Our People

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 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)

Thomas “Tom” Smail is a Staff Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, applying his extensive range of auditing and corporate accounting experience to help clients daily. Raised in Troy, NY, and currently residing in Portsmouth, NH, Tom launched his career in healthcare before moving into finance. Over the last several years, he has worked in healthcare, banking, capital markets, and green energy sectors, with expertise in revenue, leases, cash management, accounts payable, derivatives, and loans.

In his role at the firm, Tom works closely with businesses to understand their core needs and competencies. He uses this insight to help both companies and their people thrive. Tom currently focuses on delivering audit services. However, he is eager to expand his skill set into tax services to further his support of LMR’s clients.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Health Policy from the University of Richmond, a Master’s in Public Health from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and a Master’s in Accounting from the College of William and Mary. His unique academic background equips him to offer effective accounting solutions with both technical and strategic insights.

When not helping the firm’s clients, Tom enjoys running, golfing, and scuba. He’s earned his scuba diving certification and has diving with whale sharks at the top of his bucket list. He also has a knack for voice impressions — further proof of his many talents! Tom is passionate about giving back and is involved in the Smiles Bring Hope charity.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
• Smiles Bring Hope
  • Board of Directors

EDUCATION

• University of Richmond
  • Bachelor of Arts: Global Health Policy (2014)
• Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Master of Public Health (2018)
• College of William and Mary
  • Master of Accounting (2021)

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