WE are a group of professionals who work as a Team to provide you with the highest level of service to meet your needs and achieve your goals.
WE are dedicated to community involvement.
WE continually strive to be on top of today's technology.
WE pride ourselves in staying current in the changing business world.
WE educate ourselves in the never-ending changes in our profession.
WE want to focus on your needs and initiate ideas to help you be successful.
WE are committed to the partnership that exists between our clients and our Team.
WE believe that Together Each Achieves More.
| Jeffrey S. Kipperman, CPA, Managing Director | With Firm Since November 1988 |
Jeff is not your "typical accountant". He has been working proactively with clients in the area of business development for the last twenty years. In addition to being responsible for the management of the Firm, including staff assignments and client acceptance, Jeff’s expertise is in the area of business advisory. He enjoys helping clients focus on creating value within their businesses. His community service commitment keeps him busy as Jeff maintains Board of Director positions on the Merrimack County Savings Bank, Concord Hospital, Capital Region Health Care and Northeast Delta Dental. Jeff is also a Rotarian and an incorporator of The Initiative for a 20/20 Vision for Concord, NH and past Board Member of Main Street Concord, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and the NH Mediation Program.
In his free time, you will either find him wading in a river with his fly fishing pole or on top of a mountain with his wife Linda and children Ian, Lindsay and Eric. If not there, he will definitely be on the golf course.
Contact Jeff at, jkipperman@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 306
| Jon R. Lang, CPA, CVA | With Firm Since 1982 |
As the Senior Partner of the Firm, Jon specializes in providing audit and tax services to businesses and non-profit organizations. He began auditing non-profit, municipal, and private companies in 1973. Jon works with a large client base of individuals, trusts, and corporations.
In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, chairing the Legislation Task Force for the New Hampshire Society of CPA's (past President), being President of the N.H. Gathering of the Scottish Clans (Highland Games), as well as his position on the Board of Directors for First Colebrook Bank.
Contact Jon at, jlang@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 307
| Thomas L. Marsh, CPA | With Firm Since 1982 |
Tom is the Firm’s Tax Partner. He has extensive experience in both Federal and State tax issues. He attended Plymouth State University and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer USS Lawrence.
During breaks away from the office, Tom enjoys traveling to inns in New England with his wife of over thirty years, Kathy. He enjoys relaxing with a good book about the Civil War or the sea.
Contact Tom at, tmarsh@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 320
| John E. Lyford, CPA | With Firm Since 1982 |
John is our Municipal Audit Manager with over twenty years of municipal and accounting experience. He is very often on the road traveling to counties, cities, towns and other municipalities to perform audit services. John is a member of the New Hampshire Government Finance Officer’s Association (GFOA) and the Association of Government Accountants. He is also a member of the National GFOA's Special Review Committee which reviews and critiques Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) submitted for the Certificate of Achievement.
In John's spare time, he enjoys attending an occasional Red Sox game and woodworking. In addition, he loves to travel with his family to historical and scenic areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Southwest part of the United States.
Contact John at, jlyford@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 322
| Jessica Abbate, Director of First Impressions | With Firm Since October 2007 |
Jessica provides administrative support to the Firm and its Team Members with service to our clients as top priority. She prides herself in meeting client needs courteously, quickly, and accurately.
Jessica spends her free time with her family and pets. Although Jessica loves hiking all over the Eastern U.S., she also enjoys working in the yard. Jessica has an extensive knowledge of wildlife biology and ecology, particularly that of native New England species. She has recently achieved her Wildlife Control Operators License and uses it to help friends and neighbors with nuisance animals. Regardless of the season, you can usually find Jessica outdoors camping with the critters.
Contact Jessica at, jabbate@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 300
| Amy Andrews, Governmental Specialist | With Firm Since May 2006 |
As a member of our Municipal Audit Team, Amy is most often on the road and enjoys working with and helping our clients. Amy holds her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
When she’s not working, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, working in her vegetable garden, going to stock car races, and long rides on a Harley Davidson.
