountant
I joined the Ruhl & Associates, LLC, team in 2014 with more than 25 years of accounting experience. As an accounting professional, my focus is on organization and efficiency. I am responsible for the management of several client accounts and take pride in meeting a customer’s financial needs in a timely, friendly manner. I look forward to working with you!
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- My husband and I have two sons, one daughter, two daughters-in-law and one son-in-law.
- I am the proud grandmother to three very handsome grandsons.
- I LOVE vacationing at the beach.
- I enjoy spending lots of time with my family and my incredibly adorable Pomeranian.
- I have been known to do some binge-watching of Netflix.
“Bonnie has been a great addition to our team. Her knowledge and hands-on experience with QuickBooks is exceptional. She handles a broad range of responsibilities for her clients that extend beyond basic accounting tasks. Her clients trust her decision making and rely on her to assist in managing and projecting cash flow. Her accuracy and dedication are commendable.”Rick Ruhl, President, Ruhl & Associates, LLC
bonniek@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 114
Kim Levan,Accountant
Kim joined the Ruhl & Associates, LLC, team in 2019 with over 25 years of experience in accounting. She graduated from Millersville University with a BS in Business Administration and Marketing. After changing her professional focus from purchasing to accounting, she earned a certificate in accounting from Alvernia University.
As an accounting professional with Ruhl & Associates, LLC, Kim enjoys using her accounting experience to help my diverse client base solve problems and grow their business. Every day offers an opportunity to improve a business, learn new skills and meet new people.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I enjoy spending time at home with my Husband, Daughter and Son outside at the pond or the pool
- We “rescue” animals, and currently our home includes two dogs, two cats, a guinea pig and a bearded dragon
- I enjoy swimming, cooking, and traveling, especially to the beach
kiml@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 117
Jayne Ruhl,Accounting Associate/Office Manager
I have my undergraduate degree from York College of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in Social Work from West Chester University. As an accounting professional for two years, I am responsible for processing payroll, bookkeeping, accounting support and special projects at Ruhl & Associates, LLC.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I love to be active, especially by running. I am proud to have completed several half marathons.
- I really enjoy cooking…and vacuuming…
- I love to spend time with close friends and family.
- I am perfectly happy to cozy up and watch Netflix.
“Jayne performs vital administrative and office responsibilities for the firm, as well as providing accounting support to clients. She handles the bookkeeping for several QuickBooks clients and performs a multitude of special projects particularly when onboarding new clients. She never refuses an assignment, no matter how tedious or unfulfilling. It is a pleasure to have Jayne in the office.” Rick Ruhl, President, Ruhl & Associates, LLC
jayner@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 116
Pam Wasmuth,Accountant
I joined the Ruhl & Associates, LLC, team with 12 years’ experience in the banking industry. Growing up in the snow belt of northwestern PA, I am a graduate of Meadville High School and Penn State University. After receiving a BS in Finance from Penn State, I got my master’s degree in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s University. For the past 10 years, I have been responsible for payroll, payables and receivables, and financial analysis for a diverse client base. Each day is unique and brings new challenges, which is something I love about working for Ruhl & Associates, LLC.
FACTS ABOUT ME:
- I love spending time with my husband, Jeff; my daughter, Lauren; my son, Andrew; and Indie, my Australian Shepherd.
- I am proud to be a Penn State grad with both my son and daughter. We cheer on the Nittany Lions anytime, anywhere!
- I enjoy traveling, taking long walks, and a great glass of wine.
“Pam has been a dedicated and valued member of our team for over 10 years. She always conducts herself with grace and poise when interacting with any client. Her consummate professionalism is admired and respected. We can always rely on Pam to tackle challenging assignments independently. She is very patient and thorough when coaching and working with her clients.”
Rick Ruhl, President, Ruhl & Associates, LLC
pamw@ruhlassoc.com
Phone: 610-685-0791
Extension: 112
