Our People

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)

Colby Combs is a Staff Accountant in LMR’s Dover office, where he focuses primarily on tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. His work includes preparing 1040s, 1120s, 990s, and 1065s, giving him exposure to a wide range of client needs. What Colby enjoys most about accounting is the variety. He values the challenge of a field that is both broad and complex, one that pushes him to keep learning and improving.

Colby earned both his bachelor’s degree (2023) and MBA (2024) from Thomas College, achieving high honors every semester. A tax internship during his junior year confirmed his interest in the profession, leading him to pursue public accounting as a career after graduation.

Originally from Waldoboro, Maine, Colby now resides in Dover, NH. He is a member of both the AICPA and NHSCPA and is working toward his CPA license – a milestone he plans to celebrate with his first international trip, likely to Italy or Japan. When he’s not at the office, Colby enjoys watching soccer and football, staying active at the gym, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and picking up hobbies like reading and golf.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• Thomas College, high honors
  • Bachelor of Science: Accounting (2023)
  • Master of Business Administration (2024)

Marcos Marenco brings a strong public and governmental accounting foundation to his role as an Audit Staff Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. A graduate of Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Economics, Marcos is currently furthering his education by pursuing an MBA at Trine University.

Before joining LMRPA, Marcos spent nearly two years in public accounting, working extensively in governmental accounting and developing expertise in financial statement compilation, reviews, and audits. He enjoys the challenge of problem-solving and discovering new approaches to complex financial issues. His favorite part of working at LMRPA is the supportive and collaborative environment.

Originally from Monteverde, Costa Rica, Marcos now resides in Concord, NH. His passion for leadership and service was evident during his college years, where he served as President of Sigma Tau Gamma and led fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics.

Outside of work, Marcos loves nature and visiting his happy place: a mountain peak in Monteverde, where he can take in the beautiful scenery. At the top of his bucket list is a trip to experience the Northern Lights.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• Plymouth State University
  • Bachelor of Science: Accounting, minor in Economics (2023)
• Trine University
  • Currently pursuing MBA

Jalyn Pearl is a Staff Accountant at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, where she supports both audit and tax engagements across a wide range of industries.

Jalyn graduated summa cum laude from Bentley University with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) at Bentley. Before joining LMR, she spent two years as a business intern in the public utilities sector, gaining valuable hands-on experience in financial operations.

She enjoys the dynamic nature of the accounting profession, especially the opportunity to connect with a variety of clients and gain insight into how different businesses operate. One of her favorite things about LMR is working with our welcoming and helpful team of professionals.

Jalyn currently lives in Haverhill, MA with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, swimming, and snowmobiling. Her top bucket list item? Visiting every island in the Caribbean.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• Bentley University, summa cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Accountancy (2025)
  • Currently pursuing MSA

Janie Donahue is a Staff Accountant in the firm’s Dover office. A lifelong resident of Fremont, NH, she graduated from Merrimack College in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting.

During her time at Merrimack, Janie earned President’s List honors every semester for maintaining a GPA of 3.75 or higher. She also gained valuable experience through a semester-long Co-Op at a local accounting firm, where she focused primarily on audit work. That opportunity gave her firsthand insight into the profession and confirmed her interest in pursuing a career in public accounting.

At Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Janie continues to build her expertise on the audit side while working toward her CPA designation. She enjoys the accounting field for its variety and opportunities to learn and grow, as well as the fast-paced, detail-oriented nature of the work.

Outside of the office, Janie values time at the beach in Saco, Maine. She also enjoys cooking and baking, which she sees as both relaxing and a way to be creative. Janie’s childhood dream jobs ranged from waitress to race car driver. While she crossed waitressing off the list in college, she still hopes to experience the thrill of driving on a track one day.

MEMBERSHIPS

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

EDUCATION

• Merrimack College
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (2025)

Nathaniel Barber is a Staff Accountant in our North Conway office, where he supports a variety of client engagements, from audit workpapers to individual tax returns. He enjoys the challenge of accounting. To Nathaniel, every project is a puzzle—one that’s solved through sharp thinking and attention to detail.

Nathaniel graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Accounting and Finance. He was a Paul Scholar all four years and served as Vice President of Finance for his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi. Before joining LMR full-time, he got a head start as an intern with the firm.

A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Nathaniel lives in his hometown with his family. His happy place is canoeing, kayaking, or just relaxing by the water. In fact, Nathaniel loves the water so much that as a child, he had dreams of being a pirate — before realizing that accounting might offer a more practical professional path.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA)
• Alpha Sigma Phi, Beta Eta chapter
  • former Vice President

EDUCATION

• University of New Hampshire, magna cum laude
  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Accounting and Finance (2025)

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

Meet Dawn Pomerleau, a Client Accounting Specialist at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts. In her role at the firm, Dawn provides client services to our clients, including bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup, and management. The position is a great fit for her analytical skill set, and she thrives in our office’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Born and raised in Hooksett, NH, Dawn took accounting and information technology courses at Great Bay Community College and holds an AICPA certification. Before joining LMR, she also worked as the office manager/bookkeeper for 13 years at a local business, where she helped bring the company from paper ledgers to using QuickBooks Enterprise, developed policies and procedures, and assisted with opening two additional locations in CT and the US Virgin Islands.

When not assisting Leone, McDonnell & Roberts clients, Dawn enjoys crafts, puzzles, being outside, hiking, camping, and fishing. She also enjoys spending time with her two sons at home in Rochester, NH.

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • Online

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

EDUCATION

• Great Bay Community College

Lisa Soucy is a Client Accounting Specialist at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts bringing over 35 years of experience and a wealth of skills to the firm.

Lisa’s professional experience includes working as a Paralegal and Office Manager in law firms in both Rhode Island and New Hampshire. She has been responsible for a great deal of accounting services, including, but not limited to, managing client trust accounts, handling operating and payroll accounts, bank reconciliations and managing payables and receivables. With hands-on experience in time entry and office billing, Lisa also has over 12 years of experience utilizing both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.

Maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity in all that she does, Lisa has an eye for detail and relies on her organizational skills to tackle any project she manages. Lisa understands the importance of protecting sensitive information by prioritizing client confidentiality.

Lisa earned a BA and graduated with honors from Providence College, loves a challenge and enjoys continuing her education and learning new skills when presented with the opportunity.

Outside of the office, Lisa supports the CBTF (Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation), a cause close to her heart as a proud mother of a pediatric neurocytoma brain tumor survivor. Lisa’s happy place is on the water or anywhere with open space and clear, blue skies. She also enjoys hiking, reading a good book, and traveling.

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.

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.