Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Announces Promotions

Four staff members at the Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA have been promoted.

Jason Gaskell, licensed CPA, has been promoted to Manager. He first interned with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA as a University of New Hampshire undergraduate where he gained firsthand experience working with our diverse client base as an advisor and problem solver. Jason graduated cum laude from UNH and joined the firm in 2009 where he has managed a multitude of accounting responsibilities in the Dover and Stratham, NH offices. Making his home in Dover, Jason enjoys playing hockey and golf, as well as spending time with family and friends.

“We’ve been fortunate to have Jason as part of the LMR Dover team for nine years. His expertise focuses on helping individuals, closely-held businesses, employee benefit plans and nonprofit organizations, both in the tax and auditing areas,” said Partner Paula DePlanche.

On the heels of successfully completing the CPA Exam, Ryan Maran has been promoted to Supervisor. Working primarily out of the Wolfeboro, NH office, Ryan launched his accounting career with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA in 2012 as a recent college graduate. He graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and completed his graduate degree in 2013, earning a Master of Science in Accounting. Ryan loves the outdoors, especially hiking, camping and playing sports with his family.

“Ryan continues to be a tremendous asset to our team here at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA and will excel in his new role as Supervisor,” said Partner Evan Stowell. “His strong technical abilities and tireless work ethic enable him to provide top notch service to the firm’s clients while maintaining a healthy balance with his family life.”

Kim McLaughlin and Thomas Vanderhoof have both advanced to the position of Senior Accountant.

Graduating summa cum laude from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Professional Communication, Kim has been with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA since 2015. A licensed CPA, Kim is a mentor for the New Hampshire Society of CPA’s Young Professional Mentorship Program. She works in the Dover, NH office and when she is not working enjoys anything that involves creating memories with friends and family…traveling, snowboarding, hiking and hanging out at the beach.

In speaking about Kim’s dedication to the firm and her clients, Paula noted “Kim is a hard worker and has taken on more responsibilities with both our tax and auditing clients.”

Thomas earned his Associates in Business from the University of New Hampshire Thompson School of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Merrimack College. He joined Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA after graduating in 2011, working in our Dover, NH office. Outside of the office, Thomas enjoys playing hockey, golf, water skiing and floating on the lake.

According to Paula, Tom is always willing to lend a helping hand. “He is a valuable resource to our interns and new hires, helping them navigate through the various software packages to giving them tips on efficient ways to get the work done.”