Chartwell is pleased to announce Amanda Strickler has joined the firm as a Vice President in our consulting practice. Amanda brings robust experience in financial modeling and analysis, ownership strategy, corporate development, leadership, and communication. She adds significant value to Chartwell’s team as well as our clients. With Amanda comes the addition of Chartwell’s newest office location in Akron, Ohio.

“We are delighted to have Amanda as the newest member of our growing team. As a former ESOP company leader, she brings a unique and valuable perspective to our sustainability studies,” said Ashleigh Newlin, Managing Director and consulting expert in executive incentive design and ESOP repurchase obligation planning.
About Amanda
Prior to Chartwell, Amanda was Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at ACRT Services, a 100% ESOP-owned environmental consulting company. While at ACRT, she facilitated an ESOP sustainability study and implemented a pivotal new distribution policy, preserving cash flow and enhancing the long-term health of the ESOP. Preceding ACRT, Amanda was a Financial Analyst at FirstEnergy Corp, a $15B investor-owned electric utility company, where she focused on corporate budgeting and forecasting as well as treasury capital markets.
Amanda holds a Master of Business Administration degree in finance as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in finance, with a minor in international business, from The University of Akron.