THE MCCLURE, INSERRA TEAM   Our Mission:  Our Chicago CPA firm has as its sole commercial purpose the objective of bringing peace of mind to our clients by helping them create businesses that work, accomplish their personal financial goals and relieve the burden of compliance in the financial arena.  We will only provide and recommend services that are in our client's best interest. It is our goal to WOW the client with our responsiveness, technical expertise, and client focus in all of our communications and outcomes.  We will act with honesty and integrity with all of our clients, employees and vendors.

Christian N. McClure, CPA Partner Voicemail Extension 1 Chris was raised in Peoria, IL and received his BS in Accounting from Illinois State University.  He began his career with what is now McGladrey & Pullen CPAs, and as a founding partner of McClure, Inserra, he has seen God’s faithfulness since its inception over 30 years ago.  Chris and his wife Dawn have three grown children.  Chris is active in Christian ministry, and in his free time enjoys reading and playing tennis.
Paul V. Inserra, CPA Partner Voicemail Extension 2 Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois.  Prior to joining McClure, Inserra, he worked at a national accounting firm.  He serves as the Quality Control partner of the firm and performs peer reviews for other CPA firms.  In addition, he has served nationally on the American Institute of CPA’s Peer Review Board and has served on the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Peer Review Committee for the past 20 years, chairing it for two of those years.  In 2011, Paul was nominated to serve a three year term on the ICPAS Board of Directors.  Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering in various ministries at his church.
Judy Walther, CPA Senior Audit Manager Voicemail Extension 3 Judy received her accounting degree and CPA certificate from the University of Illinois in 1982.  She has been employed for over twenty years with McClure, Inserra.  Her other interests include playing in the hand-bell choir and serving as the audit chairman at her church, as Treasurer for both the Parent Club at Schaumburg High School and for her Homeowner’s Association.
Joseph Vlach, CPA Supervisor Voicemail Extension 4 Joe has lived in the Chicago area all his life.  He received his BS in Accounting from DePaul University and later earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School.  He began his career with McClure, Inserra 6 years ago after working many years in both private industry and with a governmental organization. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Joe and his wife Laura are active in their church and in his free time Joe enjoys reading and travelling.
Ellen Kobylewski, CPA Manager Voicemail Extension 5 Ellen has worked as a CPA in the public accounting field for 20 years, as an independent auditor and preparing tax returns. She completed the requirements for the CPA exam while attending Northern Illinois University and Harper College. She served on the Report Review Committee as a co-chair for the Illinois CPA Society. Her personal interests include gardening, swimming, biking and volunteering at her local church.
Roger Stevens Staff Accountant/QuickBooks ProAdvisor Voicemail Extension 8 Roger joined McClure, Inserra in 2010. Prior to joining the team, he was President of Crosby Freezer for 15 years. He was also co-founder of DataCom Business Services which served companies in the food industry with accounting and bookkeeping services. He currently serves as Director of Finance for Christian Life College. Roger loves music, and leads worship at his home church. In his free time, he and his wife Suzanne enjoy their five children and their families.
Karen Ill Administrator/IT Voicemail Extension 6 Karen has enjoyed working at McClure, Inserra since May of 1998.  She received an Associate of Arts Degree/Accounting from Harper College, and completed the Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministry/Counseling from Trinity International University. Karen and her husband Andy, have made their home in Arlington Heights since 1989, and enjoy visiting their second home in Hilton Head Island, SC whenever they can steal away! Karen also serves on her church worship team and enjoys teaching.
Cheryl Leitgeb Office Manager Voicemail Extension 7   Cheryl came aboard as Office Manager of McClure, Inserra in 2007. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas and has lived in the Chicago area for 21 years. She enjoys spending time with good friends and family, working with the middle school students in her church, and traveling to her native state of Texas a few times a year.