Jay E. Wadsworth
Mary Brown
Paul Costantino
M. Javier Zuñiga
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At PDR CPAs, we leverage our 45+ years of industry expertise to help you keep your finances strong and your business moving forward.
Our Team
Our Team
Our Professional Accounting Team
Our professional accounting team in our CPA firm are passionate about building relationships with our clients, partners, and community. Whether assisting you with tax compliance or providing guidance on your organization’s board, we provide you with expertise that will assist in accomplishing your goals.
Leadership Team
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Ann M. Paxton
Shareholder
CPA, ABV, MBA, has extensive experience in corporate, trust & estate and personal taxation, business valuations and advisory services. She focuses on closely held businesses in a variety of industries. Ann has an MBA from the University of South Florida and holds an accreditation in Business Valuations (ABV) from the AICPA.
Ann currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Manufacturers Association, is a member of the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council and the Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors.
Ann M. Paxton
Shareholder
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Jay E. Wadsworth
Shareholder
CPA, focuses on corporate taxation and has a strong tax planning background. Jay has extensive experience with R&D tax credits and cost segregation and has assisted many business owners in taking advantage of this as well as other tax credits. Jay has a BS in Accounting from Wake Forest University and an MS in Accounting from Stetson University.Jay E. Wadsworth
Shareholder
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Mary Brown
Shareholder
CPA has over 12 years of experience in accounting and assurance and specializes in: audits, reviews, compilations, employee benefit plans and agreed upon procedures for a variety of industries including insurance, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit.Mary has a BA degree in Accounting and a MAcc degree from the University of South Florida (USF). She has served as a board member and event chair of the Accounting Circle Board of USF and is currently the Events Coordinator for the USF Pinellas Alumni Chapter.
Mary has served as an officer of the Florida Institute of CPA (FICPA) – Suncoast Chapter and continues to be involved as a continuing professional education speaker for the FICPA.
Mary Brown
Shareholder
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Paul Costantino
Managing Shareholder
CPA, CGMA, has over 25 years of experience in accounting, assurance and tax, working with organizations in the construction, real estate, insurance, health care and service industries. Paul specializes in providing clients with strategic tax planning and consulting services such as business planning, mergers & acquisitions, entity selection, budgeting, financial projections and bank financing.
Paul has a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Bentley College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Suffolk University. Paul is a council member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is the Past Chairman of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). In addition, Paul has authored books and chaired several seminars on topics of accounting, tax and business planning
Paul Costantino
Managing Shareholder
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M. Javier Zuñiga
Shareholder
Javier’s expertise includes corporate and partnership tax compliance, international taxation, individual taxation. He is also part of PDR CPAs + Advisors R&D tax credit and cost segregation practice areas.
Javier has a BS degree in Accounting from the State University of New York – College at Old Westbury.
Javier serves on the Board of Directors at the Clearwater Regional Chamber and Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation. He is a member of Vistage International and is also part of Tampa Bay Wave’s Mentorship program. Javier is fluent in Spanish.
M. Javier Zuñiga
Shareholder
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William E. Price
Founder & Consulting Director
CPA, founded PDR Certified Public Accountants in 1974 and has a background in corporate and individual tax planning, sales and acquisitions, buy/sell agreements and succession planning. Bill has extensive experience in retirement planning, analysis of real estate and other tax efficient investments.Bill has a BS degree in Accounting from Florida State University. Bill has served as the Board Chair for CareerSource Pinellas, Morton Plant Mease Primary Care and is a member of Vistage.
William E. Price
Founder & Consulting Director
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Nancy M. Ridenour
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CPA, CFE, has extensive experience in auditing, forensic accounting and fraud investigations. From an industry perspective, she focuses on long-term care and not-for-profit organizations. Nancy is a Certified Fraud Examiner and member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.Nancy is currently active on several not-for-profit boards including: Morton Plant Mease Health System, Homeless Empowerment Program, Diocesan Finance Council for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Advocare Trust, and Random Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay. Nancy also serves on the audit committee for BayCare and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.
Nancy M. Ridenour
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Administrative Team
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Lori Brittain
Firm Administrator
Lori joined PDR in 2017 as the Client Support Specialist at PDR CPAs + Advisors, bringing over 20 years of experience in client service and support. She is deeply committed to ensuring a successful outcome and positive experience with everyone she interacts with.Lori has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia.
Lori Brittain
Firm Administrator
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Lauren Wojcieski
Administrative Support Specialist
Lauren Jackson is an Administrative Support Specialist at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has extensive experience in client services and office administration, focusing on supporting our professionals to enable them to provide a unique service experience to our clients. Lauren has a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from the Penn State University.Lauren Wojcieski
Administrative Support Specialist
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Elizabeth Henderson
Administrative Support Specialist
Elizabeth joined PDR in 2019 as an Administrative Support Specialist. She has over 25 years of experience in office, project management and client services. Elizabeth supports our audit professionals and administration and is dedicated to providing an outstanding client experience.Elizabeth Henderson
Administrative Support Specialist
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Sara Tatem
Administrative Support Specialist
Sara Tatem joined PDR CPAs + Advisors in 2020 as an Administrative & Client Support Specialist. Sara is a dedicated professional and strives to consistently provide excellent client service. She brings excellent organizational skills and is ready to tackle any project with a strong commitment to getting the task done promptly and accurately. She has proven to be an integral and loyal addition to our Administration Team. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from St. Petersburg College.
