AUSTIN ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
- Accountant, Bookkeeping Manager
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
Accountant at Austin Associates, Brianna joined the firm in our Madison office in 2019.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
As a staff accountant, Brittany joined Austin Associates in 2014.
She graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She went back to school in 2005 to earn her Masters in Science in Accountancy at Bentley University in Waltham, MA.
Brittany grew up in New Jersey but began her public accounting career in Massachusetts in 2001, after graduating from Northeastern University.
Her responsibilities include a full scope of tax and accounting needs of individuals, corporations, S-corporations, partnerships and not-for-profit in multiple industries. She is also an experienced member of our audit team.
She currently resides in Minot, ME with her husband, Daniel and their three dogs
Crystal has been in public accounting since 2006, and with Austin Associates since 2009.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
- Accountant - Welcome! Bio Coming Soon!
Earl B. Austin, Jr. was a member of the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants and past Chairman of the Maine Board of Accountancy.
With a rich history of activity in local organizations, he had served as past President of the Lewiston/Auburn Shrine Club, Kora Arab Patrol, and the Auburn Grandstand Club. In 1976, he was honored by the Auburn Business Association as Auburn's Man of the Year. He had served as past President and Treasurer of the ELHS Alumni Association and was a past member of the investment committee of the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children of North America.
He was actively involved with the Lewiston/Auburn Sports Hall of Fame and has been honored with the initiation of the Earl B. Austin, Jr. Award, presented each year to a community member who has exhibited exemplary commitment to the local sports community.
Earl attended the University of Maine before graduating from the Bentley School of Accounting in 1950. He founded Earl B. Austin Jr. and Associates, P.A., in November, 1950.
Job Titles:
- Bookkeeper / ProAdvisor - Welcome! Bio Coming Soon!
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
- Accountant - Welcome! Bio Coming Soon!
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Client Relations & Marketing Manager
Client Relations & Marketing Manager at Austin Associates, Erica joined the firm in the summer of 2011.
Erica received her B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and Communications in 2005 from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
- Member of the Maine State Society of Certified Public Accountants
A former shareholder of Austin Associates, Mr. Richardson joined the company in 1972.
He is a graduate of Thomas College with a B.S. in Accounting. He specializes in the professional service, retail and agricultural industries.
George frequently volunteers as a guest speaker at industry events, primarily in the agricultural sector, as a trusted financial expert.
Mr. Richardson is a member of the Maine State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Richardson resides in Turner with his wife, Linda.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Staff Member
- Bookkeeper
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
A staff accountant, Jennifer joined Austin Associates in 2015.
She graduated from University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 2015.
Prior to joining our firm, she gained industry knowledge in the legal industry through the United States Marine Corps and local legal firms in the State of Maine. Since joining our firm Jennifer is responsible for a full scope of tax and accounting needs of individuals, Corporations, S-Corporations and Partnerships in a multitude of industries.
Jeremy has been with the Austin Associates since 2005.
He graduated in 2004 from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in accounting and has been a certified public accountant since 2010.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
A certified public accountant, Kayla joined Austin Associates in 2011.
She is a 2010 graduate of Saint Joseph's College of Maine, earning her B.S. in Accounting and Finance.
Kayla has been in public accounting since 2009 and is responsible for a full scope of tax and accounting needs of individuals, corporations, S-corporations, partnerships and not-for-profit in multiple industries. She is also an experienced member of our audit team.
Kayla currently resides in Mechanic Falls with her husband, Jon, daughter Madilynn and son Jackson.
Job Titles:
- Professional Staff Member
- Accountant, Trust and Estate Tax Manager
A staff accountant with Austin Associates, Matt joined the firm during 2016.
He graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2016 with a B.S. in Accounting and a minor in Economics. Prior to working at Austin Associates, Matt interned during tax season with an accounting firm in Brunswick.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Staff Member
Administrative Assistant at Austin Associates, Michelle joined the firm in the fall of 2013.
Michelle manages the back office of the firm. Her responsibilities include processing tax return packages as well as managing the electronic filing of tax returns. She assists in formatting financial statements and is back to our Director of First Impressions. Michelle is also a Notary Public.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Staff Accountant With
A staff accountant with Austin Associates, Patty joined the firm in 1983 in our Norway office.
She graduated from Burdett School in Boston in 1980. Patty plays many roles in our Norway office from front desk operations to tax accountant.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Partner
- Member of the Maine Society of CPA's
Phil has been with Austin Associates, PA since 1999.
Phil is a member of the Maine Society of CPA's, Member of the Healthy Androscoggin Advisory Board, is a former Treasurer of The Promise Early Education Center, Treasurer for the Auburn Police Activities League and is an honorary Director of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He has also been active in various committees for the United Way of Androscoggin County.
Phil is a native of Van Buren, Maine and a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono. He currently resides in Auburn with his family.
Mr. Doyon has been with the firm since 1982.
He received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Southern Maine and has been a certified public accountant since 1975.
Mr. Doyon began his professional career with an international accounting firm and was a partner in his own firm before joining Austin Associates.
His professional assignments include accounting, tax, and management consulting responsibilities for various construction, manufacturing, distribution, real estate development and professional service companies. Mr. Doyon specializes in advising clients on the use of Limited Liability Companies (LLC's) for transactional and multi-entity situations and is a member of, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Professional Staff Member
Job Titles:
- Administrative Staff Member
- Director of First Impressions
Accountant at Austin Associates, Tristan joined the firm in our Madison office in 2019.
Tristan graduated from Thomas College with B.S. in Accounting in May 2019. He is currently working towards his Masters in Accounting.
A staff accountant with Austin Associates, Tyler joined the firm during 2017.
He graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2016 with a B.S. in Accounting and also earned a B.S. in Economics prior to this. Tyler enjoys preparing income tax returns and hopes to become a CPA within the next few years.
Prior to joining Austin Associates PA in 1994, Walter was the controller for nearly 20 years for a land developer/home builder located in Gorham.
He received his B.S. in Accounting from Thomas College, passed the CPA exam while still working in private industry and became a CPA in 1997.
A staff accountant, Zachary has been with Austin Associates, PA since 2012.