History
To celebrate the firm’s 90th anniversary in 2018, team members gathered facts about the firm to create a timeline to commemorate our 90 year history. Check out the events below that shaped us into the firm we are today!
LWH Timeline
- 1928
- 1946
- 1948
- 1952
- 1958
- 1959
- 1961
- 1970
- 1971
- 1974
- 1975
- 1979
- 1981
- 1983
- 1986
- 1987
- 1991
- 1992
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2004
- 2006
- 2010
- 2012
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
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1928
Harry Houston & Associates began in Paris, IL, with Harry A. Houston as a sole proprietor
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1946
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1948
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1952
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1958
Eddie R. Henson joined the firm.C. Donald Larsson joined the firm as a Partner. Houston & Kemper Partnership dissolved. Houston retained the northern offices and Kemper retained the southern location. Houston, C. Donald Larsson and Eddie R. Henson worked in the Paris Office and Lincoln J. Woodyard worked in the Charleston Office. Harry Houston and Associates erected a building on West Court Street in Paris.
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1959
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1961
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1970
Casey office opened at the request of Marguerite Haddon. Her husband passed away and she asked the firm to serve his clients. Stephen L. Allison joined the Casey Office.
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1971
Harry Houston retired and the firm name changed to Larsson, Woodyard & Henson with the three remaining partners, Lincoln J. Woodyard, C. Donald Larsson, and Eddie R. Henson.
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1974
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1975
Casey office built at 107 West Alabama with Stephen L. Allison as Partner-In-Charge.
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1979
Eric V. Bradham joined the Paris office. New Paris office building was constructed at 702 East Court Street.
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1981
D. Kevin Savoree joined the Paris office. Patrick E. Bell became a Partner. Patricia J. Finch joined the Paris office.
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1983
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1986
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1987
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1991
C. Donald Larsson retired as a Partner. Patricia J. Finch became a Partner in the Paris office. LWH received certificate for Community Service from State Representative, Michael L. Weaver of the 106th District.
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1992
LWH received Certificate of Honor for Employer of the Year by BPW USA. Paris office added a large addition to building located at 702 East Court Street. Davis & Davis CPAs merged with LWH to form one of the area’s largest accounting and business management services. Holden A. Davis joined the Paris office and Thomas M. Davis merged into the firm as a Partner.
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1995
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1996
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1997
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2000
Katie E. Knoll joined the firm. Retired Partner, Lincoln J. Woodyard, passed away.
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2001
Eric V. Bradham became Partner-In-Charge of the Casey office following the untimely death of Stephen L. Allison.
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2002
D. Kevin Savoree took a leave of absence to join Andretti Green Racing, Inc. as Shareholder and Officer, Vice-President Finance, COO and Director.
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2004
Terre Haute office opened at 401 Ohio Street, Suite A1, with Susi H. Willis as Partner-In-Charge.
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2006
Curtis O. Root joined the firm at a new location in Tuscola, IL, with Patricia J. Finch as Partner-In-Charge.
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2010
D. Kevin Savoree sold his partnership interest and continued to pursue his roles in the racing industry. Patrick E. Bell retired as a Partner and Eric V. Bradham took over as the firm Administrative Partner and Partner-In-Charge of the Paris office. Marla D. Coffman became a Partner.
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2012
Curtis O. Root became a Partner and was named Partner-In-Charge of the Tuscola office.
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2015
Holden A. Davis became a Partner. Retired Partner, C. Donald Larsson, passed away.
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2016
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2017
Holden A. Davis became Partner-In-Charge of the Terre Haute office. Marla D. Coffman became Partner-In-Charge of the Paris office. Patricia J. Finch retired as a Partner. Susi H. Willis retired as a Partner.
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2018
