Our People

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).

After working for over three years in Wolfeboro, Katie moved to the Dover office, where she 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 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 Supervisor 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 AICPA and NHSCPA. She’s also on the NHSCPA Young Professionals Committee, where she serves as a mentor for their Mentorship Program, and the Plymouth State University Business Advisory Board. Kim is also a member of the Board of Directors for Dover Adult Learning Center.

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)
  • Young Professionals Committee
  • Mentor / Mentorship Program
• Plymouth State University
  • Business Advisory Board
• Dover Women’s Business League
• Dover Adult Learning Center
  • Finance Committee
  • Board of Directors

EDUCATION

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

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.

EDUCATION

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

MEMBERSHIPS

• For Goodness Cakes
  • Volunteer

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.