Our People

Steven A. Kiander, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA), brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team. Born and raised in Goffstown, NH, Steven graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Business Administration. With 15 years of experience as a CPA for the State of New Hampshire and an additional decade in public accounting, Steven has honed his skills in serving small, closely-held businesses, LLCs, partnerships, and trusts/estates. His specialties include tax return preparation, consulting, tax projection, and state filing requirements.

Steven is passionate about the accounting and finance field because it allows him to help individuals and businesses stay focused on their goals, including financial growth, retirement planning, or ensuring federal and state compliance. His dedication to his clients is evident in his systematic approach to their unique financial situations.

Steven served as the Treasurer of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) for five years (2019-2023) and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Outside of work, he enjoys camping with his wife and children at Old Orchard Beach, biking, BBQing, and relaxing. He loves meeting new people, making friends, and supporting the New Hampshire Special Olympics, a charity close to his heart.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (1995)

Kimberly Thistlewood brings a wealth of accounting expertise to her role as Supervisor at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. Based in the North Conway office, Kimberly combines technical expertise with a client-centered approach to deliver exceptional service.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Merrimack College, Kimberly earned both her bachelor’s in business administration: accounting and her master’s in accounting. After graduating, Kimberly spent four years at The MFA Companies in the audit department, followed by four years at Planet Fitness World Headquarters. During her time at Planet Fitness, she advanced through various accounting roles, ultimately serving as an Accounting Supervisor.

At LMRPA, Kimberly uses her expertise as a CPA in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts to ensure that numbers not only make sense but tell a story. Her favorite part of the accounting field? The satisfaction of making everything balance—it’s like solving a puzzle every day.”

Originally from Haverhill, MA, Kimberly now calls Center Conway home, where she lives with her husband, Tyler, and their two dogs, Echo and Cali. Outside of work, she loves staying active by hiking, skiing, and paddleboarding in the beautiful New Hampshire outdoors. Her happy place is Aruba, and she has experiencing the magic of the Northern Lights in Iceland at the top of her bucket list.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire
  • Massachusetts

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• Merrimack College
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting (2015)
  • Master of Science: Accounting (2016)

Molly, a Senior Accountant, first joined Leone, McDonnell & Roberts in 2017 as an intern. She likes to joke that we’ve been “stuck” with her since then — we like to say it was our good fortune we managed to convince her to join us full-time in 2019.

Molly graduated from UNH with a degree in Business Administration and with a focus in Accounting. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Accounting at UNH. As Certified Public Accountant, Molly works with clients in Stratham and Dover on tax preparations and audits. She comes at accounting like a puzzle — and she’s excellent at putting the pieces together for our taxpayers.

When not in the office, Molly enjoys the outdoors with her horses, visiting Nashville, and going on adventures to find cute coffee shops around the seacoast and beyond.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
  • Young Professionals Committee

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting (2018)
  • Master of Science: Accounting (2019)

Daniel works at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts as a Senior Accountant. A University of New Hampshire graduate, Dan earned his degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. He also holds a minor in Forensic Accounting. Dan passed the rigorous CPA exam in 2022 and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Before joining the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team, Daniel gained valuable experience as a tax intern and a medical underwriting intern. He came on board with us in 2020, spending most of his time working preliminarily on nonprofit audits. In the future, we expect he’ll also assist with nonprofit compilations and reviews as well as individual and business tax returns. No matter what he’s spending his time on in the office, he’s doing it with a focus on service excellence and client satisfaction. Daniel continuously strives to learn new things about the accounting field or find new ways to improve current practices and standards.

When not helping clients, Daniel spends his free time outdoors. A lifelong resident of Alton, New Hampshire, Daniel loves spending time with friends and family on Lake Winnipesaukee. He also enjoys giving back to the community, participating in Alzheimer’s Association walks and local events whenever possible.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting/Finance (2020)
  • Minor: Forensic Accounting

Megan is Senior Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. As a child, Megan wanted to be a veterinarian. However, once she learned the job required more than cuddling cats and dogs, she decided she needed a Plan B! So, she focused on accounting and business instead, earning an Associate of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business at Husson University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She also earned her MBA from Husson University in 2019. Megan is a Certified Public Accountant, passing the rigorous CPA exam in 2022.

Before joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Megan worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer for four and a half years at Debit One Bookkeeping. As a Senior Accountant in our North Conway location, Megan works with clients who have a wide range of tax and accounting needs, including audits, reviews, and compilations. She loves the diversity of her role and enjoys helping people in various financial situations.

Megan holds an American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) membership and serves on the Scholarship Selection Committee for the Kennett High School Alumni Association and as a Board Member for the North Conway Cemetery Association. She is also a Certified Bookkeeper and QuickBooks Online Certified. When she’s not working with clients, Megan spends her time with husband Ryan and their two dogs and two cats.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
• Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • online

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
  • Young Professionals Committee
• American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)
• Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Directors
• North Conway Cemetery Association
  • Board of Directors Member
• Kennett Alumni Association
  • Scholarship Selection Committee 

EDUCATION

• Husson University, summa cum laude
  • Associate of Science: Accounting (2015)
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (2015)
  • Master of Business Administration (2019)

Kandie Bonica joins the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team as a Senior Accountant. Born in Keene, NH, Kandie, a military spouse who has lived in eight cities and 11 different houses – has settled with her family in Durham, New Hampshire. Still, those adventures have instilled a permanent wanderlust in Kandie, with traveling the world at the top of her bucket list.

Kandie received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While she has enjoyed lots of moves in her personal life, professionally, she has cultivated an accounting career that spans over two decades! Before joining the team, Kandie worked at a CPA firm out of Texas for over 22 years doing mainly tax work, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparations.

