40 Under 40: PICPA Members to Watch

Wade G. Becker
South Central Chapter
Partner – Beard Miller Company LLP
PICPA Activity: Wade is chair of South Central Chapter’s Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee, and a former member of the CPA Image Enhancement Committee.
What you might not know about Wade: Recent thing Googled was Cape May Airport information as I fly small planes and I flew down with a friend for a few hours of surf fishing.

Ryan S. Brosius
Erie Chapter
Supervisor – Malin Bergquist & Company LLP
PICPA Activity: Ryan is a member of the Chapter Operations Committee, as well as a member of Erie Chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Ryan: The book on my bed stand is The Forgotten Man.

James M. Brower Jr.
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Tax Partner – Gocial Gerstein LLC
Jay is a member of both the Federal and State Taxation committees, as well as the Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Jay: The book on my bed stand is Moscow Rules.

Shawn M. Cahill
Reading Chapter
Tax Manager – Maillie Falconiero & Company LLP
Shawn is co-chair of the state Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Shawn: The book on my bed stand is John Adams.

Marilyn A. Derolf
Northeastern Chapter
Controller – TFP Ltd.
Marilyn is a past president of the Northeastern Chapter, and a member of her chapter’s Member Services, Lifestyles and Family Issues, and Nominations committees.
What you might not know about Marilyn: The book on my bed stand is my daughter’s copy of Puff the Magic Dragon.

Michael F. De Stefano
South Central Chapter
Manager, Audit Services Group – Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
Mike is chair of South Central Chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee, and treasurer of South Central Chapter for 2008-2009.
What you might not know about Mike: Recent thing Googled was “Life’s Little Instruction Book.”

Leon J. Dutkiewicz Jr.
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Principal – Margolis & Company PC
Leon is chair of the state CPA Image Enhancement Committee, and a member of Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Leon: The book on my bed stand is End War.

Romey D. Fagnano
North Central Chapter
Finance Director – Lycoming Housing Authority
Romey is past president of North Central Chapter, and a member of his chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Romey: Recent thing Googled was Travelocity.

Christopher M. Farah
Reading Chapter
Managing Partner – Smoker Farah Sisak LLP
Chris is chair of Reading Chapter’s Cooperation with the Bar Committee, past co-chair of the state Emerging CPAs Committee, and a member of the Forensic and Litigation Services Committee.
What you might not know about Chris: Recent thing Googled was classic muscle cars for sale.

Carlo R. Ferri
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Tax Manager – Kreischer Miller
Carlo is a member of Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Carlo: Recent thing Googled was how to make a tiramisu cake to surprise my wife on her birthday by making her favorite dessert.

Paul D. Fisher
South Central Chapter
Partner – Boyer & Ritter CPAs
Paul is a past president of South Central Chapter, as well as a member of the Legislation and CPA-PAC committees.
What you might not know about Paul: The book on my bed stand is the Phillies media guide.

Thomas H. Flowers
South Central Chapter
Managing Partner – Flowers & Flowers CPAs
Tom is past president of South Central Chapter, a former member of Council, and a member of the Education, Insurance, and Financial Institutions committees.
What you might not know about Tom: The book on my bed stand is Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind.

Jeanettee M. Grick-Hassis
Reading Chapter
Tax Manager – Maillie Falconiero & Company LLP
Jeanettee is chair of Reading Chapter’s Relations with Schools and College’s Committee.
What you might not know about Jeanettee: The book on my bed stand is One Year Bible.

Susan M. Harry
Pittsburgh Chapter
Senior Associate – Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP
Susan is a member of Pittsburgh Chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Susan: Recent thing Googled was my vacation destination (Nashville, Tenn.)

Keith R. Hoffman
Reading Chapter
Manager, Small Business Department – Herbein + Company Inc.
Keith is chair of Reading Chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee and a member of the chapter’s Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee.
What you might not know about Keith: Recent thing Googled was one-yard of mulch =.

Brian J. Kassalen
Pittsburgh Chapter
Partner – Carbis Walker LLP
Brian is a member of the Accounting and Auditing Procedures Committee and a former member of Pittsburgh Chapter’s Speakers Bureau.
What you might not know about Brian: The book on my bed stand is The Power of Full Engagement, The Broker, and Double Cross.

Lori A. Major
Northeastern Chapter
Associate Professor – Luzerne County Community College
Lori is past president of Northeastern Chapter and chair of the state Nominations Committee.
What you might not know about Lori: The book on my bed stand is Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.

Kyle J. Martin
Reading Chapter
Internal Audit Director, Northern Region – Penn National Gaming Inc.
Kyle is a member of Reading Chapter’s Members in Business and Industry Committee.
What you might not know about Kyle: Recent thing Googled was 2009 sedans.

Frank E. McWilliams
Northwestern Chapter
Supervisor – Hill, Barth & King LLC
Frank is a past vice president of Northwestern Chapter, as well as a former chair of his chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Frank: Recent thing Googled was Rashard Mendenhall.

Harry A. McWilliams
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Managing Partner – Granite Financial Solutions LLC
Harry is a member of the state Personal Financial Planning Committee.
What you might not know about Harry: Recent thing Googled was cheap gas prices.

