Porte Brown LLC
Ralph Souder is an experienced financial professional currently serving as a Senior Accountant at Porte Brown LLC since June 2023. Previously, Ralph held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Berger Schatz LLP from August 2015 to January 2023, and served as a Commissioner for the Elk Grove Park District for 18 years. Ralph has also worked in various consulting roles and leadership positions, including Interim Director of Finance and Administration at Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., and Director of Administration at multiple law firms. Ralph began a career in finance and accounting with a solid educational foundation, earning a BS in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University after attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Elk Grove High School.