Pittsburgh Chapter

2007-2008 Chapter Leadership

President – Scott W. Myers

Scott W. Myers is a shareholder with Thompson Myers & Johnston PC in Monroeville. Scott joined PICPA in 1993 and holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Penn State University.  Scott is a registered representative - Waddell & Reed.   Scott has served as chair of the Distinguished Lecturer Banquet and Emerging CPAs committees. He has also served on the Relations with Schools and Colleges, Western PA Tax Conference, and Budget and Finance committees.  Scott is Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin.  He resides in North Huntingdon with his wife Ann and three sons as he enjoys fishing and golf.

A Message from President Scott W. Myers

I am honored to be your chapter president for 2007-2008 and I look forward to working with you as we do our part to improve the industry, maintain the profession’s integrity, and further the well-being of our members.  Specifically we will focus on increasing participation in the chapter from member firms, community outreach to promote the CPA brand, and increase our involvement with high school and first-year college students to promote the profession to those that will form the next generation of CPAs.  Furthermore, I wish to continue the successful programs of my predecessors and to maintain fiscal responsibility.

In January, we had a very successful organizational meeting during which many of the officers, executive committee members, and committee chairs participated in goal setting and strategic planning for this year.   I found it to be very beneficial to have the chapter leadership assembled in one place and to be able to listen to and take part in the discussions of what mattered most to each of them as we charted our course for the year.  I am confident that through our collaborative efforts we can accomplish great things.
Be sure to check the PICPA Web site often for upcoming events.  Just a few of the events that we are looking forward to this year are:

• Western Pennsylvania Tax Conference
• Emerging CPAs Golf Outing and the Annual Chapter Golf Outing
• Committee on Lifestyles and Family Issues’ quarterly ABC (Attorneys, Bankers and CPAs) luncheons
• Accounting Open Forum presented by the Committee on Relations with Schools and Colleges
• Annual Presents for Patients Campaign

I thank you all for your support, and look forward to an exciting and fun-filled year!  I am extending a personal invitation to you to come out and get involved!  In most cases, committee involvement only requires a few hours of your time during the year.  So, whether you have a particular committee in mind or just wish to help out where needed, please contact me at smyers@tmcpafirm.com.  

Sincerely,

Scott W. Myers, CPA

2007-2008 Chapter Officers

President-Elect  – Jeffrey J. Spengler
Jeffrey J. Spengler is a shareholder and senior manager with McCrory and McDowell LLC in Pittsburgh. He has been chair of the Budget and Finance and Community Involvement and Social Responsibilities committees. He has also been a member of the following committees: Technology, State Tax, Western PA Tax Conference, and Diversity Outreach Task Force. Jeffrey is a board member of NAMI  Southwestern Pa., a member of the Allegheny Tax Society, and a coach of a youth-league hockey team. He joined PICPA in 1991, and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s in taxation from Robert Morris University.

Vice President  – Martin A. Fritz
Martin A. Fritz is vice president and chief administrative officer of Equitable Resources Inc. in Pittsburgh. He was chair of the chapter’s Budget and Finance Committee and past chair of the Cooperation with the Bar and Distinguished Lecturer Banquet committees. Martin has served on several other committees, including Pennsylvania CPA Journal Editorial Board, Estate Planning, Health Care, and Financial Institutions. He is on the board of directors of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and is a member of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown accounting advisory board. Martin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a juris doctorate degree from Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University, and a certificate in management from the Utility Executive Institute at the University of Idaho.

Secretary – Deborah S. Scarpari
Deborah S. Scarpari is a tax manager at Sisterson & Co. LLP. She specializes in working with high net worth individuals and their related trusts, foundations, corporations, and partnerships. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Carlow University. In addition to being treasurer of the chapter, she is treasurer of the Economic Club of Pittsburgh. Deborah is chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, and was previously chair of the CPA Image Enhancement Committee and coordinating officer for the Lifestyles and Family Issues Committee. She resides in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, and has been a member of PICPA since 1992.

Treasurer – Paul A. Mavrinac
Paul Mavrinac is a manager at McCrory and McDowell LLC.  He has been a member of the PICPA since 1995.  He is currently the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.  He was previously a member of the Community Involvement and Social Responsibility and the Local Taxation and Government Committees.