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Firm Position Don is a partner in the Audit and Accounting Services Group and is the Office Managing Partner for the firm's Syracuse office. Professional Experience Don is responsible for the firm’s Auditing and Financial Services Consulting Departments. He specializes in audits of financial services organizations including community banks and securities brokers-dealers. In addition, he is experienced in consulting engagements including internal audit outsourcing, loan review, establishment and review of internal systems and controls, assistance in regulatory and compliance matters and implementation of new accounting pronouncements. Don manages several of the firm’s community banking clients, as well as securities brokers and dealers. Prior to joining the firm in 1987, Don spent five years with the accounting firm Coopers and Lybrand and nine years in financial management for a private wholesale company. Education BS, LeMoyne College Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in New York, 1984 Professional and Community Affiliations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member since 1984 New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, member since 1984 Current Member of Banking Committee Former Syracuse Chapter President, Vice President and Secretary Foundation for Accounting Education Annual Banking Conference Co-Chair, 1999 to 2000 Independent Bankers Association of New York State, associate member, 1994 to present Community Bankers Association of New York State, associate member, 2001 to present United Way Community Campaign. 2001 - 2002 Accountant Team Chair. 2002 - 2003 Professionals Team Co-Chair Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Board Member. 2003 to present Lysander Radisson Ice Arena, Founder and Board of Directors. 1990 to 1995 Radisson Community Association, Board of Directors. 1985 to 1990 Valley Youth Hockey Association, Board of Directors. 1979 to 1990 | 