BOBER MARKEY FEDOROVICH - Key Persons


Alex J. Irwin

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Manager / Transaction Advisory Services

Allison Gill

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager / Assurance & Advisory

Betsy L. Robb

Job Titles:
  • Client Experience Manager / Business Development

Bryan M. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Director of IT / Information Systems

Bryant D. Petersen

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Business Interruption - 5 Pitfalls That Can Foul - Up Your Claim
  • Director / Valuation / Litigation Support Services

Cindy H. Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Retired

Cindy S. Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • CIT, CGMA / Partner Emeritus / Assurance and Advisory
  • Distinguished Member
  • Partner Emeritus / Assurance and Advisory

Dale A. Ruther

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Representative
  • CIT, CDS, CCIFP / Partner Emeritus
  • Distinguished Position of "Partner
  • Partner Emeritus
Dale Ruther has transitioned to the distinguished position of "Partner Emeritus." While stepping back from his day-to-day responsibilities, he remains actively engaged in leveraging his exceptional expertise in various specialties to support our clients and the firm. Throughout his illustrious career, Dale has been a key player in providing comprehensive audit, tax and advisory services across diverse industries. As a practice leader for our Construction Services Group, he possesses unparalleled experience in contract accounting, spanning both the audit and tax domains. Additionally, Dale's proficiency extends to construction claims, incentive performance pay packages for executives and field personnel, performance measurement systems, mergers and acquisitions, and job costing system analyses. Dale continues to offer his valuable insights into OMB A-133 compliance, compensation strategies for tax-exempt organizations, benchmarking and performance measurement systems. Furthermore, he remains a trusted advisor to several manufacturing and industrial product businesses represented by the firm. Dale is an esteemed representative for several franchisees of diverse systems. His knowledge and expertise are sought-after, and he frequently shares his wisdom by presenting at the Buffalo Wings National Franchisee Association (BWNFA) business summit. There, he addresses various critical topics related to accounting, auditing, business and tax matters that significantly impact franchisees. Having begun his journey with Main Hurdman (now KPMG Peat Marwick) and joining Bober Markey Fedorovich in 1982, Dale was elected partner in 1992. As he transitions to the prestigious role of "Partner Emeritus," we are confident that his wealth of experience and specialty will continue to be an invaluable asset to our firm and our clients.

Dana E. Mountjoy

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Named Partner
  • Partner / Assurance and Advisory
Dana serves as a member and advocate of the firm's Strategic Planning Steering Committee, which is responsible for maintaining the organizational vision. She received her bachelor's degree in accounting from Grove City College and serves as treasurer at The Blick Center and serves on the board of Main Street Wadsworth, an organization dedicated to the revitalization and restoration of its historic downtown. Dana E. Mountjoy, CPA, has been named our newest partner at BMF, effective July 1, 2022. Dana leverages her technical, analytical and relational skills in serving her clients. She applies an entrepreneurial mindset to typical financial and business issues. Read More >>

David R. Askew

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Manager / Taxation Services
David is a manager in the tax department with more than ten years of public accounting experience in serving a variety of multi-state companies in taxation including S-corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and C-corporations. He also assists clients in individual tax planning and compliance.

Devon LaRiccia

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Manager / Taxation Services
Devon is a manager in our tax department serving a variety of multi-state companies including S-corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and C-corporations. He also assists clients in individual tax planning and compliance.

Eric D. German

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • CECL 2023 - 1: What Is Current and Expected Credit Loss and What Has Changed
  • CECL 2023 - 3: General Questions about the CECL Standard
  • Partner / Assurance and Advisory

Geoffrey S. Jacobson

Job Titles:
  • an Ounce of Prevention: the Case for Effective Internal Controls
  • IRS Launches Pilot Pre - Examination Retirement Plan Compliance Program
  • Manager / Assurance and Advisory
  • Manager in Assurance
Geoffrey is a manager in Assurance and Advisory Services, where he focuses on accounting and auditing, taxation, and related services for closely held companies. In addition, he specializes in audits of employee benefit plans. Geoffrey's responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of the attest relationship, from the planning process to the issuance of financial statements, as well as providing support to the engagement team for financial consultation and other special projects.

James B. Skakun

Job Titles:
  • Partner

James E. Merklin

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner / Assurance and Advisory

James M. Bowen

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Jessica L. Tepus

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

John A. Burgett

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

John E. Jenkins

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Named Partner
John E. Jenkins, CPA, was named the newest partner at Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a top 20 Northeast Ohio CPA and advisory firm, effective January 1, 2019. The Cuyahoga Falls resident joined BMF's tax practice in 2013 as a. Read More >>

Jonathan C. Abbotoy

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Jonathan C. Stocker

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Executive

Jonathan D. Palay

Job Titles:
  • Manager / Assurance & Advisory

Joseph W. Blaha

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager / Assurance and Advisory

Katie A. Allender

Job Titles:
  • Manager / Assurance and Advisory

Keith J. Libman

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner Emeritus

Kevin L. Patrick

Job Titles:
  • Manager / Assurance & Advisory

Kristian R. Barr

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager / Assurance and Advisory

Marie E. Lenarduzzi

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Joins BMF As Partner

Mark B. Bober

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Executive Committee Members
  • Partner and Executive Committee Member
BMF Executive Committee Members Mark Bober, Cindy Johnson and Tod Wagner discuss the future-focused vision of the new leadership team and how our 60+ year past is shaping our future direction. Executive Chairman Rick Fedorovich speaks to the confidence and strength of this new governance committee.

Matthew R. Mallinak

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Named Partner
  • Partner / Assurance and Advisory
Matthew R. Mallinak, CPA, has been named our newest partner at BMF. Matt specializes in serving middle-market growth companies in manufacturing/distribution, construction, retail and financial industries. He brings an unusual combination of skills in serving both privately held as. Read More >>

Megan L. Kishman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Melissa G. Dunham

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Michael A. Hydell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Michael C. Bigrigg

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Michael S. Bigler

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager / Assurance & Advisory

Mindy S. Marsden

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Named Partner
Mindy S. Marsden, CFE, has been named our newest partner at BMF, effective July 1, 2021. Mindy was a Senior Manager in our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice; which is a national practice serving private equity groups, strategic buyers,. Read More >>

Nathan A. Lieb

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Patricia A. Keener

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Paul M. Mucha

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Ray Horner

Job Titles:
  • Program Director at WAKR

Richard C. Fedorovich - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Chairman
  • Partner

Robert M. Burak

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner Emeritus

Samantha M. Rathburn

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Sara M. Martin - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Partner
  • Named Chief Operating Officer
We are proud to announce that Sara M. Martin, PHR®, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. After an extensive search of more than 250 candidates, BMF's executive committee moved to promote from within by appointing. Read More >>

Scott Serfozo

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Stefanie Marusiak

Job Titles:
  • Director

Stephanie E. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Communications & Engagement Manager / Marketing Department

Stephen A. Comunale Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Charitable Foundation, Treasurer

Stephen A. Mazza

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Joins BMF As Partner

Steve C. Swann

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner and Executive Committee Member

Tara B. Shulas

Job Titles:
  • Director

Theodore A. Wagner

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner and Executive Committee Member

Thomas J. Lyons

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Tina Puri

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager / Assurance & Advisory

Tyler A. Chaplin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager

Zachary A. Schweda

Job Titles:
  • Partner