Contact Amy at, aandrews@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 337
| Joni A. Bickford, Office Administrator | With Firm Since 1982 |
Joni, a member of the Executive Committee, is involved in many areas of the Firm working closely with management. You may find her re-booting computers, installing software, and working with our network consultants and computer servers. She troubleshoots problems, installs toner, changes printer cartridges and is seldom found sitting in her chair. Joni also assists the Client Write-up Department with many functions, working directly with clients, backing up payroll processing including banking/internet functions. Joni takes care of the Firm’s accounting, including paying of invoices, payroll and issuing client statements. Along with the Managing Director, she works in the Firm’s HR Department. Joni is a member of the Human Resource Association of Greater Concord and is a current member of their Finance Committee.
Joni gets ready for tax season by disappearing into the woods the first three days of hunting season with her 308 rifle. (Watch out!) She finishes off the tax season with a two-week trip to Aruba for fun in the sun.
Contact Joni at, jbickford@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 310
| Thomas Deyak, Staff Accountant | With Firm Since August 2008 |
Tom provides support to the Partners and Team Members by preparing tax returns for entities and individuals, assisting with audits and performing compilation and review engagements. Tom obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of NH and his graduate degree from Southern NH University. At present, he is actively pursuing his CPA license. Tom has been a member of the Manchester Young Professional Network (MYPN) since 2008.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family traveling, hiking, and mountain biking.
Contact Tom at, tdeyak@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 326
| Cynthia A. Ewart, Accountant | With Firm Since August 1997 |
Cindee performs write-up and payroll services for clients. She also offers daily support to the Partners and Team Members by preparing compilations and reviews. In addition, she also prepares Federal and State tax returns for individuals and entities.
When Cindee is not managing debits and credits, you may find her on the golf course with her husband, Al, or just plain relaxing at home with a good novel or working on her latest teddy bear creation.
Contact Cindee at, cewart@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 313
| Sandra E. Fay, Accountant | With Firm Since November 1991 |
Sandra works in the for-profit and not-for-profit areas of auditing, specializing in Single Audits (the auditing of Federal grant funds). She also prepares compiled and reviewed financial statements and income tax returns. Prior to joining the Firm, Sandra worked in the private sector for an insurance company in their Accounting Department. Her commitment to community service, including volunteering time on the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Funds for Education Golf Tournament, keeps her very busy through the summer (although she doesn’t golf???).
You can find her spending time taking photographs, visiting friends, and taking care of her West Highland White Terrier, Noel.
Contact Sandra at, sfay@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 329
| Andrew Luce, CPA | With Firm Since January 2006 |
Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Plymouth State University. Working closely with the Firm’s clients, Andrew has spent the past three years gaining knowledge and experience in the public accounting field. He actively participates in audits, prepares review and compilation engagements, and is responsible for individual and entity tax returns.
Andrew enjoys the outdoors. He’s been known to zip-line and scuba dive, but more routinely, he can be found fishing in NH lakes and golfing. In the winter time, his passion is skiing.
Contact Andrew at, aluce@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 339
| Rebecca Murdough-Osgood, Staff Accountant | With Firm Since January 2009 |
Rebecca provides support to the Partners and Team Members by handling a variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments including the preparation and review of personal, fiduciary, estate, corporate and partnership tax returns.
Rebecca enjoys time with her husband and three very active children. She is an active member and coach for the Major League Soccer Camps for Loudon Youth Athletic Association during the summer. She also enjoys volunteering her time at her children’s school, gardening, baking, knitting, reading, traveling, and the beach.
Contact Rebecca at, rmurdough-osgood@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 333
| Laurie A. Murray, CPA | With Firm Since September 2004 |
Laurie is the Firm’s Tax Manager and chairperson of the Tax Committee. She is a great resource for tax news and updates, often referred to as the “walking and talking tax library.” Laurie is not only very responsive to client needs, she is also an active member of the Firm’s Website Committee and co-chair for the planning and implementation of the Firm’s continuing professional education (CPE) program. Laurie views her commitment to the Firm and her clients as exciting and rewarding. Laurie is also Treasurer of Main Street Concord, Inc.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and friends aboard their boat on any one of the many fabulous lakes that New Hampshire has to offer. You might also find her on the golf course or on a nature walk, particularly where there is a lot of wildlife to capture in a Kodak moment.
