Our Team
New clients typically meet with a partner of the firm who is a dedicated, experienced certified public accountant. Personal contact with clients is our highest priority, so we can assess each client’s needs on an individual basis. Although each client confers principally with a partner in charge, teamwork is encouraged and the team approach is often used to solve difficult technical problems. Thus the combined efforts of a tax specialist or an audit specialist may be utilized to provide the highest quality service to ensure positive results for our clients.WRDR Partners
Mary E. Lancaster
CPA
Managing Partner
(815) 730-6250 x1030
mel@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Planning, Consulting
- Assurance and Advisory Services
- Not-For-Profit Auditing
Experience:
Mary Lancaster has been practicing public accounting since 1988 and has been a part of auditing governmental entities, not-for-profit entities, and health care organizations. She also has experience in tax planning and preparation for individuals, trust and estates, not-for-profit, and corporate clients.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Lewis University
Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
- Cathedral of St. Raymond Administration Commission, Chair
- Cathedral of St. Raymond School Board, President
- Will Grundy Center for Independent Living, Treasurer and President
- Zonta Club of Joliet Area, Treasurer
- Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Council of Working Women, Treasurer
Cathy A. Thomas
CPA
WRDR Partner
(815) 730-6250 x1020
cat@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Planning, Consulting
- Assurance and Advisory Services
- Estate Planning and Tax Return Preparation
Experience:
Cathy Thomas has been practicing public and private accounting since 1980 and has been a part of auditing governmental entities, not-for-profit entities, and nonpublic entities. She also has experience in tax planning and preparation for individuals, estates, gift tax, and corporate clients.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University
Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
- Estate Planning Council of the Greater Joliet Area
- Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Foundation Board
- Kiwanis Club of Joliet
- Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Council of Working Women
Katie A. Napier
CPA
WRDR Partner
(815) 730-6250 x1031
kan@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation, Planning & Consulting
- Assurance Services
- Managed Accounting Advisory Services
- Governmental Auditing
- Not-For-Profit Auditing
- Master of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois Chicago
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois Chicago
Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
- Illinois Association of School Business Officials
- Government Finance Officers Association
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties, Treasurer
- Cathedral of St. Raymond Athletic Board, Assistant Treasurer
Thomas E. Lancaster III
CPA, CVA
WRDR Partner
(815) 730-6250 X 1029
tel@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
- Assurance Services
- Business Valuation
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois Chicago
Affiliations:
- Will County Habitat for Humanity, President/Treasurer
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
- Rotary Club of Joliet
- Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Treasurer
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
Managers
Theresa L. Flowers
Manager
(815) 730-6250 x1027
tlf@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Services
Education:
- Associate in Applied Science, Joliet Junior College
- QuickBooks Professional Advisor
Sarah Barkauski
CPA
Manager
(815) 730-6250 x1021
seb@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
- Lewis University
Marlene Medina
CPA
Manager
(815) 730-6250 x1044
mam@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
- Hablo Español
Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- University of St. Francis
Staff
Michael Pieper
EA
Senior Staff Accountant
(815) 730-6250 x1028
mdp@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Lewis University
David A. Gonzalez
Staff Accountant
(815) 730-6250 x1037
dag@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
- Lewis University
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Service Areas:
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
- Hablo Español
Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- University of St. Francis
Affiliations:
- Joliet Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA), Treasurer
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Service Areas:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Income Tax Preparation
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Lewis University
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Service Areas:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Services
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- University of Illinois Chicago
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Service Areas:
- Auditing Staff
- Income Tax Preparation
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Lewis University
Daisy Monarrez
Managed Accounting Staff
(815) 730-6250 x1039
dam@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Services
- Hablo Español
Melissa Chruscinski
Managed Accounting Staff
(815) 730-6250 x1040
moc@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Services
Natalie A. Manley
CPA
Senior Staff Accountant
(815) 730-6250 x1018
nam@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Cash Management
- Campaign Disclosure Report Preparation
- Income Tax Preparation
- Auditing Staff
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Saint Francis
Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Illinois CPA Society
- Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Council of Working Women
- CASA of Will County, Past Board Member
- Will Grundy Center for Independent Living, Committee Member
- United Way of Will County, Professional Division Representative
- Joliet Township High School Freshman Academy, Financial Literacy Presenter
- Joliet Junior College, Job Shadow Host
- WJOL 1340AM, Co-Host Lynn, Mary & Natalie Show
Support Staff
Robert D. Vironda
IT Director
(815) 730-6250 x1022
rdv@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
Technical Assistance
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Server 2019
- Server 2012
- Server 2008
Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- University of Saint Francis
Marsa A. Sistek
Support Staff
(815) 730-6250 x1042
mas@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Project Tracking Coordinator
- Quality Control Over Client Deliverables
Experience:
- 25+ Years with WRDR
Bette J. Brady
Support Staff
(815) 730-6250 x1010
bjb@wrdr.com
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Service Areas:
- Reception
- Billing
Experience:
- 10+ Years with WRDR
Catherine A. Carusi
Support Staff
(815) 730-6250
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Service Areas:
- Reception
- Billing
- Assist in Preparation of Client Deliverables
Education:
- Associates in Accounting
- Joliet Junior College
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