Small Firms Unite!
If you have a small accounting and/or tax practice, you can’t afford to NOT belong to the PSTAP. The Pennsylvania Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals is a professional member-driven organization that provides education, information, tools and resources to more than 1,900 members around the state. With its inception in 1946, PSTAP, then PSPA (Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants) was originally created to serve the needs of Public Accountants. Today, however, our membership is composed of certified public accountants (70%), public accountants, enrolled agents and tax practitioners. The PSTAP represents the interests of sole practitioners and smaller sized accounting firms. If you would like information about how to join the PSTAP, or the many benefits associated with membership in the PSTAP they are available here, or you can contact our Executive Office at info@pstap.org or by calling toll free 1-800-270-3352. If you want an application to join, click here.
PSTAP Membership Makeup
Mission Statement
The object of this Society is to elevate and maintain among its members a high standard of proficiency and integrity; to promote and protect the interests of public accountants within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; to cultivate a spirit of professional cooperation among its members; to promote local associations of public accountants and establish goodwill and understanding between the general public and the public accounting profession throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Organizational Structure
- Executive Committee
- Board of Directors
- Chapters
- Chapter Officers
- Committees
Organizational Structure
Executive Committee
The PSTAP Executive Committee consists of the current line officers and no less than five other members (3 of which must be Past Presidents of the organization). The function of the Executive Committee is to conduct the business of the Society between Board of Director meetings. All decisions made by the Executive Committee are subject to ratification of the PSTAP Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
The PSTAP Board of Directors consists of each line officer, the National Society of Accountants State Director, each Chapter President, and one Delegate elected annually by his/her local chapter. Past Presidents of the organization also maintain a seat on the Board if they meet the board meeting attendance requirements outlined by the PSTAP By-Laws.
Chapters
PSTAP is comprised of 9 Chapters across the state. Chapters are spread out geographically, and include: Buxmont, Central, Lehigh Valley, Northeast, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Southeast, South Central, and West Central.
Committees
Our committess are responsible for the design and implementation of all PSTAP projects. PSTAP committees are active and committed to carrying out the goals of the organization.
Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
Thomas E. Ostrowski
Pittsburgh
PRESIDENT ELECT
Jeanette S. Trama
New Milford
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
Quakertown
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Philadelphia
SECRETARY
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Quakertown
TREASURER
Linda R. Chicano
Media
Maurice Brubaker
Lewisburg
Paul Cannataro
Drexel Hill
Francis Cellini
Chadds Ford
Amish Dhanak
Malvern
Penny Ann Erbe
Allison Park
Mary Lew Kehm
Whitehall
Richard Kelly
Chadds Ford
H. Richard Neidermyer
Lititz
Clare Shaw
Langhorne
James Tice
York
Neil Trama
Scranton
Board of Directors
Lamont Anderson
Warminster
George Bancroft, Jr., CPA
Worcester
Kathleen Barry, CPA
Philadelphia
Randy Brandt
Manheim
Richard Brasch, Jr., CPA
Ellenton
Maurice Brubaker
Lewisburg
Paul Cannataro
Drexel Hill
Francis Cellini
Chadds Ford
Linda Chicano
Media
Arlan Christ
Kutztown
Bernard Deverson
Pittsburgh
Amish Dhanak
Malvern
Dawn Douglas
Chadds Ford
Penny Ann Erbe
Allison Park
James Frederick
Roaring Spring
Marvin Huttman
Highland Beach
Joyce Huttman
Highland Beach
Tatiana Ivoylova
Allison Park
Rick Kauffman
Hamburg
Mary Lew Kehm
Whitehall
Richard Kelly
Chadds Ford
Colleen Krcelich
Bethlehem
Thomas Maher
Harrisburg
Barry Meyer
Hanover
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Quakertown
H. Richard Neidermyer
Lititz
Thomas Ostrowski
Pittsburgh
Aaron Perriello
Lower Burrell
Andrew Piernock, Jr.
Philadelphia
Philip Reid
Dallas
Linda Roth
Bath
Clare Shaw
Langhorne
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
Quakertown
James Tice
York
Neil Trama
Scranton
Jeanette Trama
New Milford
Raymond Wolownik
Willow Street
Francis Worden
New Milford
Michelle Young
Pen Argyl
Chapters
General Information
PSTAP chapters are very active, and provide an excellent way to get involved with the organization at the local level. Our chapters hold monthly chapter meetings, which include dinner and generally either 2 or 4 hours of continuing professional education. Chapter meeting notices are sent to all chapter members, and the cost is very reasonable. Topics are timely, relevant and informative. In addition, many members value the opportunity to meet and network with other accounting professionals. Members choose their chapter preference upon application. Most members join the chapter closest to where they work.
Find out more about a PSTAP chapter by clicking on the chapter title below to visit the chapter’s homepage. For a listing of all PSTAP Chapter’s Officers, click the Chapter Officers tab above.