Contact Laurie at, lmurray@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 331
| Richard J. Pendergast, CPA, CVA | With Firm Since August 1998 |
Dick has been with the Firm for over ten years. He believes that helping clients realize their goals is the most appealing aspect of the accounting profession. His primary responsibilities include providing management advisory tax and business valuation services.
When not in the office, Dick can usually be found messing about with boats. In addition to building boats, Dick enjoys sailing or rowing them. He recently finished building a 23’ sailboat which took over four years to complete. The boat is appropriately named, “Persistence.”
Contact Dick at, rpendergast@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 334
| Leona Raymond, Client Write-up | With Firm Since October 1986 |
Leona diligently prepares and processes our clients’ payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and various other general ledger functions. The services she provides allows small businesses to keep their operations running smoothly while maintaining vital office records which can sometimes be the demise of an otherwise profitable business.
Contact Leona at, lraymond@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 314
| Brenda Roukey, Communications Director | With Firm Since March 2009 |
Brenda joined the Firm in March 2009 after spending thirteen years in the banking industry where she held various management positions. Most recently, Brenda worked assisting small businesses by providing bookkeeping and records retention services. Brenda is responsible for the marketing of the Firm, website maintenance, administrative support, as well as various internal communications. Her level of creativity and commitment to excellence benefit our workplace as well as our outside presence within the community.
When she’s not in the office, Brenda enjoys running, reading, cooking, decorating, and simply relaxing.
Contact Brenda at, broukey@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 341
| Andrea-Lyn Sargent, Director of First Impressions | With Firm Since September 2000 |
Anne is an integral component of the Firm’s front line. She is always there to greet clients by name and to provide amazing support to the Team.
Anne loves to vacation at the ocean where it is warm and sunny. She also enjoys getting away from it all by heading North.
Contact Anne at, asargent@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 314
| Lorena Sinnamon, CPA | With Firm Since December 2009 |
Lorena brings over ten years tax experience to the Firm. She is a 1996 graduate of the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Lorena prides herself in providing a high level of service to clients. She also serves as the Treasurer for the Town of Deerfield, NH.
Lorena enjoys her home in the woods and the outdoors. She often likes to go boating, hiking, waterskiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling with her husband and daughter.
Contact Lorena at, lsinnamon@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 340
| Marian Stacey, CPA | With Firm Since July 1985 |
Marian has been with the Firm for over twenty years. She works closely with the Firm’s clients on an individual basis, specializing in the areas of individual and trust returns.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Contact Marian at, mstacey@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 321
| Leslie Walker, CPA | With Firm Since October 2006 |
Leslie has over twenty years experience in the accounting industry. Before entering public accounting, Leslie spent her career working in the private sector as an accountant and internal auditor. Most recently, Leslie has been busy conducting audits and providing tax services to a number of the Firm’s larger clients. She chairs the Firm’s Financial Statement Committee and is responsible for keeping the Team up-to-date on accounting pronouncements.
When she is not working, Leslie can often be found with her husband and two boys in Maine where they often vacation. She also enjoys riding motocross bikes, hiking, and gardening.
Contact Leslie at, lwalker@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 330
| Dawn E. Whiting, MSB, JD - Tax Accountant | With Firm Since October 2006 |
Dawn brings over twenty-five years of tax experience to the Firm. She provides support to the Partners by preparing and reviewing personal, fiduciary and estate tax returns. Dawn has taught Federal Taxation, Accounting and Paralegal courses at various area colleges.
Her undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor's of Science and a Bachelor's of Art from the University of South Florida. Dawn also holds a Masters of Science in Business, with a concentration in finance and taxation, from Husson College. She also received a Juris Doctorate degree, concentrating in business and tax law from Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Contact Dawn at, dwhiting@masonrich.com or 603.224.2000 ext. 325