Sara Tatem
Administrative Support Specialist
Professional Team
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Ed Eager
Principal – Audit
Ed Eager, CPA, has extensive experience in accounting and assurance services and specializes in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements for a variety of industries including: not-for-profit, construction, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution. Ed also provides consulting services in the areas of internal controls and financial reporting. Ed has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ed has served as Treasurer and Finance and Audit Committee Chair for several not-for-profit organizations and as a long-time volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County. He is also a past member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee and has volunteered as a student mentor for the University of South Florida accounting program.Ed Eager
Principal – Audit
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Gail Heinold
Manager – Accounting Services
Gail Heinold has over 20 years of experience in public accounting. She has extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis & reporting, payroll and corporate and individual tax preparation. Gail is also a QuickBooks ProAdvisor; she works closely with small business owners and assists them with a high level of accounting expertise through QuickBooks consulting and training. Gail is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Gail Heinold
Manager – Accounting Services
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Matt Low
Manager – Audit
Matt Low, CPA, is an Audit Manager at PDR CPAs + Advisors. He has extensive experience in accounting, assurance and tax. He specializes in audits, reviews, compilations, employee benefit plans and agreed upon procedures for a variety of industries including construction & real estate, engineering & consulting, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, professional services and not-for-profits. Matt has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Stetson University and a Masters in Accounting from the University of Florida. Matt is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), the Association for Builders and Contractors (ABC) – FL Gulf Coast Chapter and the Clearwater Regional Chamber.Matt Low
Manager – Audit
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CJ Zygadlo
Manager – Tax
CJ Zygadlo, CPA, has over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry focusing on individual and corporate tax compliance and planning, business and partnership structures, foreign tax issues, voluntary disclosure agreements and trust & estate planning. She is involved in developing PDR’s training programs and plays a key role in the firm’s mentoring and recruiting events.
CJ has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Law from Clarkson University and an MBA with a concentration in Forensic Accounting from the University of South Florida. CJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
Community Involvement:
CJ currently serves on the FICPA USF Accounting Conference Committee and the FICPA Accounting Careers Committee.
CJ Zygadlo
Manager – Tax
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Tracy Hess
Manager – Tax
Tracy Hess, CPA, has over six years of accounting experience in various industries including real estate, manufacturing and healthcare. Her focus is dedicated primarily to business, individual and trust & estate taxation.
Tracy joined PDR with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. She attained her MBA from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). She enjoys organizing and leading on-site CPE opportunities as well as being proactive in business engagements and events.
Tracy Hess
Manager – Tax
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Teah Mehri
Manager – Tax
Teah Mehri CPA, PFS, has 15 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in small business tax preparation and planning, strategic consulting, and individual tax planning. She provides clients with value-added tax consulting and compliance services including guidance with the selection of business entities, analysis of income tax methods, and tax reform planning. She has extensive experience with partnership, corporate, and individual income tax returns. Teah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. As a Personal Financial Specialist, Teah is able to assist clients in developing short and long term plans for retirement and income tax saving opportunities.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Professional Designations:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Personal Financial Specialist
Professional Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Specialties:
- Business Consulting
- Income Tax
- IRS Matters/Controversies
- Tax Planning & Consulting
- Tax Return Preparation
Teah Mehri
Manager – Tax
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Loni Welch
Manager – Tax
Loni Welch joined PDR as a tax manager in 2021. She has over 10 years of experience in public accounting. She has worked with clients in a wide variety of industries, including entertainment, athletics, venture capital, construction, health care, and many others. She especially enjoys working with trust and estate clients to assist with planning and compliance needs. Loni has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of the Pacific, a Master of Taxation from Golden Gate University, and a Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law. She is a licensed CPA in state of California and a member of the California state bar.
Loni Welch
Manager – Tax
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Seth Dawes
Senior– Audit
Seth Dawes is an Audit Senior at PDR CPAs + Advisors. He has experience working in public accounting and providing a variety of organizations with audit and tax expertise in different industries including: financial institutions, professional services, not-for-profits and manufacturing & distribution. Seth specializes in the service areas of internal audits, financial statement audits, SEC audits, internal control testing, HUD testing and individual tax return preparation. Seth has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from Xavier University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Seth Dawes
Senior – Audit
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Kristin Ferrini
Senior – Audit & Tax
Kristin Ferrini is a CPA and Enrolled Agent with over 15 years of experience. Her focus is on individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and exempt organization taxation. Kristin also has extensive experience in auditing of employee benefit plans including 401(k), 403(b) and profit sharing plans. Kristin has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Saint Leo University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).Community Involvement:
Kristin currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Trinity Lacrosse Club, Inc. and Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance, Inc.Kristin Ferrini
Senior – Audit & Tax
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Eleanore Waszak
Senior– Tax
Ellie Waszak joined PDR as a Tax Senior in January 2021 preparing both individual and corporate returns. She has 6 years of tax experience with a strong background in Real Estate and Construction. Ellie graduated with her Master’s in Accountancy (MSA) from The University of Tampa in December 2016.