PSTAP EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Sherry L. DeAgostino, Executive Director
150 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1-800-270-3352
FAX - 717-614-8663
info@pspa-state.org
BUXMONT
George Bancroft, Jr., CPA, President
PO Box 34
Worcester, PA 19490
610-662-2818
FAX -
CENTRAL
Rick Kauffman, President
140 Focht Ln
Hamburg, PA 19526
610-562-8682
FAX -
LEHIGH VALLEY
Colleen Krcelich, President
2360 Apple St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-248-1744
FAX -
NORTHEAST
Philip Reid, President
1130 Twin Stacks Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
570-991-0551
FAX -
PHILADELPHIA
Amish Dhanak, President
605 Swedesford Road
Swedesford Corporate Center
Malvern, PA 19355
484-318-7290
FAX - 484-328-3968
SOUTH CENTRAL
Thomas Maher, President
2732 Colonial Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
7178362175
FAX - 7176521760
SOUTHEAST
Richard Kelly, President
2 West Pennsbury Way
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-9700
FAX - 610-388-9537
WEST CENTRAL
James Frederick, President
1156 Spang Street Ext
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
814-224-5196
FAX - 814-224-2113
WESTERN PA
Aaron Perriello, President
2524 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell, PA 15068-3027
724-337-3527
FAX - 724-337-0787
Chapter Officers
BUXMONT
George D. Bancroft, Jr., CPA, President
Worcester
Kathleen C. Barry, CPA, 1st Vice President
Philadelphia
Donna Wilder, Treasurer
Jamison
Toni J. Severns, Secretary
Trevose
CENTRAL
Rick C. Kauffman, President
Hamburg
H. Richard Neidermyer, 1st Vice President
Lititz
Randy L. Brandt, Treasurer
Manheim
Charles J. Hafer, Secretary
Hamburg
Raymond A. Wolownik, Delegate to Board
Willow Street
LEHIGH VALLEY
Colleen S. Krcelich, President
Bethlehem
Michelle A. Young, Vice President
Pen Argyl
Judith N. Schultz, Treasurer
Bethlehem
Susan M. Smith, Recording Secretary
Clinton
Judith A. Stanz, Corr. Secretary
Northampton
NORTHEAST
Philip D. Reid, President
Dallas
Maryellen M. Shook, 1st Vice President
Dalton
Robert W McDonald, 2nd Vice President
Scranton
Robert A. Emmi, Treasurer
Scranton
Francis J. Worden, Secretary
New Milford
PHILADELPHIA
Amish Dhanak, President
Malvern
Janet A. Pastor, Secretary
Media
Emile P. Cianfrani, Treasurer
Broomall
SOUTH CENTRAL
Thomas P Maher, President
Harrisburg
Tracy Radic, Treasurer
Harrisburg
Robyn A. Bauder, Secretary
Elizabethtown
SOUTHEAST
Richard B. Kelly, President
Chadds Ford
Francis J. Cellini, 1st Vice President
Chadds Ford
David W. Hughes, 2nd Vice President
Media
Dawn L. Douglas, Treasurer/Secretary
Chadds Ford
WEST CENTRAL
James S Frederick, President
Roaring Spring
W. Keith Booher, Vice President
Lewistown
Nicole D Frederick, Secretary
Roaring Spring
WESTERN PA
Aaron R. Perriello, President
Lower Burrell
W. Cotton Mather, Vice President
ALLISON PARK
Tatiana Ivoylova, Delegate to Board
Allison Park
Charles E. Lapp, Treasurer
McDonald
Diane R Miller, Secretary
Pittsburgh
Committees
The PSTAP has the following committees created to serve the needs of the members. Click on the name of the committee to view the PSTAP members who are serving on the selected committee.
69th Annual Meeting
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Ellen F. Cannataro
Auditing
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
H. Richard Neidermyer
Thomas E. Ostrowski
Budget
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Linda R. Chicano
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Thomas E. Ostrowski
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Clare M. Shaw
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
James F. Tice
Jeanette S. Trama
By-Laws
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Mary Lew Kehm
Barry L. Meyer
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Linda M. Roth
James F. Tice
Committee on Practice Continuation
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Francis J. Cellini
Bernard A. Deverson
Marvin R. Huttman
Committee on Professional Conduct & Grievances
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Michael J. Davis
Joyce P. Huttman
Cooperation with IRS
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Francis J. Cellini
Michael J. Davis
Mary Lew Kehm
Cooperation with PA Department of Revenue
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Maurice R. Brubaker
Linda R. Chicano
Amish Dhanak
Maria D. Henderson
Richard B. Kelly
Clare M. Shaw
James F. Tice
Editorial Advisory
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Joyce P. Huttman
Clare M. Shaw
Education
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Paul J. Cannataro
Francis J. Cellini
Bernard A. Deverson
Penny Ann Erbe
James S Frederick
Colleen S. Krcelich
Barry L. Meyer
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Clare M. Shaw
James F. Tice
Neil C. Trama
Executive Office Oversight
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Linda R. Chicano
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
Jeanette S. Trama
Legislative
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Linda R. Chicano
Michael J. Davis
Richard B. Kelly
Aaron R. Perriello
Margaret Rovinski
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
Neil C. Trama
Long Range Planning
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Linda R. Chicano
Tatiana Ivoylova
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
James F. Tice
Jeanette S. Trama
Membership / Public Relations
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Amish Dhanak
Dawn L. Douglas
Celestine Henderson
Tatiana Ivoylova
Dennis I. Markowitz
Andrew J. Piernock, Jr.
Barbara Ann Soltysiak
Jeanette S. Trama
Monitoring PA State Board of Accountancy
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Randy L. Brandt
Nominating
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Francis J. Worden
Michelle A. Young
PICPA Liason
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Political Action Committee
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Barry L. Meyer
Francis J. Worden
Scholarship
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
George D. Bancroft, Jr., CPA
Amish Dhanak
Dawn L. Douglas
James S Frederick
Joseph P. Ianni
Rick C. Kauffman
Colleen S. Krcelich
Thomas P Maher
Deborah Mininger-Lahneman
Aaron R. Perriello
Francis J. Worden
Technology
The following PSTAP members serve on this committee:
Francis J. Cellini
Mary Lew Kehm
James F. Tice
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