Meet the Team

GRB&A prides itself on its collaborative, supportive working environment. Our associates are active members of the community, balancing their professional lives with fulfilling family time, personal interests and public service. We encourage our team members to learn, grow and lead during their time at GRB&A.

Gary R. Bozel

Gary R. Bozel, CPA

Partner

Gary has over 41 years of experience providing accounting, tax, estate planning, and management advisory services to the Firm’s clients, helping them to achieve the highest and best financial results and personal goals, while making a difference in their lives.

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When Gary is not working with GRB&A’s clients or team, he is an avid golfer, and enjoys sports and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Towson University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Kelly A. DeRose, CPA/PFS, MST

Partner

Kelly shares her talent in tax advisory and planning services, and will continue guiding the tax services area for the firm.

A forward-thinker, Kelly champions and pursues opportunities leading to the firm's overall growth. She boasts over 21 years of professional industry experience and is passionate about being a trusted advisor that helps clients feel good about their financial decisions.

Kelly is a CPA and holds a Personal Financial Specialist designation. She is an accounting graduate of Towson University and has a Masters In Taxation from University of Baltimore.

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Kelly, her husband, and son, enjoy spending time together dancing, hiking, reading, and watching movies.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • Masters in Taxation, University of Baltimore School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Towson University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • AICPA Tax Section with Tax Advisor
  • AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Credential with PFP Section
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
  • MACPA State Tax Committee Member
Kelly A. DeRose, CPA/PFS, MST
Megan L.Emdad, CPA, MBA

Megan L. Emdad, CPA, MBA

Partner

Megan oversees closely held business client consulting, and financial statement presentation and analysis for GRB&A.

As an integrated mentor, she enhances the education and development of the staff, and plays an integral role in the planning for our clients. Megan began her career at GRB&A over ten years ago. With a true loyalty to the firm’s future and its clients, Megan is an achieved partner at an early stage in her career. She is an accounting graduate of St. Joseph’s University and holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Loyola University Maryland.

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In her spare time, Megan spends time with her husband and dog, trying new restaurants, and exploring new travel destinations.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Master of Business Administration, Loyola University Maryland
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. Joseph’s University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Robert J. Maisonneuve, CPA

Manager

Bob joined GRB&A in December 2002 and has over 25 years of experience in public accounting. He provides accounting and tax services to clients in a variety of industries.

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When he is not taking care of our incredible clients, Bob enjoys spending time with his family.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Loyola University Maryland

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
Robert J. Maisonneuve, CPA
Carolyn D. Boyd, CPA

Carolyn D. Boyd, CPA

Senior Staff Accountant

Carolyn has more than 28 years of accounting experience, including 5 years in private sector and 23 years in public accounting. Her areas of expertise include accounting, compilations, reviews, payroll, tax preparation, and accounting services. Carolyn is passionate about meeting the needs of small and mid-size business clients and is dedicated to helping them achieve business success through support and strategic advice.

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In her spare time, you can find Carolyn cooking or baking goodies for her family and co-workers.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance, Towson University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Stacy A. Denton, CPA

Senior Staff Accountant

Stacy specializes in tax services for individual clients. Her favorite part of working directly with individuals is getting to know them - their families, their work, their concerns - and developing a relationship to best assist with their needs.

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Stacy is a trivia buff and loves to play both virtually and with family and friends at local trivia nights.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Master of Accountancy, Taxation Concentration, Auburn University
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Auburn University

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA)
Stacy A. Denton, CPA
Christian J. Malone

Christian J. Malone

Staff Accountant

Christian is a CPA candidate new to public accounting after 2 years in the nonprofit sector. His areas of focus include tax preparation and planning as well as audit and review services. Christian has a passion for comprehending new tax legislation to provide exceptional service to all his clients.

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In his free time, Christian enjoys hiking, visiting local eateries and vineyards in the Baltimore area, and rooting for his local sports teams.

Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Salisbury University

Affiliations

  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Seema J. Parekh

Staff Accountant/Paraprofessional

Seema has been providing accounting services to various small business clients for over 25 years. Seema’s knowledge and experience, as well as her proficiency in QuickBooks, allows her to play a major role in providing tax and accounting services, bookkeeping and QuickBooks training. Seema also manages the preparation of payroll tax returns and worker’s compensation audits. She is known for her commitment to clients and her ability to build an excellent rapport with them. She communicates clearly and effectively with clients and coworkers.

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Seema is fluent in four languages and enjoys traveling, cooking, meeting people and hiking with her family. She is an active volunteer for the American Diversity Group, a non-profit organization that conducts health fairs and food distribution drives for underprivileged communities.

Education & Qualifications

  • Certified Professional in QuickBooks Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bangalore University

Affiliations

  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
Seema J. Parekh
Donna E. Perry

Donna E. Perry

Operations Manager

Donna provides support to our team of accountants to ensure total client satisfaction.

With a passion for making a difference for our clients and staff, she continually strives to stay abreast of the newest, most efficient products and technologies to meet the needs of the firm and provide a stellar work product for our clients.

Donna makes it her mission to receive and organize all incoming and outgoing information in order to provide a timely turnaround for all of our services.

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When time allows, Donna loves to travel. She spent five years teaching school-aged children in Brasov, Romania, which was a life-changing experience. Whether traveling the local countryside or abroad, there is no adventure too big or too small!

Education & Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Accounting, Liberty University
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Liberty University

Affiliations

  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)

Gwendolyn I. Vollmer

Administrative Assistant

Gwen has more than 22 years of experience in administration and accounting, with a proven track record of senior level support. She uses her strong presentation and problem-solving skills to develop and foster client relationships. Helping clients and developing long-lasting professional and personal relationships is one of the rewarding parts of the position.

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Gwen enjoys reading, beach vacations, going to Baltimore Ravens games, and spending quality time with her family.

Affiliations

  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
Gwendolyn I. Vollmer