PSW TEam

Ryan Fry is a Staff Accountant at PSW focusing on tax preparation for various clients. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting from Purdue University.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Indianapolis, he appreciates the family and local business-oriented approach that PSW provides. When not doing taxes, he enjoys spending time with family and watching sports, especially anything golf, racing, Colts, or Cubs related. He is also a certified IHSAA baseball umpire, traveling around central Indiana officiating baseball games.

Janie Mikesell is the Office Manager at PSW. She has been with PSW for over 25 years, starting there right after college graduation as a receptionist.

Janie holds a career degree in office administration from Professional Careers Institute. She is the Vice President of the Indiana CPA Firm Management Association, which is dedicated to empowering CPA firms to thrive.

Janie lives in Lebanon with her two dogs, LJ and Zoey. She has 7 children, 16 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In her spare time, Janie works as a fitness and self-defense instructor. She enjoys volunteering at local nursing homes in Lebanon. Her other passion is volunteering with Riley Hospital for Children’s Annual Miracle Ride. Janie is in the process of writing her first book. Her favorite part about working at PSW is the firm’s commitment to client service.

Jourdan von Merveldt is a Senior Associate, Assurance Services with a background in audit and accounting.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.  Her favorite things about working at PSW are the commitment to clients, teamwork between co-workers, and the flexibility for employees.

Jourdan resides in Dallas, TX with her husband and three young children.  She is passionate about cooking and fitness as well as serving at church and her children’s schools.

John R. Weingardt, CPA, is Senior Tax Specialist at PSW who specializes in preparing taxes and tax consultation for various clients.

John holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and management from Purdue University. He grew up in Fishers and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. John enjoys participating in 5Ks, volunteering for United Way, and he spends a majority of his free time focusing on physical fitness. John also enjoys walking his yellow lab puppy around downtown Indianapolis.

Rita Woodworth, CPA, is a Tax Specialist at PSW who has been in public accounting since 1980. Rita specializes in working with the firm’s closely held business clients.

Rita holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eastern Illinois University. She is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Indiana CPA Society.

Rita and her husband, Jim, are the proud parents to three adult sons. Rita’s favorite parts about working at PSW include the flexible work schedule, the amazing team she works with, and the opportunity to help clients with their financial needs.

Brooks Yoder is a Staff Accountant focusing on Assurance Services at PSW. He graduated with a finance degree from the IU Kelley School of Business. Outside of work, Brooks enjoys spending time with his wife and three rescue dogs. He also has a lifelong passion for golf and has played on courses throughout the country.

Christopher Young, CPA, is a Tax Manager at PSW who specializes in providing planning strategies and tax services to both business and individual clients.

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University and a Masters Degree from IUPUI. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Indiana CPA Society.

Christopher lives in Westfield with his wife and two sons. He coaches soccer for WYSA, a youth soccer league that plays at Grand Park. He enjoys cycling, hiking and kayaking in his spare time. His favorite part about working at PSW is that he has the opportunity to work with a wide array of clients.