Ascend Welcomes William Vaughan Company to the Platform
We're excited to announce that William Vaughan Company, a Maumee, Ohio-based accounting and advisory firm, has joined the Ascend platform. Founded in 1959, William Vaughan is one of the largest locally owned firms in Northwest Ohio, with more than 115 professionals and 15 partners serving clients across manufacturing and distribution, professional services, construction, restaurants, and retail.
"William Vaughan Company describes its purpose as 'Earning Trust. Creating Lifelong Relationships.' We see immense wisdom in that north star," said Nish Ruparel, President of Ascend. "It is our privilege to champion trust and relationships in the middle market by investing in William Vaughan's independence and supporting its transformation."
For William Vaughan CEO Aaron Swiggum, the partnership is a direct response to the firm's three strategic priorities: maintaining independence, investing in technology, and securing capital for sustained growth. Through Ascend, the firm gains the resources to accelerate innovation while preserving the culture and client relationships that have defined it for more than 65 years.
