The HSC Legacy: 50 Years and Counting:
Since our founding, Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. has been driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and community. What began as a small firm in Evansville, Indiana, has grown into a trusted leader in accounting and advisory services across the region. Let’s reflect on our journey, celebrating the milestones, challenges, and achievements that have shaped our firm and continue to inspire our future.
1975
Dick Shymanski & Al Harding form Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
Located at 233 SE Third Street in Evansville, IN.
1975
Al Harding
The firm began its journey under the leadership of Al Harding as the first President and CEO, supported by a dedicated team of 14 employees.
1975
The Culture is Set in Place
From the beginning, HSC adopted a “one-firm” approach which is still a key tenet today. Clients don’t belong to a specific partner or department, they receive the best care from the entire firm.
During this time a model for smooth succession from one generation of leaders to the next was developed. This is a big reason we are still locally owned today.
Our founders also developed a strong philosophy of investing in the education and empowerment of our staff.
As the firm gained momentum, Al and Dick engrained community service into he culture.
(Pictured: Al Harding and Evansville Mayor Frank McDonald)
1983
Dick Shymanski
Dick Shymanski became the second President and CEO of Harding, Shymanski & Company.
1985
The firm steadily grows
The HSC Team grew to 25 full-time employees.
1991
HSC Joins McGladrey Network
Now known as the Aprio Professional Services+ Collaborative, this partnership gave the firm the opportunity to interact and share best practices with other professional services firms across the US and Canada.
1996
New Leadership
Steve Tizer was voted in as the third President and CEO of Harding, Shymanski & Company.
1997
HSC grows out of it’s office
HSC purchased three floors in a newly built downtown office building (21 SE Third Street).
2005
Continued Growth
The team grew to 92 full-time employees.
2008
HSC branches out
HSC acquired Dataco – now HSC Medical Billing & Consulting, LLC. Brenda Wallace was named CEO of the Medical Billing practice and oversaw 5 employees.
2011
Trudy Stock takes the helm
Trudy Stock was named the fourth President and CEO of Harding, Shymanski & Company.
2012
Louisville office expands
The Louisville office moved into a larger space at 545 S Third Street in downtown Louisville.
2015
Celebrating a milestone
Harding, Shymanski & Company staff and clients gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the firm.
At this time, the HSC team had grown to 139 full-time staff members.
2020
New President & CEO
Scott Olinger was voted in as the fifth President and CEO of Harding, Shymanski & Company.
Trudy Stock assumed the new role of Evansville Region President.
2020
COVID Pandemic
HSC formed the COVID Response Team where we demonstrated the 5C’s approach to client service.
2022
Matt Folz Steps Up
Matt Folz becomes the second Evansville Region President
November 2022
Louisville Continues to Grow
The Louisville office moved into to the PNC tower at 101 S 5th Street.
2025
Karen Schnell takes over HSC Medical Billing
On January 1, 2025 Brenda Wallace retired from the role of HSC Medical Billing CEO and Karen Schnell stepped into the role.
2025
Harding Shymanski Continues to Grow
50 years after our founding, Harding, Shymanski & Company continues to grow our staff and services.
The Accounting staff has grown to over 170 employees and the Medical Billing staff has grown to over 30 employees.
2026
New Era, New CEO
January 1, 2026, Brant Kennedy stepped into the role of CEO.
Brant is supported in his role by Scott Olinger, Louisville Region President and Matt Folz, Evansville Region President.
