Our Partners

 
 

Phillip K. Whittemore, CPA

Phil has over thirty-three years of public accounting experience, and primarily provides management advisory services to clients. Phil is a native of Glens Falls, New York, and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Siena College 1973, received his designation as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State in 1983 and in Florida in 2004.



Paul L. Dowen, CPA

Paul has over twenty-six years of public accounting experience, and is the Managing Partner of Whittemore, Dowen and Ricciardelli, LLP. Paul is primarily responsible for accounting and auditing services to our clients. A native of Saratoga Springs , New York , Paul earned his Bachelor of Science Degree, with a major in accounting and a minor in Management from Castleton State College in 1980, and received his designation as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State in September, 1983.

 

Robert A. Ricciardelli, CPA, JD

Bob has over eleven years of public accounting experience, with his primary focus being taxation. Bob is a native of Glens Falls , New York , and received his Bachelor of Science Degree with dual majors in Finance and Accounting from Boston University �s School of Management in 1990. Bob also received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo �s School of Law in 1995. Bob became certified as a public accountant in New York State in 1995.

 

Donna J. Farrar , CPA

Donna has over thirty-four years of accounting experience, and is primarily responsible for the firm�s audit practice. Donna is a native of Campbell Hall , New York , and attended the State University of New York at Albany , where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1972. She obtained her designation as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State in 1975. 

 

Timothy S. Smith, CPA

Tim has over thirty-four years of public accounting experience focusing primarily in recent years on specialized management and business advisory services to clients. Tim is a native of Hudson Falls , New York and earned his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Public Accounting in 1972.  He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1976 and has diverse experience in a number of practice and business settings over the past thirty years.

 

Our Team

 

 

Janet M. Burns, CPA

Janet has over nineteen years of public accounting experience, providing both accounting and tax services. A native of Queensbury , New York , Janet received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Excelsior College , in 2003. Janet became certified to practice public accounting in New York in 2004.

 

Colin D. Combs, CPA, CFE

Colin has over ten years of accounting experience, including service in both public accounting as well as the private sector. Colin primarily provides audit services to the firm�s clients. A native of Wells, Vermont , Colin received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Siena College in 2001, and became certified to practice public accounting in New York in 2005. During 2008, Colin obtained his Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. This designation denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence, and investigation.



Erin R. Dowen

Erin has approximately two years of public accounting experience, having previously worked in the private sector. A native of South Glens Falls, New York, Erin provides accounting and auditing services to our clients. She is currently pursuing her accounting degree. 



Margaret A. Hurlburt, CPA

Peggy brings over twenty years of accounting experience to the firm, including both public accounting and experience in the private sector. Peggy is primarily involved in the accounting and auditing practice of the firm, and is a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. Peggy is native of Whitehall , New York , and received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from St. Joseph �s College in Rutland , Vermont in 2000. Peggy became certified to practice public accounting in New York in 2003.

 

Kathleen A. Jones, CPA

Kathy has over twenty-one years of public accounting experience, and is primarily involved in the accounting and auditing practice. A native of Syracuse , New York , Kathy earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany , and received her designation as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State in March, 1987.

 

Renee C. Law, CPA

Renee has approximately seven years of accounting experience, including service in both public accounting and the private sector, and provides accounting, auditing, and tax services to our clients. A native of Saratoga Springs , New York , Renee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany in 1991, and became certified as a public accountant in New York in 2006.

 

Frank J. McManus, CPA

Frank has over forty-five years of accounting experience, and provides accounting and tax services to out clients. A native of Troy , New York , Frank received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Siena College in 1961, and was certified to practice public accounting in New York State in 1972.

 

Dale L. Mullin, CPA, CFP�

Dale has over eight years of accounting experience as a Certified Public Accountant. He is primarily involved with the firm�s tax department and is a Certified Financial Planner. Dale is a native of Ballston Spa , New York , and attended the State University of New York at Albany , where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1998.  Dale received his Certified Public Accountant designation in New York , in 2000, and his CFP designation in 2004.

