The Story of LIEHE
The story of LIEHE started in 1854 when Heinrich Liehe immigrated with his father, mother, and sister to America. This pioneer settled in Illinois, moved to Iowa, and finally homesteaded in Nebraska. Heinrich Liehe, whose name was Americanized soon after his arrival to Henry Lee, was a man of vision. He settled the Loup Valley and began farming with his wife and children. The community he built still exists today, including his old house on his farm and the German Lutheran church, now a Methodist church, that he donated land to and built just up the dirt road. Heinrich was a man of financial excellence - a man who understood business and how to care for his family, with a long view of the future.
While the Liehe became Lee and the descendants of Heinrich now call him Henry, his legacy lives on. Today LIEHE is a revival of that original pioneer spirit that Heinrich and his family had. While he has long since left us his legacy lives on, and the principles that guided his life are the same principles that guide LIEHE today. Even though Henry Lee did not prepare tax returns, since there was no federal income tax at the time, his grandson, great granddaughter, and great, great grandson all prepared tax returns, running their own businesses. That legacy continues to be carried on in the Lee family to this day by his great, great, great grandson - Jeremiah Lee, the first CPA in the family.
Hillside Cemetery – North Loup, Nebraska
We are driven by Faith
LIEHE operates under a charter of values that is driven by a strong statement of faith. Everything that is engaged in, performed, and completed runs through these stated values. All visions are established by values. Ours are explicitly stated for your understanding of who we are and how we operate. While we partner with people of all different beliefs, we only partner with those who will not undermine our values.
Our Mission
To empower people and organizations to steward their resources in a Christ-honoring way.
Our Vision
To not just do, but to teach.
Our Values
Wisdom, Stewardship, & Faith
Our Founder
Jeremiah Lee
CPA, MBA, MDiv
Jeremiah believes that true financial health requires more than just balancing the books; it requires a holistic approach that unites Precision, Strategy, and Vision. His career is defined by this intersection, backed by a unique trifecta of credentials:
CPA (Certified Public Accountant): Providing technical excellence in tax and compliance.
MBA (Master of Business Administration): Driving operational strategy and business growth.
MDiv (Master of Divinity): Anchoring financial decisions in an ethical framework of stewardship.
Before venturing out to build LIEHE, Jeremiah demonstrated this capacity for growth in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. At Graduation Solutions, he advanced from Staff Accountant to Executive Director of Strategy, leading transformative initiatives that reshaped the organization's future. His leadership extends to the boardroom and the classroom, having served as a Board Member for Smart Schools Inc. and Students First Foundation, and as an teacher for both online schools and his local church, Grace Baptist Scottsdale.
Today, Jeremiah applies this experience to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes, whether preparing tax returns, teaching financial literacy seminars, or advising small businesses on strategic operations. He views every engagement as a partnership, transforming raw numbers into actionable strategies that fuel lasting impact.
Guided by the motto fidelissimus ad mortem—most faithful unto death—Jeremiah is committed to building legacies that outlast his lifetime.