Jim’s accounting experience dates from 1972.  After serving in the U.S. Army he began his career with a national accounting firm. From there he became the controller and treasurer of a small company in the Columbus area.  In 1975 he founded his own firm which merged a year later with the Charles W. Hirth Company.  Jim has had extensive experience in tax and auditing, especially audits of employee benefits plans.

Jodi graduated from the Ohio State University in 1987 and began her career as the controller for a local management consulting firm. She joined Hirth Norris & Garrison in 1989 and became a partner in January 1993.  Jodi is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.  As a member of the OSCPA, Jodi has served as a director of the Columbus Chapter and was active on several committees, including the state continuing education committee.

In addition to her service to the profession, Jodi is also active in the community.  She is currently the treasurer of the Mt. Sterling Youth Athletic Association, Inc. Jodi also served as a director of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce and the Grove City Foundation. She is currently serving as a director of the Heartland Bank and is the chairman of the Audit Committee. 

As a member of the firm, Jodi provides a wide range of services to varied clientele.  Her areas of specialty include individual and business taxation and planning, management consulting and auditing and accounting services. In addition, Jodi serves several clients in the area of CFO and controller services, working closely with company management to develop budgets, accounting systems, internal control plans and provide financial analysis and guidance.   

Tim joined Hirth, Norris & Garrison in April 1996, becoming a partner of the firm in January 1999. Tim draws upon his extensive accounting, auditing, tax and consulting background of over 20 years to serve the needs of business clients. He is responsible for audit engagements including small businesses, non-profit organizations, employee benefit plans and real estate projects. He also has experience with Governmental auditing standards. Additionally, Tim has handled fraud audits conducted by the firm. He also works with various business clients and their owners in several different industries providing tax, accounting and consulting services. Tim has excellent communication skills and most enjoys the "people part" of the business.

Tim, a graduate of Otterbein College, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Tim currently serves as a board trustee for the Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority. Tim previously served as a board member for the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and was elected and served as President for the 2004 year. Tim enjoys being active within his church and the community and has also presented several financial and tax programs to clients and others.