 

Vanessa L. Perkins, CPA

Vanessa has approximately three years of public accounting experience and provides auditing and accounting services to our clients. A native of Wethersfield , Connecticut , Vanessa obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph �s College in West Hartford , Connecticut in 2000, and became certified as a pubic accountant in New York in 2006.

 

David S. Rathbun, CPA

Dave has over twenty-nine years of accounting experience, including service in both public accounting and in the private sector. Dave is primarily involved in the firm�s tax practice. Dave is a native of Burnt Hills , New York , and is a 1977 graduate of Clarkson University , earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1977. Dave became certified to practice public accounting in New York in 1981.

 

Anthony P. Ricciardelli, CPA

Tony has been in public practice for over thirty-nine years, providing accounting, tax, and management advisory services to our clients. Tony is a native of Glens Falls , New York , and attended the State University of New York at Albany where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Tony became certified to practice public accounting in New York State in 1970, and is a former Chairman of the New York State Board of Accountancy.

 

 

Stephen P. Sheehan, CPA

Steve has over thirty-four years of public accounting experience, and provides accounting, auditing, and tax services to our clients. A native of Fort Edward , New York , Steve obtained his Associates Degree in Accounting from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy , New York in 1969, and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany in 1971.  Steve became certified as a public accountant in New York in 1979.

 

Roy L. Steves , CPA

Roy has over thirty-six years of public accounting experience, and provides accounting, auditing, and tax services to our clients. A native of Fort Ann , New York , Roy obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany in 1971.  Roy became certified as a public accountant in New York in 1977.

 

Stephen K. Tessino, CPA

Steve has over twenty years of accounting experience, including service in both public accounting as well as the private sector. Steve is primarily involved in the accounting and auditing practice of the firm, and is also involved in the administration of the firm. A native of South Glens Falls , New York , Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Virginia Tech in 1984. Steve became certified to practice public accounting in New York in 1989.

 

John D. Roberts

John has been in public accounting for one year, and had approximately one year of accounting experience in the private sector before entering public accounting. He primarily provides auditing and accounting services to clients of the firm. John is a native of Granville , New York , and attended the State University of New York at Albany , where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 2005, and is currently working toward becoming a certified public accountant.


Suzanne K. Dalbey

 
Sue has worked in the public accounting environment for approximately twelve years, and is primarily involved in the accounting and bookkeeping practice of the firm. A native of Argyle, New York, Sue obtained her Associates degree from Adirondack Community College in 1991.



Mary M. Smith

Mary has worked in public accounting for over twenty years, and is primarily involved in the accounting and bookkeeping practice of the firm. Mary is a native of Fort Edward , New York , and is a graduate of fort Edward High School .

 

Diane V. Varney

Diane has worked in public accounting for over four years, having been involved in accounting in the private sector for thirty years before that time. Diane is primarily involved in the accounting and bookkeeping practice of the firm. Diane is a native of Grangerville , New York , and is a graduate of Schuylerville High School .
 

 

Michele P. Barry

Michele has worked in public accounting for fourteen years, and is part of our support team. Michele is a native of Glens Falls , New York , and a graduate of St. Mary�s Academy in Glens Falls as well as the Mildred Secretarial School .

 

Jayne I. Belair

Jayne has worked in public accounting for over twenty five years, providing accounting services to clients as well as assisting in the administration of the firm. Jayne is a native of South Glens Falls , New York , and received her Associates degree in Accounting from Cobleskill College in 1981.

 

Juston E. Bombard

Juston has approximately ten years of experience with a public accounting firm, providing administrative support to the firm. A native of Lake George , New York , Juston received his Associates Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Paul Smith�s College located in Paul Smiths, New York in 1993.

 

Karen E. Bombard

Karen brings thirty-seven years of experience in public accounting to the firm. Karen is involved in providing various accounting and bookkeeping services to clients, as well as in the administration of the firm. A native of Queensbury , New York , Karen is a graduate of Lake George High School .

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