{"id":63114,"date":"2023-08-29T12:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=newsroom&#038;p=63114"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:52:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T19:52:02","slug":"2023-henry-bloch-excellence-in-client-service-awards","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/people-culture\/2023-henry-bloch-excellence-in-client-service-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"H&#038;R Block Presents the 2023 Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award to Associates and Franchise Employees with Exemplary Commitment to Clients and Communities\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Twenty-four inspirational associates and franchise employees from across the country were celebrated at a gala in their honor&nbsp; <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug 29, 2023) \u2013 <\/strong>H&amp;R Block (NYSE: HRB) recently recognized 24 tax office associates and franchise employees at its 19<sup>th<\/sup> annual Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Awards Gala. This annual award is presented to individuals who exceed expectations in client service and teamwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to celebrate the associates who have truly impacted the lives of the clients they\u2019ve served,\u201d said Mark Darling, Senior Vice President of US Retail Operations at H&amp;R Block. \u201cI visit hundreds of tax offices each year where I personally witness the connection between our tax pros and clients. These honorees have driven miles to meet clients who can\u2019t travel, patiently helped clients experiencing loss, showed leadership during times of uncertainty, and more. They are the reason our clients return year after year.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award honors associates and employees who daily embody H&amp;R Block\u2019s Purpose: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. By going above and beyond, they exemplify the expertise and care that helps clients with their most important financial transaction of the year. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award has been an annual company tradition for nearly two decades as a part of the legacy of H&amp;R Block\u2019s late co-founder, Henry Bloch, a civic leader and philanthropist who believed in putting people first. The 2023 Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award winners are among the more than 70,000 tax pros who are continuing to carry the client service torch to a new generation of clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award honorees include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lisa Austin, <\/strong>Enrolled Agent \u2013 Charleston, W.Va&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ernest Bonner, <\/strong>Senior Tax Analyst \u2013 Detroit, Mich.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shirley Celestine, <\/strong>Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Houston, Texas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jesse Chilcoat, <\/strong>Acquisition Tax Pro \u2013 Conway, Ark.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colleen Dimick, <\/strong>Enrolled Agent \u2013 Saugus, Mass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Micah Cour,<\/strong> Enrolled Agent, Master Tax Advisor \u2013 Willimantic, Conn.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nancy Dailey,<\/strong> Tax Analyst \u2013 West Union, Ohio&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pamela Doyle, <\/strong>Area Manager\/Senior Tax Analyst \u2013 Henderson, N.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anjelika Hernandez, <\/strong>Client Service Professional \u2013 Conroe, Texas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Melinda Hester,<\/strong> Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Atlantic Beach, Fla.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amanda LaFleshe, <\/strong>Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 New London, Conn.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LaTonya Kuzak,<\/strong> Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Redlands, Calif.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deidre McDaniel, <\/strong>Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Dearborn, Mich.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nancy McGuire, <\/strong>Franchisee Associate \u2013 Scottsville, Ky.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sheila Meisel, <\/strong>Senior Tax Analyst \u2013 Missoula, Mont.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ashley Milbourne,<\/strong> Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Marlow Heights, Md.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cecilia Mutee,<\/strong> Senior Tax Analyst \u2013 Henderson, Nev.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Olson,<\/strong> Enrolled Agent, Master Tax Advisor \u2013 Arlington Heights, Ill.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duane Parmer, <\/strong>Tax Pro \u2013 Sioux City, Iowa&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jim Register, <\/strong>Tax Advisor, Block Advisors \u2013 Capitola, Calif.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jody Smith,<\/strong> Tax Pro \u2013 Lee\u2019s Summit, Mo.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kris Thiessen, <\/strong>Tax Advisor, Block Advisors \u2013 New York City, N.Y.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mary Lynn Sully,<\/strong> Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Saugus, Mass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gary Zeitlin,<\/strong> Multi Unit Team Leader \u2013 Mount Holly, N.J.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About H&amp;R Block<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax preparation<\/a> services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/financial-services\/?campaignid=pr_mcm_pr-the_wire_hrblock_HRB-Financial-Services-from-the-Wire-Boilerplate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial products<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/financial-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small-business solutions<\/a>. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and also be better with money using its mobile banking app, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sprucemoney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spruce<\/a>. Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Block Advisors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveapps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wave<\/a>, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H&amp;R Block News<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty-four inspirational associates and franchise employees from across the country were celebrated at a gala in their honor&nbsp; &nbsp; KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug 29, 2023) \u2013 H&amp;R Block (NYSE: HRB) recently recognized 24 tax office associates and franchise employees at its 19th annual Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Awards Gala. 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