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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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Denise Evangelisti
Audit Support & Billing Specialist
Denise Evangelisti has been with PDR CPAs + Advisors for 30 years. Denise supports our audit professionals and administration. Denise started with PDR as our receptionist and has handled many aspects of the firm’s administrative duties over the years. Denise is also involved in PDR’s Peer Review and Quality Control process.Denise Evangelisti
Audit Support & Billing Specialist
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Lauren Jackson
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 Jackson
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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Ivette Owens
Client Support Specialist
Ivette joined PDR in 2019 as the Client Support Specialist. She is a seasoned professional bringing over 25 years of experience supporting internal and external clients, with proven communication and organizational skills. Along with a Bachelor of Arts & Marketing Communications from Florida International University, she is fluent in both English and Spanish. She also enjoys community volunteer opportunities including the Girl Scouts of America – Miami where she served as the local Treasurer.Ivette Owens
Client 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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Jean Bottone
Senior – Audit & Tax
Jean Bottone is a Senior Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has been with the firm for 20 years and focuses on corporate and individual tax return preparation, financial analysis & reporting, internal controls, Medicare & Medicaid cost reporting. Jean has experience working with a variety of businesses in different industries including healthcare, construction, franchising, not-for-profits, and professional services. Jean studied at the University of Maryland – Munich Campus for her Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education and received an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Pikes Peak College in Colorado. Jean is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Jean Bottone
Senior – Audit & 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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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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Janelle Edgar
Senior – Tax
Janelle Edgar, CPA, is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has experience working with organizations in the retail, restaurant, commercial and service industries providing accounting and tax expertise. Janelle’s areas of focus include corporate and individual tax preparation, state and local taxes (SALT) and tax credit incentives such as research and development credits (R&D). Janelle has a Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus. She is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Janelle Edgar
Senior – Tax
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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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Brenda Marshall
Staff – Accounting Services
Brenda is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has over 20 years of experience in the public accounting industry. As a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Brenda uses her skills to help the firm's clients with accounting and bookkeeping services.Brenda Marshall
Staff – Accounting Services
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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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Diane Minnix
Staff – Tax
Diane Minnix is a Staff Accountant at PDR CPAs + Advisors. She has over 20 years of experience in public accounting working on individual tax preparation & compliance and estate planning. Diane specializes in financial reporting, financial accounting, income taxes and trust accounting. Diane has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Finance from the University of Florida and is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).Diane Minnix
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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Karim Rayani
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
Karim Rayani
Staff – Accounting Services & Tax
