Team
Michael Webb - CPA, Licensed Financial Advisor
Michael founded the firm in the 1980’s. Prior to that, he had been a corporate officer of a manufacturing company with $250 million in annual sales. Before that, Michael worked for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company - the largest CPA firm worldwide at that time (now KPMG). He has extensive experience in financial planning, individual and corporate taxation, as well as small business accounting. Michael is an alumnus of Brigham Young University, with a bachelors’ degree in accounting (cum laude). He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Michael is also the recipient of the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, granted to him by the Five Star Professional Organization. He has been a recipient of this award for many years.
James Luedtke - PCA, MST
Jim joined Michael Webb & Associates in 1995 and currently holds the title of Senior Tax Manager. During his over 35 years of experience, he has specialized in providing accounting and income tax compliance management to a variety of organizations. Jim is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Illinois CPA Society. He received his undergraduate accounting degree from Quincy College and a Masters of Science degree in Taxation from DePaul University. Jim’s work ethic and attention to detail serve our firm and clients exceptionally well.
Natalie Webb - CPA, MBA, Financial Services Representative
Natalie joined Michael Webb & Associates in 2010. She has over 20 years of accounting experience, including public accounting at Arthur Andersen and RSM McGladrey. She has corporate accounting experience with a Fortune 10 company. Natalie is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Illinois CPA Society. She received her undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her MBA from Brigham Young University. Natalie’s passion for her chosen career is evident in her unwavering commitment and dedication to our clients.