Lorena Johnson-Engelman, CPA

Senior Member

A CJBS team member since 2009, Lorena currently serves as a senior member.  For more than 25 years, Lorena has provided accounting, tax and financial management services to closely held businesses. Her areas of expertise include strategic business consulting; financial statement audits; reviews and compilations; operational reviews; forensic examinations and individual tax planning.

A positive and passionate worker, Lorena believes in taking a hands-on approach with her clients. She enjoys working with a variety of clients in diverse industries and being a trusted advisor.  Lorena attributes her career success to attitude, hard work and dedication.

Raised in Wheeling, Illinois, Lorena resides there today with her husband, Steve, and their dogs Trickz & Archie! In her free time, Lorena enjoys spending time with her two grown children, Samantha and Mitchell, her grandson Clark, and volunteering in her community.

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Personal Notes

Favorite book: Harold and the Purple Crayon (Because we are all creators of our own story)

Favorite quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Gandhi

Secret talent: Lorena is an avid reader-she goes through approximately 4-5 books each month!

Education

  • DeVry University
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Keller Graduate School of Management
    • Master of Accounting

Designations

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Illinois

Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
    • Audit and Assurance Committee (2010-present)
  • Leyden Family Services
    • Board member
  • Nicholas Gift of Hope
    • Co-founder and board member