Meet Our Staff

Megan Fennell graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Notre Dame College in 1997, and joined the NMS family close to its inception later that year. In her 22 years of experience with the firm, she has focused mainly on corporate, partnership and individual taxation.

Megan Ghobrial joined NMS in January 2023. She graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Binghamton University and worked as a CPA/auditor for five years with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC in New York and Connecticut, with a heavy focus in healthcare and higher-ed clients. She moved to Ohio in 2013 and enjoys the quiet country living of Geauga County and volunteering within...

Michelle is originally from Erie, PA, but recently moved to Ohio. She is very happily engaged, and in her spare time enjoys doing crafty things including drawing and cross stitching. She also loves to read, play video games, and traveling.

Morgan Piecuch joined NMS as a staff accountant in May of 2021. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in accounting from Lake Erie College in 2021, and is working toward becoming a certified public accountant. Her background includes three years of banking experience at a credit union.

Nik Wesbecher graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting in 2023. He started at NMS as a tax intern that spring, then was hired as a staff accountant later that year.

Noelle Muro joined the NMS team as a staff accountant in July of 2019. She graduated from Cleveland State in the summer of 2019 with a Bachelors in business administration. Noelle had two accounting internships during tax season prior to working at NMS.

Patrick Vitelli joined NMS in 2015 as an intern and has since become a full time staff accountant. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Governors University. Previously, he was a chef, working at the Cleveland and Washington D.C. properties of the Ritz-Carlton hotel group. When not working, Patrick enjoys attending CrossFit and spending time with his family.

Ray McIntosh received his CPA license in 1972 and is a member of the AICPA and the OSCPA. He had his own accounting practice for over 30 years until merging into NMS.

Ryan Mersek started at NMS as an intern in March 2023, and later became a full-time staff accountant. He graduated Cum Laude from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Ryan is currently working towards becoming a certified public accountant.

Sandy Ward joined NMS in May 2017 to assist with marketing efforts, which included building a branded and active social media presence. She also serves as marketing coordinator for Geauga Park District.

Terri Miller joined the practices of Miller + Associates in 2000 and NMS in 2021. She graduated from Kent State University with a BA in Business Administration and accrued several years’ experience managing small businesses. She is experienced in corporate and personal tax preparation, accounting, financial statements, payroll, business start-up, and financial and business consulting. Terri is...

Terry Liss became an enrolled agent tax preparer in 2018, after 16 years with the IRS as a tax law specialist and instructor. He worked at Miller + Associates for three years and joined NMS in 2021. Terry has a master's degree in history and an accounting certificate from Lakeland Community College. As a kibbutz member in Israel for 25 years, he brings experience in farming, business and recreation...

Tina Blakeslee joined NMS in August 2015 and has been working in public accounting for more than 20 years. She is a tax preparer, can assist clients with QuickBooks setup and cleanup, and offers tax planning strategies for small business and individual clients.

Toni Erzen has worked in public accounting for 21 years. She has an associate's degree in accounting and earned her BA in Business Management from Hiram College in 2007. Toni became an enrolled agent through the IRS in March 2017.

Tricia Sauto has worked in public accounting since August 1985, became a CPA in December 1987, and earned her CGMA designation in February 2014. She is a member of the AICPA and the OSCPA, and graduated from the University of Akron with BSA in accounting in 1985.