Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Expands Team with Four New Accounting Professionals

We are pleased to announce the addition of four professionals to our growing team. Samantha Henrichon joins the firm as a Supervisor, Anna Gerhard and Kate Vaughan join as Staff Accountants, and Ellen Cherry joins the Client Accounting Services team as a Client Accounting Specialist.

These additions further strengthen the firm’s ability to provide personalized accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals throughout the region.

Samantha Henrichon, Supervisor, brings nearly a decade of public accounting experience to LMR. She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and has extensive experience in audit, reviews, compilations, nonprofit engagements, and Form 990 preparation. She serves as Treasurer of the New Hampshire Book and Literary Festival.

Anna Gerhard, Staff Accountant, earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of New Hampshire and completed her undergraduate degree in just three years. Her background includes audit-focused internship experience as well as work in tax and retirement audits. At LMR, she supports both audit and tax engagements, with a particular interest in expanding her expertise in audit services.

Kate Vaughan, Staff Accountant, is a graduate of Merrimack College, where she earned her degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. Kate joins LMR after interning with the firm in 2025. She works in both tax and audit and is currently pursuing her CPA license.

Samantha, Anna, and Kate are members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the New England Society of CPAs (NESCPA).

Ellen Cherry, Client Accounting Specialist, joins the firm’s Client Accounting Services team, working directly with businesses on bookkeeping, payroll, and general accounting needs. She brings decades of operational and management experience, including leadership roles supporting multi-location organizations throughout New England. Her practical business perspective and client-focused approach help clients navigate their day-to-day financial operations with confidence.

“Our success is built on great people, and we’re excited to welcome Samantha, Anna, Kate, and Ellen to the LMR team,” said Evan Stowell, Managing Partner. “Each brings unique experience, talent, and enthusiasm that will enhance the service we provide to our clients. As our firm continues to grow, we’re proud to add professionals who share our commitment to relationships, responsiveness, and exceptional client service.”