Eleanore Waszak
Senior – Tax
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Kaylee Fousek
Senior– Audit
Kaylee Fousek is an Audit Senior at PDR CPAs + Advisors. Kaylee focuses on providing accounting, assurance, internal control testing & reporting and not-for-profit tax preparation services to clients. She specializes in financial statement audits, reviews, compilations and agreed upon procedures. She has experience in working with a variety of organizations in different industries including: not-for-profit, construction & real estate, healthcare and manufacturing. Kaylee has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University. Kaylee is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Kaylee Fousek
Senior – Audit
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Jenna Pirman
Senior – Audit
Jenna Pirman is an Audit Senior at PDR CPAs + Advisors. Jenna’s experience includes accounting, assurance and not-for-profit tax compliance. She specializes in not-for-profit organizations, financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, internal control testing and agreed upon procedures. Jenna also has experience in auditing of employee benefit plans including 401(k), 403(b) and profit sharing plans. Jenna has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Florida and a Masters of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Forensic Accounting from the University of South Florida. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).Jenna Pirman
Senior – Audit
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Ryan Burke
Staff – Audit
Ryan Burke joined PDR as Audit Staff in September of 2020 focusing on Non-profit and commercial audit clients. Ryan has a Masters in Accountancy from The University of Tampa.
Ryan Burke
Staff — Audit
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Clayton Little
Staff – Audit
Clayton Little joined PDR as an Audit Staff in December 2020 focusing mainly on non-for-profit and private audit clients. Clayton has 2 years of audit experience. Clayton graduated with his Master’s in Accountancy from USF Tampa in August 2019 and obtained his CPA license from the Florida DBPR in October 2020.
Clayton Little
Staff –Audit
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Ludmila Hlebak
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
Ludmila Hlebak, CPA, is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has experience in accounting, tax and banking working with individuals and businesses in the areas of loan processing, financial analysis, account reconciliation and tax reporting. Ludmila has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus. Ludmila is fluent in Romanian.Ludmila Hlebak
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
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Debbie Holden
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
Debbie is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors and has over 18 years of accounting experience. She focuses on financial statement compilation, general ledger analysis, month and quarter end reporting, along with payroll, corporate and individual tax returns. Debbie is a Quickbooks Pro-Advisor for Quickbooks Pro Desktop and Quickbooks Online.Debbie Holden
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
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Loubna Lazrak
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
Loubna is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has over 10 years of experience in public accounting focusing on financial statements compilation, general ledger analysis, month-end accounting close, month-end financial procedures and reporting, collections, and billing. Loubna also has extensive experience in payroll and individual & corporate tax return preparation. Loubna has a Master and a Bachelor in Accounting and Finance from the University of Phoenix. Loubna is fluent in Arabic and French.Loubna Lazrak
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
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Cindy McCloud
Finance & Staff – Tax
Cindy McCloud has over 30 years of experience in public accounting and at PDR CPAS + Advisors. She has extensive experience in preparing individual tax returns as well as in trust and estate tax compliance. Cindy assists with managing the firm’s IT needs and is the firm’s Finance Director.Cindy McCloud
Finance & Staff – Tax
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Sharon O’Brien
Staff – Accounting Services
Sharon is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has over 10 years of experience working in public accounting and focuses on monthly and quarterly accounting, bookkeeping and payroll for a variety of businesses in different industries. Sharon also has extensive experience in preparing personal tax returns for individuals.Sharon O’Brien
Staff – Accounting Services
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Kristen Bates
Staff – Accounting Services
Kristen Bates joined PDR CPA + Advisors in November of 2020 as a Staff Accountant in Client Services. She has 10 years of accounting experience and focuses on financial statement compilations, general ledger analysis, month and quarter end reporting, along with payroll and bookkeeping. She is currently a student at University of South Florida pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting.
Kristen Bates
Staff — Accounting Services
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Megan Justice
Staff – Accounting
Megan Justice is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has over 5 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in payroll, sales and use tax, and corporate return preparation. Megan has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida – St. Petersburg campus. Megan is an advanced QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor.
Megan Justice
Staff – Accounting
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Marcus Rubenstein
Staff – Accountant
Marcus Rubenstein joined PDR CPAs + Advisors in early 2021. At the firm, he prepares both individual and corporate tax returns. Marcus is known for his background in public speaking and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida.
Marcus Rubenstein
Staff — Accountant
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Tyler Evans
Staff – Tax
Tyler Evans joined PDR CPAs + Advisors in early 2019. At the firm, he focuses on preparing both corporate and individual tax returns. Tyler also has experience working with nonprofit entities.
Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida.
Tyler Evans
Staff — Tax
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Stephan Henry
Intern
Stephan Henry joined PDR as an Intern in April 2021 focusing mainly on preparation of individual tax returns, with additional skills in payroll across various business industries. Stephan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Communications from the University of Central Florida, and is fluent in Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish.
Stephan Henry
Intern
