“Be grateful and say thank you. And remember it’s up to us to work as a team to make the best use of our resources in order to provide the highest level of service to our clients.”Melissa joined CR&Y in 1989. A graduate of Cedar Crest College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Melissa is also a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (National Institute for Excellence in Professional Education). When not at work, Melissa spends her time with family, reading or out walking.
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Partner
Practice Areas
- Not-for-Profit and Governmental audits
- Estate Planning
- Corporate and individual tax preparation
Memberships
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Volunteer Experience & Causes
- Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley - Board Member (2008 - 2010; 2014 - Present)
- Parkland School District Community Advisory Council - Board Member; past Secretary and Vice-president (2004 - Present)
- Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley - Board Member; Treasurer; Secretary (1998 - 2003)
- Visiting Nurses Northeast - Board Member (1996 - 1998)
- Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce Executive Women’s Council - Member; Volunteer - 1997 - 1998
Certificates
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