Our People

Kathleen isn’t just an Accounting Manager at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts — she’s also one of our longest tenured employees! With over three decades of experience with the firm, she’s our go-to resource for a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks.

Kathleen manages a wide range of client services, including full charge bookkeeping solutions that include, but are not limited to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust and probate accounting, bank account reconciliation, creation of financial statements and related reports, developing/maintaining a coherent system of accounts. She also assists with setting up new businesses, cost accounting, elder services, and all payroll aspects.

Not only does Kathleen do it all — she does it all with a great attitude. She has a knack for developing solid client relationships and works hard to understand their needs as she works with them to meet their goals. She is also always willing to go beyond her normal work scope to research answers and point our clients in the right direction.

A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Kathleen grew up and raised her family here. She’s a self-proclaimed foodie and a big fan of DIY projects and products. When not in the office, loves to host family and friend gatherings and cooking. She also enjoys live music, the beach, exploring new places (and food), and a good book.

Cathleen Clough is the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Firm Administrator. Cathleen joined the team in 2006. Prior to her time with us, Cathleen worked in the banking industry in various capacities, and she also gained valuable administrative experience at a medical office.

In her role as Firm Administrator, Cathleen assumes responsibility for a wide range of tasks and functions. Cathleen handles several HR roles, including benefits administration and onboarding for the firm. She also handles purchasing, office administration and helps with billing.

A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Cathleen lives in Sanbornville with her husband. Together, they have three adult children. When she’s not in the office running with multiple projects simultaneously, Cathleen enjoys creating craft cards, gardening or spending time with family and friends at the ocean.

Sarah joined the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team in January of 2018. In her role as Marketing Director, Sarah manages a wide range of marketing and communication efforts for the firm, including website updates, social media management, print collateral, event coordination, blogs/news and advertising. She also coordinates recruiting, sponsorship, and community engagement for the team.

Before joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Sarah built her marketing career at both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Her professional experience with for-profits and nonprofits makes her an excellent resource for our internal initiatives as well as client-facing campaigns — she understands our clients’ pain points and is able to develop resources that articulate the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts’ difference.

Giving back is also a priority to Sarah. Since 2011, she has served the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Strafford County. Currently, she is a co-captain of an active Relay For Life team. In 2021, Sarah was presented the Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award, an accolade recognizing her many accomplishments in support of the Society’s mission to celebrate lives, save lives and to lead the fight for a world without cancer. She has also volunteered and supported the Dover Chamber of Commerce, Tri-City Christian Academy, and other organizations.

A lifelong New Hampshire native, Sarah graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Women’s Studies. When she’s not at the office, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Todd, and their two adult children. Outside of volunteering, some of her favorite activities include camping, biking and playing the piano.

Michelle joined Leone, McDonnell & Robert in 2022. In her role as Project Manager, Michelle manages short and long-term schedules and project due dates for audit and tax services. She also develops and oversees professional staff development plans, builds efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and helps define new operational strategies and process improvements.

Before joining the firm, Michelle worked in the healthcare field in strategic planning, medical staff services and clinical education. When she’s not managing projects and processes at the firm, Michelle loves spending time with her husband, cat, and two dogs, as well as giving back to the community at women’s heart health and animal welfare charities. An outdoor enthusiast, Michelle loves horseback riding, hiking, and riding ATVs and hopes to someday run the Chicago Marathon.

Donna Bouchard is part of the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts support team, working as one of our Administrative Assistants. Donna graduated with an associate degree in business sciences from the University of Maine – Augusta in May 1978 and has been working ever since, building a career that stretches over four decades.

Donna first entered the accounting profession in 1981 and has been in the field ever since, working at a few firms across the region. In her current role as Administrative Assistant, Donna contributes to multiple projects across virtually every level in our organization. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are vital to her success at the firm, allowing her to wear many professional hats and manage various responsibilities with the day-to-day operations of our bustling North Conway office. Additionally, Donna’s people skills make her a pleasure to interact with; she makes it her mission to get to know our clients on a first-name basis, making herself available to answer questions and help in any way possible.

Understanding the value of volunteering in the community, Donna does the monthly bookkeeping for Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.), an organization that assists in training service dogs.

Originally from Winslow, ME, Donna currently lives in Fryeburg, ME, with her family. When not in the office, Donna, one of nine siblings, loves camping and swimming and family get-togethers with her brothers/sisters and extended family. However, her favorite activity is spending time with her young grandson and his new baby brother whom she credits with keeping her young!

Cindy Carver is a Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Billing & Collections Specialist. She has an extensive professional background that includes 16+ years as a social security, worker’s compensation, and personal injury paralegal before joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. Prior to that Cindy worked as an administrative assistant and billing and collections specialist for an accident reconstruction company and law firm.

In her role at LMR, Cindy leads our billing team and manages our company collections. She also provides assistance to our Marketing Director with initiatives and assists with company onboarding. Cindy is extremely organized, action-oriented, efficient and excellent at multi-tasking, all professional traits that make her an invaluable asset to the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team. Most importantly, Cindy isn’t just great at her job (which, trust us, she is) — but she enjoys it as well! Every day Cindy arrives at the office excited to work with colleagues who range in age from young college interns through retirement age and tackle whatever the day brings.

When not helping the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts crew stay organized and get paid, Cindy enjoys spending time with family and friends including her children, granddaughters, siblings, nieces, and nephews. She loves dancing, hiking, floating in her pool, Geocaching, and playing cribbage. She also prioritizes giving back to the community, serving on an American Cancer Society Relay For Life team. Cindy has a few items on her bucket list she’s looking forward to crossing off, including a solo trip to Ireland, zip lining, and taking a balloon ride.

Meet our Wolfeboro Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth “Betty” Roome. Betty first joined the LMRPA team in 2017 — and she’s been successfully running our Wolfeboro reception area ever since. Organized, polished, and a lifelong Wolfeboro resident, Betty is perfectly suited to field incoming calls and greet our clients, visitors, and guests.

In addition to her receptionist duties, Betty also manages a wide range of administrative tasks and projects. Prior to joining LMR, Betty worked in banking and for a local attorney for 29 years. She has also taken paralegal courses at NHTI.