Congratulating Our Employees on Their Work Anniversaries: Summer 2023

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our employees who are celebrating work anniversaries in Summer 2023. Your commitment and dedication to MBK have been invaluable, and your hard work does not go unnoticed. Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. recognizes that at the core of our ability to implement on our mission and vision, is our people. The contributions from our employees enable us to better serve our clients, our community and each other. We celebrate your loyalty, diligence, and enthusiasm for contributing to the success of the firm!

Joanne: 36 years with MBK 

Joanne, who has been with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. since 1987, focuses on employee benefit plan audits, audits, compilations and reviews. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Joanne holds a bachelor’s degree in business management/accounting from Westfield State University. Joanne serves as Treasurer of Twin Oaks Condominium Association and is past treasurer of the Springfield Boys and Girls' Club Family Center.

Howard: 35 years with MBK

Howard leads the Firm’s accounting and auditing practice with over 30 years of experience in the public accounting profession. He also serves as the Firm’s liaison with the Government Audit Quality Center at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Howard is the partner in charge of the Firm’s accounting and auditing division. Howard’s professional style draws on a work ethic instilled at a young age, experience as a manager and Director in MBK’s largest division, and a genuine interest in and concern for his clients’ businesses. A good listener with an unerringly calm demeanor, Howard makes clients’ concerns his own and works in partnership with them to address issues that are broader than simple debits and credits. Read More about Howard.

Donna: 35 years with MBK

Donna, who has been with MBK since 1988, focuses on not-for-profit, HUD and real estate entities, audits, compilation and review. A CPA licensed in Massachusetts, she is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Donna holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Westfield State University. Donna serves as a board member and treasurer of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services.

Rudy: 28 years with MBK

Rudy is an accomplished CPA with a wealth of financial skill and experience, but what Rudy brings to the table doesn’t end with financial statements and tax returns. Clients get real value from their relationship with Rudy when they turn to him for guidance on planning and business strategy. Rudy helps organizations by listening, understanding needs and using every available resource to help clients overcome obstacles and recognize and seize opportunities. Read more about Rudy.

Joe: 26 years with MBK

Joe, who has been with MBK since 1999, focuses on employee benefits, audits, compilation and review. A CPA licensed in Massachusetts, he is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Joe holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Western New England College

Terri: 23 years with MBK

Terri, who has been with MBK since 2000, focuses on tax research and fiduciary taxation (trusts and estates). A CPA licensed in Massachusetts, she is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Terri holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Westfield State University and an M.S. in Taxation from the University of Hartford.

Matt: 12 years with MBK

Matt has been with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. since 2011 and focuses on audit, review and compilation engagements. He is a key leader on the Commercial, Not-for-Profit Audit, and Pension engagement teams. Matt is presently a senior manager leading engagement teams on a day-to-day basis, working directly with clients ensuring the approach is accomplished in an efficient manner. 

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nichols College and a Master of Business Administration from Elms College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) and has been a certified public accountant in Massachusetts for the past three years. Matt is a board member and Treasurer for Springfield School Volunteers where he also serves on the investment and finance committee. He is also a Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament committee member.

Chelsea: 7 years with MBK

Chelsea began her career with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. as an intern in 2015 and has been working full time in the Accounting and Audit Department since June 2016. In her role as Manager, Chelsea is a key player in the Accounting and Auditing department and primarily focuses on Not-for-Profit, Commercial, and Employee Benefit Plan engagements.

She received a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Westfield State University and her Master of Science in accounting from Bay Path University. Chelsea is licensed as a certified public accountant in Massachusetts. Chelsea is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPA’s) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She also co-leads the firm’s community outreach program. 

Briana: 5 years with MBK

Briana started working at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in 2018. As a member of the firm’s audit department, she works on employee benefit plans, not-for-profits, HUD, and commercial engagements. She prides herself in providing exceptional customer service to clients. She states, “I always make it a priority to be available for questions and be responsive by offering solutions to help our clients’ organizations succeed.”

Briana holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting from Nichols College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Corey: 4 years with MBK

Corey joined Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in 2019 after spending five years as a public accountant in New York. She is a leader within our NFP division, working primarily on audits of Not-for-Profit organizations and multifamily housing entities. 

Corey received her Master of Science in Accounting from the University at Albany and her Bachelor of Science from The College of Saint Rose in Albany. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as well as the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) and is a certified public accountant in the states of Massachusetts and New York. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mallory: 3 years with MBK

Mallory began her career with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. as an intern in January 2020 and has been working full time as an accounting and audit associate since July 2020. In her role as an associate, Mallory works on a diverse range of engagements including not-for-profit, commercial, review and compilation, and employee benefit plan engagements. She believes that friendly and timely communication is essential to providing quality customer service.

Mallory is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is currently studying for her Masters of Business Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Danny: 2 years with MBK

Danny Krasin is a member of the accounting and audit department at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK). Danny started his career in private accounting and transitioned to public accounting in 2018. In his role as an associate, Danny will focus on a vast array of audit engagements including not-for-profit, commercial, employee benefit plans, and HUD engagements. His approach to customer service is to exceed client expectations by listening closely to their problems and needs to find the best possible solution to efficiently solve their problems and ensure happiness with our service. Danny received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from American International College in 2015 and his Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation from Southern New Hampshire University in 2019.

Colleen: 1 year with MBK

Colleen has practiced public accounting since 1989 and holds valuable experience in both public accounting and corporate firms. She brings practical solutions and a commonsense approach to her work and seeks to develop relationship with each of her clients while ensuring timely responses to her clients’ needs. Colleen holds a bachelor’s degree from American International College and sits on the Board of Directors of the Colburn Keenan Foundation. Colleen resides in Granville and enjoys spending her free time gardening or exercising while listening to an audio book.

Christine: 1 year with MBK

Chris joined Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) in 2022 with over 25 years of experience in general accounting, cost accounting, auditing and tax in both public accounting and corporate firms. Her experience has made her a strategic partner in helping companies grow and developing solutions to the challenges they face. She seeks to understand and exceed each client’s expectations to ensure every client receives the service they deserve. Chris holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and is a certified public accountant in the state of Massachusetts. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). Chris enjoys spending her free time hiking and traveling with her husband and three sons.

Taylor: 1 year with MBK

Taylor is an associate at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) in the audit and accounting department. She has worked in public accounting since January 2021 working mainly with individual tax returns. She looks forward to expanding her experience as an audit associate. Taylor treats clients and colleagues with respect and strives to be as helpful as possible in her role on the team. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in Accounting. When she is not at work, she enjoys outdoor activities, such as kayaking, hiking, and sightseeing. She resides in Chicopee, MA with her parents and two sisters.

Nick: 1 year with MBK

Nick Mishol is a member of the audit and accounting department at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK). He recognizes the most important aspects to a client relationship are communication and the willingness to listen, be transparent, and be persistent. It is necessary to understand the expectations coming from both sides of the relationship while maintaining communication and being comfortable reaching out to one another. Nick received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and holds an Associate in Science of Business Administration from Holyoke Community College. Nick has practiced public accounting since June 2022. Having recently graduated, he looks forward to apply his teamwork and competitive spirit acquired from an athletic upbringing with a large family to his work, seeking to provide his best work at all times alongside his colleagues and clients. Nick resides in Longmeadow, MA with his siblings and parents.

Olivia Freeman: 1 year with MBK

Olivia joined Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) as an administrative assistant in 2022. She brings an attitude of efficiency, hard work, ambition and care to the team at MBK, seeking to make clients feel comfortable and cared for by the firm. Residing in Longmeadow, in her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, being active, and trying out new foods!