SAMPSON & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons


Anna M. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Founder / Partner & Doctor of Law
  • Founder and Partner of Sampson
Anna M. Smith, J.D. is a founder and partner of Sampson & Associates, Inc. and brings a broad base of business experience and know-how to the firm. Anna's concentration includes corporate business and personal taxes where she ensures her clients meet their compliance needs at all levels including Federal, state and local taxes. Her emphasis in tax has proven to be valuable to her clients in implementing tax saving strategies. She has identified industry specific tax saving opportunities for her business clients including: Use of tax credits Incentives Tax deferrals to benefit clients Education Anna received her undergraduate degree cum laude from Miami University, and her law degree from Case Western Reserve University. She is admitted to the bar in the state of Ohio. She is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan bar association. Anna has furthered her accounting education at Cleveland State University.

April W. Sampson - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Founder
  • Partner
  • Member of the American Institute of CPAs
As the founder of Sampson & Associates, Inc., April draws on over twenty years of experience as a valued advisor to her clients. Beyond her professional experience and expertise she works closely with business owners to gain a thorough understanding of each of her client's businesses. She serves tax clients in various states throughout the United States and is licensed to practice as a CPA in various states. April has been a speaker to industry and small business groups addressing various tax and accounting topics. She advises business owners on business financing and operations, acquisitions and sales, succession planning, tax planning and other matters. Her clients represent industries including: Manufacturing Finance Healthcare Real estate Service businesses Affiliations April is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs. She is a member of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and NAMB (National Association of Mortgage Brokers) April is a graduate of Worcester State College located in Massachusetts. She furthered her education in accounting at Baldwin Wallace College. April was previously a supervisor at a CPA firm wherein she worked for thirteen years. She has attended various seminars in taxes and financial accounting in furtherance of her professional education.

Gregory P. Robb

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Partner
  • Member of the American Institute of CPAs
Gregory P. Robb, CPA has been a partner with Sampson & Associates, Inc. for over ten years. Prior to joining the firm Greg gained experience in both public accounting and private industry. His background and hands-on approach to client services is focused on understanding his clients and the challenges facing them. Greg is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs. He obtained his accounting and finance degrees from Kent State University. He regularly attends various seminars in taxes and financial accounting to further his accounting expertise.