At LMR, Kandie focuses primarily on tax work for individuals and businesses. Every day she gets to do what she loves most about her job — help people. When she’s not in the office, Kandie loves being near the water with her husband, Mark, and their three daughters.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Texas

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (1992)

Ryan Crowley serves as a Senior Accountant at Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, bringing a distinctive blend of experience and expertise to the firm.

Originally from Peabody, MA, Ryan currently lives in Londonderry, NH. Ryan earned his degree in Accounting and Business from Saint Anselm College in 2020. During his time at school, Ryan landed internships with four different firms and organizations. His persistence as an undergrad paid off — he got his first job in the accounting world right after graduation.

In his role as Senior Accountant at LMRPA, Ryan specializes in tax returns for both individuals and businesses. He enjoys handling the intricate financial workings of his clients, providing valuable insights, and putting the finishing touches on their year-end financials.

When he’s not navigating spreadsheets, Ryan spends his summers and falls working at Mack’s Apples, a local farm stand in Londonderry, NH, where he serves ice cream. He also spends his time away from the office around Lake Winnipesaukee, and has put traveling to new states and countries at the very top of his bucket list

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• Saint Anselm College
  • Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting (2020)

Sydney Carlisle joined the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team in 2021, and is a Senior Accountant working out of the North Conway, New Hampshire office. A 2021 honors and magna cum laude graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Sydney received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with options in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. During her sophomore year at UNH, she participated in the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, helping file tax returns for low-income individuals.

Before starting at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Sydney worked as an administrative intern at William & Henry Wide Plank Floors. In January 2021, she joined Leone, McDonnell & Roberts for busy season, helping with individual tax returns. Starting full-time in July 2021, Sydney continues to learn and grow, working on audits and tax preparation and extensions.

Sydney’s favorite thing about accounting is the dynamic environment that promotes continuous learning. She also loves working with clients on various engagements and collaborating with other team members at the firm. In addition to helping out with client needs, she still finds the time to study for the rigorous CPA exam which is her next professional goal.

Sydney resides in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. When not at work, she can often be found at the beach in Truro, MA or skiing, walking and hiking throughout New England. She also enjoys spending time with friends, family, and loved ones.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
  • Young Professionals Committee

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire, magna cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting, Entrepreneurship (2021)

Matthew Creamer is a Senior Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. Matthew recently received a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire  in May of 2022 and is currently working on earning his CPA certification, making him an excellent fit for the Senior Accountant role. He loves being out in the field, getting to know and helping our clients across multiple industries. Matthew views his role like a giant puzzle—he enjoys sifting through and connecting all the pieces of the engagement as it progresses.

Matthew was born and raised in Stratham, NH. Before joining our firm, he gained valuable accounting experience from internships and full-time work at a large accounting firm, specializing in assurance and audit services for nonprofits and employee benefit plans.

When not helping clients solve problems, Matthew spends time at home in Epping, with his family or in his happy place—the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. His secret talent is playing the guitar, and he dreams of someday snowboarding in Europe, in countries like Sweden and Finland.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting (2021)
  • Master of Science: Accounting (2022)

Zane Angelopoulos, a lifelong New Hampshire native, joined the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team in 2022. Zane earned his both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting from New England College (NEC). He excelled at NEC, earning the NEC Male Scholar Athlete Award, NEC Management Division Award, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Before joining our firm, Zane was a tax intern at a Manchester firm. In his current role as an LMR Senior Accountant, Zane focuses on tax and audit work, and he enjoys working with a wide range of clients at the firm, putting his education and background to work for them as they navigate the tax and audit process.

When not helping clients at LMR, Zane enjoys spending time with his large Greek family in the Rollinsford, Dover, and Somersworth area. In his downtime, he enjoys golf, skiing, fishing, tennis, working out, and hockey—when he was a kid, he had dreams of playing in the NHL! His top three bucket list items include skiing deep powder in Japan or the Jackson Hole backcountry and visiting Greece.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• New England College, summa cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2022)
  • Master of Science: Accounting (2022)

At Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, we are huge advocates of hiring interns from our local New Hampshire colleges. It’s a great way to support students as they grow into their careers and helps us connect with the best and brightest in the area. Case in point: Hannah Cloutier, is a true success story of our intern program here at the firm!

Hannah was born and raised in Stratham, NH. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2022 with a BS in Accounting and Finance. While at UNH, she also earned the distinction of making the dean’s list every semester. Hanna was attracted to accounting by the job’s fast-pace, constantly moving parts, and the chance to work with numbers. She enjoys helping on various projects and learning under our experienced team of accountants. A Senior Accountant at the firm, Hannah earned her CPA license, passing all four sections of the rigorous CPA examination in early 2024.

Prior to joining LMR, Hannah has mainly been involved with customer service roles, working as a server at a local golf course and at the customer service desk at a supermarket. When not at work, Hannah enjoys sharpening her self-taught juggling skills and spending time with her family and two dogs. She also has hiking all of the 4,000-footers in NH at the top of her bucket list.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant
  • New Hampshire

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire, magna cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting and Finance (2022)

Griffin is another Leone, McDonnell & Roberts intern success story. He joined the firm in 2022 as Staff Accountant in our North Conway office. He started with the firm right after graduating from Endicott College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. In his current role at the firm, Griffin works with many local companies and nonprofits in the area. He loves using his degree to help make an impact with our clients.

Before becoming a member of the LMR team, Griffin worked at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort for two years and interned at a payroll / HR company. When not at the office, he loves spending time with family and friends in his happy place – his own backyard. He also enjoys hiking, fishing, and traveling, and has a trip back to Europe at the top of his bucket list.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
  • Young Professionals Committee
• Boy Scouts of America
  • Eagle Scout

EDUCATION

• Endicott College
  • Bachelor of Science: Accounting and Finance (2022)