Matthew D. Melinson
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Managing Director – SMART Business Advisory and Consulting LLC
Matt is president of Greater Philadelphia Chapter, a member of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal Editorial Board, and a member of the Legislation, State Taxation, and Multi-State Tax Conference committees.
What you might not know about Matt: Recent thing Googled was the Teletubbies (have two kids, 3 and 2)

Michael S. Neubauer
Erie Chapter
Supervisor – McGill Power Bell & Associates LLP
Mike is secretary of the Erie Chapter and a member of his chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Mike: Recent thing Googled was Cleveland Browns season tickets.

Brenda A. Pawlowski
Central Chapter
Shareholder – Kotzan CPA & Associates PC
Brenda is past president of Central Chapter, a member of Council and the state Personal Financial Planning Committee, and a member of her chapter’s Member Services, Nominations, and Relations with Schools and Colleges committees.
What you might not know about Brenda: The book on my bed stand is Good to Great.

Alyssa R. Petrick
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Controller – Seagis Property Group LP
Alyssa is a past chair of the Emerging CPAs Committee and a member of Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee.
What you might not know about Alyssa: Recent thing Googled was Curious George birthday party ideas.

Terrie L. Riportella
South Central Chapter
Director of Accounting Program – Elizabethtown College
Terrie is co-chair of South Central Chapter’s Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee and a member of the Member Needs Assessment Task Force.
What you might not know about Terrie: The book on my bed stand is A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Aaron R. Risden
Pittsburgh Chapter
Supervisor – McCrory & McDowell LLC
Aaron is a member of Pittsburgh Chapter’s Executive and Community Involvement & Social Responsibility committees.
What you might not know about Aaron: The book on my bed stand is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Timothy M. Ronan
Central Chapter
Partner – Stanton, Echard & Ronan LLC
Tim is president-elect of Central Chapter, and a member of the Chapter Operations Committee as well as his chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Tim: Recent thing Googled was rock climbing at Mohonk Preserve in New York.

Tami N. Russo
South Central Chapter
Certified Financial Planner – Noll Financial Services
Tami is past president of South Central Chapter, a member of the CPA Image Enhancement and Personal Financial Planning Committees, and a member of her chapter’s Nominations and Executive committees.
What you might not know about Tami: The book on my bed stand is What to Expect the First Year.

Anna J. Sachs
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Principal – Savran Benson LLP
Anna is a member of the Divorce Conference Committee, as well as Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Community Involvement & Social Responsibility, Lifestyle and Family Issues, and Taxation and Annual Tax Meeting committees, and is a former member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Executive Committee.
What you might not know about Anna: Recent thing Googled was research on an ultra-light lap top.

James V. Shatz
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Manager – KPMG LLP
Jim is a member of Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Emerging CPAs and Executive committees.
What you might not know about Jim: Recent thing Googled: Steve Jeltz MLB career statistics.

Patricia E. Strawley
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Accounting Manager – Polymedix Inc.
Patricia is co-chair of Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s CPA Image Enhancement Committee, and a member of the Members in Business and Industry and Relations with Schools and Colleges committees.
What you might not know about Patricia: The book on my bed stand is All Things Wise and Wonderful.

Sarah L. Tracy
Reading Chapter
Senior Tax Analyst – Nexans USA
Sarah is a past chair of Reading Chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Sarah: Recent thing Googled was the Brat Pack.

Joel C. Valentine
Central Chapter
Audit Manager – Wessel & Company
Joel is a member of the Local Government Accounting and Auditing Committee.
What you might not know about Joel: The book on my bed stand is The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader.

Michelle L. Ward
Reading Chapter
Supervisor – Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
Michelle is co-chair of the Emerging CPAs Committee, treasurer of Reading Chapter, and a member of the Member Needs Assessment Task Force.
What you might not know about Michelle: Recent thing Googled was another PICPA member’s Web site.

Kevin D. Wharton
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Manager – Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kevin is chair of Greater Philadelphia’s Business Valuations Committee and a member of his chapter’s Nominations Committee.
What you might not know about Kevin: The book on my bed stand is Think and Grow Rich.

Maryann White
Southwestern Chapter
Managing Partner – Kelly Sparber White & Associates LLC
Maryann is a member of Southwestern Chapter’s Executive, Member Services, and Relations with Schools and Colleges committees.
What you might not know about Maryann: Recent thing Googled was CPA staff retention.

Matthew S. Wildasin
South Central Chapter
Principal – Boyer & Ritter CPAs
Matt is secretary of South Central Chapter and a member of the Legislation and Local Government Accounting and Auditing committees, as well as the Member Needs Assessment Task Force.
What you might not know about Matt: The book on my bed stand is First, Break All the Rules.

Evelyn A. Williams
Lehigh Valley Chapter
Manager – Buckno Lisicky & Company
Evelyn is treasurer of Lehigh Valley Chapter and chair of the chapter’s Emerging CPAs Committee.
What you might not know about Evelyn: She does not have time for Googling.

Jason C. Williams
Northeastern Chapter
Manager – Kronick Kalada Berdy & Company PC
Jason is a member of Council and past president of Northeastern Chapter.
What you might not know about Jason: Recent thing Googled was how to coach baseball slides.

Brian W. Wingard
Central Chapter
Controller and Assistant Vice President – CNB Bank
Brian is past president of North Central Chapter, and a member of the Professional Ethics and Relations with Schools and Colleges committees.
What you might not know about Brian: The book on my bed stand is Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973.