Trout CPA is proud to announce that Dan Chodan, CPA, Partner, and Travis Oot, CPA, Senior Manager, have been selected by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) as 2025 Young Leader Award recipients. Each year, this distinguished honor is awarded to PICPA members under the age of 40 who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the accounting profession through active PICPA participation or community service.
The Young Leader Awards spotlight individuals who not only excel professionally but also give back to the accounting community and beyond. The PICPA selects recipients from a pool of nominated candidates who exemplify leadership, service, and dedication. Dan and Travis’s inclusion in this group reflects their outstanding achievements, leadership within Trout CPA, and commitment to making a lasting impact in their field.
Dan Chodan has been a vital member of Trout CPA since joining the firm in 2013. As a Tax Partner, Dan leads the firm’s Consumer Services industry group with a focus on dealership clients. Beyond his leadership role at Trout CPA, Dan is nationally recognized for his expertise in the accounting profession. He has spoken at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Town Hall events, contributed to prominent tax publications, and appeared on leading industry podcasts.
Since joining Trout CPA in 2015, Travis Oot has been a pivotal contributor to the firm’s Professional Services team, where he leads the Funeral Homes industry niche. He also provides strategic support to the Consumer Services industry group, with a particular focus on the Restaurants and Hospitality industry niche. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Travis remains actively involved in the Lancaster community, having served on the board of The Common Wheel and as an alumnus of Leadership Lancaster’s Core Class of 2018.
Both Dan and Travis are dedicated not only to professional excellence but also to supporting the community and the accounting profession. Their commitment to leadership development, community engagement, and innovation mirrors the values celebrated by the PICPA Young Leader Awards.
