July 8, 2016

Pictured:  Richard Clayton, of Dolton, receives his three premium Cubs tickets through a free raffle held by John Kasperek Co., Inc.

Calumet City, IL –Dolton resident Richard Clayton, 59, smiles as he reflects on the past few months of the “best year” of his life.  Clayton recently got married on June 11th and now looks forward to taking his new wife Kelley (Cunningham) Clayton and his mother to the see the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2016.  Clayton was just informed that he won a social media raffle held by John Kasperek Co., Inc., a local certified public accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City.

“This is the first time in my life I have won anything, and it feels great,” said Clayton.  “I wasn’t expecting it at all!”

Clayton has worked with the Dolton Police Department for the past 29 years through the Emergency Service & Disaster Agency (ESDA), where he serves as a Lieutenant.

“John Kasperek Co., Inc. would like to congratulate Richard and the Clayton family on winning our firm’s Cubs tickets,” said company president John Kasperek, Jr.  “We specialize in governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing, so it is truly rewarding to see someone like Richard who has dedicated his life to public service benefit from this fun contest. Our only request is that he brings home a winner!” 

 Kasperek, an avid Cubs fan, said the free raffle was part of the firm’s ongoing outreach to give back “to the community in which we work and live.”  John Kasperek Co., Inc. has also made community service plans in conjunction with the Illinois CPA Society’s CPA Day of Service on September 23rd, among other outreach initiatives.

 Clayton added, “It’s been a wonderful year, the best of my life.  I am really looking forward to enjoying the game with my family.”

 John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the diverse accounting and auditing needs of the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana region. Connect with John Kasperek Co., Inc. @JJKCPA or visit www.kasperekcpa.com for more information.

 John Kasperek Co., Inc. president John Kasperek, Jr., draws the winning raffle ticket with staff on hand July 1st for the firm’s Cubs seats.

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Pictured: John Kasperek, Co. Inc. team members on site at Calumet City Resources during CPA Day of Service. 

CALUMET CITY, IL – John Kasperek Co., Inc., a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in Calumet City, Illinois, partnered with Calumet City Resources (CCR) during the Illinois CPA Society’s (ILCPAS) annual CPA Day of Service on September 8, 2017.

The ILCPAS coins the “good day for a good deed” as a flexible opportunity for Illinois CPAs and CPA firms to help their communities by participating in a volunteer activity. John Kasperek Co. staff spent their work morning cleaning and organizing CCR’s food pantry in preparation for next week’s food delivery. CCR provides emergency food and clothing for Calumet City residents in need.

“CCR has provided significant assistance to those who need it the most, and with limited resources,” said company president John Kasperek, Jr. “I commend their organization and volunteers for their commitment to helping others in our community.”

CCR is a community organization of volunteers dedicated to the purpose of “people helping people since 1985,” says CCR co-director Marlene Hill. “We are so grateful to businesses and organizations like John Kasperek Company for giving back to the community in which they work.” Ms. Hill estimates that CCR provides goods to over 10,000 people each year thanks to their volunteer network.

For more information about volunteering or seeking services from CCR, call (708) 891-9330.

John Kasperek Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 to serve the diverse financial needs of the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana region. Led by company president John Kasperek, Jr., the firm is dedicated to providing a wide range of accounting and auditing services to local units of government, not-for-profit organizations, corporations and individuals. For more information, visit www.kasperekcpa.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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