ABOUT US
Elisa Careggio
Elisa Careggio is a Staff Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts’ North Conway office. Raised in Torino, Italy, Elisa now resides in North Conway, New Hampshire, with her parents and her beloved dog, Luna. She recently graduated from Granite State College (GSC) with a degree in Accounting.
Elisa has always had a love for mathematics, starting in childhood when she dreamed of becoming a math teacher. Before joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Elisa gained valuable experience managing a coffee shop, where she handled payroll, inventory management, and ordering supplies. Her diverse background has equipped her with a strong foundation in various operational aspects of business management.
At Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Elisa is passionate about helping clients with their taxes and overall business profitability. She appreciates the welcoming atmosphere at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts and values the support and mentorship from her colleagues. A member of the AICPA, Elisa is eager to explore all areas of accounting to find her niche within the field.
Elisa enjoys giving back to the community and has a history of volunteer work, starting during her high school years.
In her free time, Elisa loves traveling to tropical destinations, a passion she shares with her family through frequent cruises. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as walking, hiking with Luna, swimming, skiing, and snowmobiling.
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
EDUCATION
- Granite State College
- Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2024)
Nicholas Patti
Nicholas “Nick” Patti has joined Leone, McDonnell & Roberts as a Staff Accountant, bringing his unique blend of entrepreneurial experience and academic excellence to the firm.
A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Nick graduated with an accounting degree from the University of New Hampshire in May 2024. Before joining LMR, Nick demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by successfully running a six-figure startup through Student Painters while still in school.
At LMR, Nick focuses on gaining hands-on experience in the audit and tax fields. He particularly enjoys working with diverse clients and learning about different business practices and approaches. Nick appreciates the collaborative and friendly culture at LMRPA and values the strong relationships among team members.
Nick has consistently achieved academic excellence throughout his college career, earning recognition on the Dean’s List every semester. When not at work or studying, Nick’s happy place is relaxing on a warm, tropical beach.
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
EDUCATION
- University of New Hampshire
- Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2024)
Maria Fellows
Maria Fellows joined Leone, McDonnell & Roberts as a full-time staff accountant after interning with the firm as an undergrad. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in 2023 and her master’s degree in professional accountancy at SNHU in 2024.
Maria brings a unique blend of experience to her role, having worked in customer-facing positions before launching her accounting career. Her early work experience taught her the importance of communication and problem-solving—skills she applies daily in her work with clients at LMRPA.
Maria’s favorite aspect of accounting is the sense of accomplishment that comes with completing complex tasks. She compares her work to solving a puzzling — challenging, but everything fits together in the end. Her favorite thing about Leone, McDonnell & Roberts is the firm’s welcoming and supportive environment where her colleagues have made her transition from intern to full-time staff both seamless and enjoyable.
As a child, Maria dreamed of owning an ice cream truck or becoming a teacher. Now, when she’s not in the office, she enjoys watching basketball, playing golf, and snowboarding, her favorite pastime.
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
EDUCATION
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2023)
- Master of Science: Accounting (2024)
Sharon Verrilli
Sharon joined the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team in 2022 as an Accounting Client Specialist. Sharon has extensive experience in accounting. She has a BS in Accounting from the University of New Haven, Connecticut, and she has more than 10 years of experience as an AVP/Accountant in the banking industry. Then, while raising her children, she managed the books for her family business. Sharon has also passed the CPA exam. In her current role at our firm, she works with a wide range of LMR clients, helping them with QuickBooks, both the online and desktop versions.
Sharon grew up in Connecticut and currently resides in Tuftonboro with her husband Steve and two children. When not hard at work helping LMR clients, Sharon loves spending time in nature with her dogs, boating, snowmobiling. She also loves cooking, yoga, and volunteering with the elderly.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Nursing home volunteer
- Former PTO president
EDUCATION
- University of New Haven
- Bachelor of Science: Accounting