As You Evaluate Your Next Audit and Compliance Partner- A Message From Shatswell MacLeod President, Tom Jendrysik

I have had the privilege of spending decades working alongside community financial institutions, building a practice I am proud of and, more importantly, relationships that continue to motivate me and our team.

As many institutions begin evaluating their audit and compliance needs for the coming year, I believe it is important to consider not only a firm’s services and expertise, but also the structure, priorities, and long-term stability behind the organization.

At a time when many audit and consulting firms are pursuing outside capital, consolidation, or broader market strategies, Shatswell MacLeod remains firmly committed to the model that has always set us apart: service, specialization, and relationships first.

Our partnership with ACBB reinforces that commitment. Nearly two years into our relationship, we are even more confident in the decision to bring together Shatswell MacLeod’s specialized audit and compliance expertise with an organization dedicated exclusively to community financial institutions.

Because ACBB is owned by the institutions it serves, our priorities remain aligned with the long-term success of community banking. We are able to make decisions with clarity, invest for the future, deepen our expertise, and continue providing insights tailored specifically to financial institutions. This is not one of many industries we serve. It is our sole focus.

That focus shapes everything we do, from the professionals we attract and retain, to the benchmarking data and industry intelligence we provide, to the advice and guidance we deliver every day. It allows us to bring a level of depth, perspective, and relevance that generalist firms may not be able to replicate.

Just as important, our foundation reinforces a culture built on partnership, trust, and shared success. As we move forward, we remain grounded in what has always mattered most: independence, specialization, responsiveness, and alignment with the institutions we serve.

Whether your institution is preparing for an upcoming proposal process, evaluating its current audit or compliance relationship, or planning for emerging regulatory challenges, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your priorities and discuss how our team may be able to support you.

We deeply appreciate the trust our clients place in us. We are confident in the future of our organization and remain committed to helping community financial institutions navigate what comes next.

Tom Jendrysik

President, Shatswell MacLeod