Kaylee Stengel received a promotion from McDonough, Eddy, Poling & Baylous on Feb. 1. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG – McDonough, Eddy, Poling & Baylous announced the promotion of Kaylee Stengel, CPA, on Feb. 1.

Stengel has been with the company since 2017.

Stengel is a Parkersburg native who returned to the area after completing her college education at Marshall University in May 2019. She holds a bachelor of business administration in accounting and a master of science in accounting. In 2025, Stengel completed the examination process to become a certified public accountant.

A release from McDonough, Eddy, Poling & Baylous said Stengel’s professional goals and values align with the company’s mission to deliver new efficiencies and opportunities for both businesses and personal estates. She specializes in tax preparation, consulting and financial planning.

“I’m proud to be part of the MEPB team,” Stengel said. “I get to work with people who really care about doing what’s best for our clients, and it inspires me every day to give my best too.”

In addition to her professional work, Stengel is actively engaged in the accounting community and the Mid-Ohio Valley. She is a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, serves as president of the society’s Parkersburg Chapter, is an Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor and is a board member at the Smoot Theatre.

“At MEPB, our strength is our people. We are a team of experienced financial professionals dedicated to serving with expertise and integrity,” said Ben Poling, managing shareholder. “Kaylee’s commitment to the firm reflects that standard, and we are proud to have her on our team.”

To learn more about McDonough, Eddy, Poling & Baylous, a Parkersburg-based accounting and consulting firm, visit: www.mepb.com.