Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

December 1, 2023

What do I have in common with the backup quarterback and current starter for the New York Giants? Our moms both make our beds and cook us dinner.

And I’m not ashamed of it either. My parents are experienced accountants, with my dad working as a professor for Purdue Fort Wayne and my mom in her practice. They are both conveniently available when I have homework to work on (I’m kidding), but I’m not kidding about taking a lot of pride in my lineage of experienced accountants.

I’ve always been transparent, meaning if I make a mistake, I admit it, and when given a goal, I do everything I can to accomplish it. If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.

I live and work in the greater Fort Wayne area, but I grew up in Monroeville, IN, and saying Fort Wayne is much easier. What started as an internship in 2012 has become a career I take great pride in.

I help prepare tax returns and bookkeeping and provide data entry into our tax software. The Romine Group and our clients provide me with great opportunities to utilize my abilities to help impact the world, and when all else fails, a good attitude and a little kindness go a long way.

When I’m not crunching numbers for our clients, I’m working on my side hustle, collecting autographs for sports memorabilia. I’ve made it such a focus that it’s become my side hustle. So, if there’s nothing worth a conversation for you with the Romine Group, I could get your favorite player’s jersey signed.

If you’re up for a new connection, I’m your huckleberry.

What do I have in common with the backup quarterback and current starter for the New York Giants? Our moms both make our beds and cook us dinner. Residing and working in the greater Fort Wayne area, my roots trace back to Monroeville, IN, though I find it simpler to claim Fort Wayne as my home base. I take pride in my lineage of experienced accountants, with my parents contributing to the field. My dad serves as a professor at Purdue Fort Wayne, while my mom runs her own practice. Conveniently, they are always there to lend a hand—whether it’s making beds, cooking dinner, or, of course, offering their expertise when I have questions.

Transparency has always been my approach; I admit mistakes and strive to accomplish any given goal. If a task is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.

My career trajectory began with an internship in 2012, evolving into a role that involves preparing tax returns, managing bookkeeping, and executing data entry into our tax software. The Romine Group and our clients provide me with fulfilling opportunities to leverage my skills and make a positive impact. I firmly believe that a good attitude and a dose of kindness can go a long way in any endeavor.

Outside of crunching numbers for our clients, I channel my energy into a side hustle—collecting autographs for sports memorabilia. This passion has become a significant focus of mine, evolving into a side business. If you find yourself without a topic of conversation regarding The Romine Group, perhaps we could discuss getting your favorite player’s jersey signed.

Open to new connections? I’m here and ready to engage. If you’re looking for a new connection, I’m your huckleberry.

Thanks,
Ryan