Meet the Team

At DRDA, our strength is in our people. We believe that
behind every great solution is a team of professionals
who lead with integrity, think strategically, and care
deeply about the clients they serve.

From Business Advisors and CPAs, to operations leaders and client relations experts, each team member plays a vital role in delivering the quality, service, and innovation that DRDA is known for.

Our firm culture rewards creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We’re not just advisors and
accountants—we’re problem solvers, educators, mentors, trusted advisors and advocates. United by shared
values and a clear mission, we work together to help businesses thrive and achieve sustainability.

Leadership & Management

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Douglas A. Dickey

CPA, CVGA, CEPA

Partner

Laurian Tollett - Audit Manager

LAURIAN TOLLETT

CPA, CVA

Partner, Audit /Acc. & Tax / QB

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Stephen Mitchley

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COO

Michelle Meissner - Director, Talent & Culture

Michelle Meissner

Talent & Culture Director

CHRISTOPHER BERNIER

CHRISTOPHER BERNIER

Tax Director

Nick Warren

Nick Warren

Tax Advisor

Carisma James - Tax Advisory Services

Carisma James

EA

Tax Advisory Services

Ross Putansu - Tax Advisor

Ross Putansu

JD, CPA, EA

Tax Advisory Services

JENNIFER STILLMAN

JENNIFER STILLMAN

CPA

Tax Manager

STACEY SHIELDS

STACEY SHIELDS

CPA

Tax Manager

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RENE’ LEWIS

Director of Project Management and Production Administration

VIOLET ROBINSON

VIOLET ROBINSON

MBA, Notary Public

Client Service and Project Manager

BRYAN UECKER

BRYAN UECKER

QPA, QPEC, AIF, AIFA

Retirement Plan & BORSA Manager

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DENA MAY

M. Ed.

Talent Acquisition and Program Support Manager

EVA JIANG

EVA JIANG

MBA

Marketing Research Analyst

TAMI BAIRD

TAMI BAIRD

Accounting & Payroll Manager

VANESSA KING

VANESSA KING

EA, CTC

Client Accounting Services Manager

NANCI PIRELA

NANCI PIRELA

Supervising Senior Client Accounting Services

LAURA ESPINOZA

LAURA ESPINOZA

Senior Auditor

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Mengtong Zhang

Data Analyst

Anthony Alves - Production Administrator II

ANTHONY ALVES

Payroll/Production Admin II

SAMANTHA CERDA

SAMANTHA CERDA

Tax Senior/Notary

ERIC VASQUEZ

ERIC VASQUEZ

CPA

Audit Staff II

Ushma Patel - Professional Staff II

USHMA PATEL

EA

Tax Staff II/Client Acct Services

LEO FERNANDEZ

LEO FERNANDEZ

Tax Staff II

SARA COMEAUX

SARA COMEAUX

Tax Staff II

KRISHNA PATEL

KRISHNA PATEL

Tax Staff I

CRISSY LOPEZ

CRISSY LOPEZ

Accounts Receivable

LISA BAKER

LISA BAKER

Supervising Senior Client Accounting Services

MARCOS ZAVALA

MARCOS ZAVALA

Junior Accounting Staff

MIGUEL QUIJANO

MIGUEL QUIJANO

Production Admin I

PATRICK SATTERFIELD

PATRICK SATTERFIELD

Tax Staff I

TAYLOR OWENS

TAYLOR OWENS

Tax Staff I

Dalilah Darancou

Dalilah Darancou

CPA

Tax Senior/ CRM

Jennifer Salisbury

Jennifer Salisbury

Senior Client Accounting Services

Oanh (Linh) Nguyen

Oanh (Linh) Nguyen

EA

Tax Senior

Meli Ortez

Meli Ortez

Production Admin Manager

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Mack Miller

Sr. Business Advisor

Valerie Kopecki

Valerie Kopecki

Tax Senior

At DRDA, every name on this list represents more than a title—they represent the values, expertise, and
commitment that define who we are. Our team is the reason we’ve earned trust from clients nationwide,
maintained year-over-year growth, and continue to deliver proactive, people-first service. We’re proud to
have such a diverse and driven group behind our mission—and even prouder to grow together.