Our People

Kimberly started her career at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts in 2015 after graduating from Plymouth State University. During her time at Plymouth State, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Professional Communication. She also earned the distinction of being a Top 20 Senior and graduating summa cum laude (she doesn’t like to brag—but we’re happy to do it for her!).

A Manager in our Dover, New Hampshire office, Kimberly has focused on auditing, with some tax work that spans nonprofits, manufacturing, and employee benefit plan audits. Kimberly loves working with clients in various industries, gaining an understanding of different verticals, forming professional relationships, traveling to clients, and working as a team to achieve goals and deadlines. She also assists in the firm’s recruiting process and training new staff members, proving that she’s a true team player willing to jump in and help out with whatever the firm needs.

Kimberly is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA).  She serves on both the Society’s Board of Directors and on the Young Professionals Committee. An active member of the Board of Directors for Dover Adult Learning Center (DALC), Kimberly serves as the Treasurer and on the Finance Committee.

A resident of Somersworth, NH, Kimberly enjoys camping, boating, snowboarding, and spending time with family and friends. With a strong sense of adventure and passion for travel, Kim hopes to visit all of the National Parks in the United States.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • New Hampshire

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
  • Board of Directors
  • Young Professionals Committee
  • Mentorship Program
• Dover Women’s Business League
• Dover Adult Learning Center
  • Board of Directors
  • Treasurer
  • Finance Committee

EDUCATION

• Plymouth State University, summa cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2015)
  • Minor: Professional Communication

Katie arrived at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts after graduating summa cum laude from UNH with a B.S. in Business Administration with an option in Accounting 2012 and an M.S. in Accounting in 2013. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA).

Katie focuses her expertise primarily on audit and attestation engagements for closely-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations, including single audits. She also performs tax preparation services for closely-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. In her role as Supervisor, Katie gets to work and problem solve with various audit teams, as well as build strong client partnerships. Her talent for mastering constantly-evolving standards and excitement for learning new things have made her an invaluable asset to the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team.

An Exeter, NH native, Katie moved to Dover after college, where she currently resides. Outside the office, when the weather is nice, you can find her out on the Dover Community Trail. She is also an avid hockey fan and enjoys baking. Katie loves foreign languages and has studied five languages besides English, earning a Spanish minor in college.

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, summa cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (2012)
  • Master of Science: Accounting (2013)

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)

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)

Kerri Hanson joined the Leone, McDonnell & Roberts team in 2022 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated from Saint Anselm College (BA) in 2020 and Merrimack College (MSA- concentration in Taxation and Forensics) in 2022. While many people come to the accounting field in college, Kerri has known what she wanted to do when she grew up since she was a kid. In the 6th grade, her class took a field trip to Exchange City, where she spent the day as an accountant and knew working in accounting was her dream. So, essentially, working at LMPRA isn’t just a job for Kerri — it’s a dream come true!

In her role as Staff Accountant, Kerri gets to do what she loves — problem-solving for clients and serving in a field known for integrity and ethics. She approaches client projects like a real-time puzzle where she finds creative ways for clients to resolve their problems and achieve the best results for their needs.

Before joining Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Kerri worked as a Senior Accountant at a local bank in NH for two years. In her downtime, she volunteers at For Goodness Cakes, an organization that matches volunteers to make and hand-deliver birthday and graduation cakes to children in foster care and youth overcoming adversity on their special day. Kerri loves to travel in her free time, visiting 22 countries total in her life, and eight European countries this past summer alone. In the future, she hopes to see all seven world wonders and skydive in a different country.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• Saint Anselm College
  • Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting (2020)
• Merrimack College
  • Master of Science with a concentration in Taxation and Forensics (2022)

Katie DuBois is a Staff Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. With a strong academic background and a passion for problem solving, she brings a unique blend of skills and experience to our team of financial professionals.

A lifelong Moultonborough, New Hampshire resident, Katie attended the University of New Hampshire, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with options in both accounting and information systems and business analytics. Katie holds AICPA and NHSCPA memberships, loves trying new things, and thrives on challenges — all traits that make her an excellent addition to the LMR team where she focuses on tax and audit services.

Prior to joining the team, Katie honed her people skills working as an office manager, in several restaurants, and as an intern at our firm! When not in the office, Katie loves skiing, hiking, and being lakeside with friends and family. She also enjoys traveling and dreams of someday going on an African safari.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire, summa cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting & Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) (2023)

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 sports, 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.