Don received a degree in Accounting from Merrimack College and is Enrolled to Practice before the IRS. After beginning his career at a CPA firm out of college, Don worked at Raytheon and Sanders Associates elevating his fields of accounting in almost every position available. When he left to pursue his own business full-time, he was the Manager of Financial Planning and Assistant Controller. In 1978, Don started his own tax and accounting practice, Professional Tax Consultants, serving thousands of clients from simple personal returns all the way up to multi-million dollar corporations. Today, Don has over 45 years of experience in all aspects of accounting and taxation.

Dave joined Arcadia Tax in January of 2022.  He attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University in late 2019 and is an Enrolled Agent to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Dave currently resides in Nashua, and enjoys science-fiction, gaming, and watching football in his spare time.

Mason Arsenault joined Arcadia Tax in July 2022. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Salem State University and earned his Enrolled Agent (EA) credential in April of 2019.

Prior to joining the firm, Mason worked for a number of small to medium-sized CPA firms ranging from Central Massachusetts to the Greater Boston Area. He has spent that entire time working as a senior tax accountant and tax analyst and just loves working with small businesses to help them navigate the complex world of taxes.

Mason currently resides in Beverly Massachusetts so that he can be around to help his Grandparents and other friends and family. Never wanting to sit still and always looking for new experiences, he has dabbled in everything from mountain climbing to ballroom dancing during his professional career.

Graduated from University of New Hampshire Magna Cum Laude with Bachelor of Arts in Math in 1974. Started working for Leon D. Davis, Jr. a Public Accountant right from college. The business was sold to the CPA firm of Maksalla & Bahsler, Inc in 1988. Then in 1999 another member joined the firm and it became known as McCafferty, Maksalla & Bahsler, Inc. Left the firm in 2000 to work at a local day care center where her daughter was attending. February 2004 joined the accounting firm of Linda J. Jacobson, CPA and Associates, PLLC where she remained until the merger in December 2022 with Arcadia Tax. Helen has over 44 years of experience in taxation.

Helen lives in Bedford, NH, which her husband of 37 years. Enjoys reading Clive Cussler novels, working outside in the yard and taking trips with her husband to visit their daughter in Carmel, NY.

Marie Wallace joined Arcadia Tax in December 2022. Prior to joining the firm. Marie worked at Linda Jacobson CPA firm. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Marie currently resides in Manchester, New Hampshire, and enjoys hiking, walks, yoga, and watching movies.

Graduate of Husson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Master’s Degree in Business. Worked at Linda J Jacobson CPA & Associates, PLLC for nine years before joining Arcadia. Worked for ten years at various other CPA firms and worked 20 years for nonprofit and various private companies throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Have been a board member or officer for various nonprofits including past Secretary for Penquis CAP; Past Member of Keep Bangor Beautiful and as their Vendor Chair for their major fund raiser the Bangor Garden Show, which drew attendance of over 18,000 people. I was responsible for overseeing the 100 +/- vendors during the show. Most recently was member and Treasurer of Kingstowne Crossing Cooperative. 

Diane is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University. For many years she worked as a paralegal in law firms in Connecticut and Boston, MA. Before retiring, she was the Senior Executive Assistant to the Dean of Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for 18 years. Diane is an ordained Episcopal Deacon and serves at St. Peter’s Church in Londonderry. She lives in Hudson with her tripod cat, Grace.

Cheri Baker is a 2007 graduate of Rivier University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She spent the next 15 years working in various areas of Financial Services, with a heavy focus on Investing and Retirement. Cheri joined the Arcadia Tax family in September 2023 as Office Administrator.

Cheri loves cats, spending quiet time in nature, helping others find their joy and passions in life, and finding creative solutions to life’s challenges.
She lives in Merrimack, NH with her chosen family and 4 rescue cats.

Rose Guilas is the tax administrator for the Arcadia tax team. She has been in this position for several years now and assists other tax practices with workflow management. Her primary focus is managing task workflow, assisting internal teams, and ensuring that work is delivered to clients in a timely manner. Prior to joining Arcadia, Rose worked at the Sadovnick Morgan accounting firm. Rose loves to travel, to do outdoor activities with her family, and to play different kinds of sports.