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title: Chris Hartman Earns 2026 CPBJ Business & Finance Honor
description: Chris Hartman, CPA, has been named a 2026 Central Penn Business Journal Leaders in Business & Finance honoree, recognizing his leadership, client service, and community impact.
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# [Chris Hartman Earns 2026 CPBJ Business & Finance Honor](https://www.troutcpa.com/blog/chris-hartman-earns-2026-cpbj-business-finance-honor)

 Written by [Trout CPA](https://www.troutcpa.com/blog/author/troutcpa) | Apr 8, 2026 1:30:32 PM

We are proud to celebrate [Chris Hartman, CPA](https://www.troutcpa.com/about-us/leadership-team/chris-hartman), on being named a 2026 [Central Penn Business Journal](https://www.cpbj.com/) [*Leaders in Business & Finance*](https://www.cpbj.com/event/cpbj-leaders-in-business-and-finance/) award recipient in the Independent CPA category.  

This recognition reflects Chris’s dedication to delivering exceptional client service, strengthening our community, and providing forward-focused advisory solutions. At Trout CPA, we are honored to see one of our professionals recognized among the region’s top leaders, reinforcing our commitment to being trusted advisors who help clients achieve lasting success.

Since joining Trout CPA in 2014, Chris has grown into a key leader within the firm. As a Senior Manager, he handles all aspects of [assurance services](https://www.troutcpa.com/services/assurance), including financial statement preparation, while also supporting clients with tax needs. He is an active member of our [Construction](https://www.troutcpa.com/industries/architecture-engineering-construction) & [Real Estate](https://www.troutcpa.com/industries/real-estate-investors), [Manufacturing & Distribution](https://www.troutcpa.com/industries/manufacturing), and [Non-Profit](https://www.troutcpa.com/industries/non-profit) Industry Groups, bringing versatile expertise to a wide range of clients. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Chris exemplifies Trout’s values through his deep commitment to community service as a volunteer firefighter and certified foster parent and through the meaningful relationships he builds both inside and outside the firm.

The *Leaders in Business & Finance* awards honor professionals across Central Pennsylvania who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and community impact. Chris’s recognition highlights the strength of our team and our ability to deliver tailored, insightful solutions that go beyond the numbers. We are grateful to be recognized alongside such an outstanding group of honorees and look forward to celebrating together on May 12. Congratulations to Chris and all of this year’s recipients!

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