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Meet our professionals…Carew & Wells brings the power of a team focused on your needs. Our staff has a unique and diverse background which complements the traditional accounting advice we provide.  Our collaboration will bring new insights.

Karen Carew

Karen Carew
CPA, CFE - Partner
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Karen Carew, CPA, CFE - Partner

“Having started my own business from scratch, I have a unique understanding of the financial and emotional challenges small businesses experience.”

Karen Carew is a founding partner with 15 years of experience in performing and supervising audits with a proven track record and satisfied customers. Karen earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire.

She has a wide variety of clients; from small, local businesses, to a corporation with more than $14 million in annual revenues. She also works with non-profits of every size and funding source and governmental entities at the state and local level. In addition to the traditional accounting and audit services, Karen is a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Karen has been actively involved on the board of several non-profits and has given numerous lectures and presentations to local business groups and attorneys. She is a former adjunct faculty member of Southern New Hampshire University. Karen is an active member of a number of professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Karen Carew, CPA, CFE -  Partner

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Email: karen@carewwells.com

Robin Wells

Robin Wells
CPA - Partner
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Robin Wells, CPA - Partner

“The personal relationships and trust I have built with my clients are what keep them coming back.”

A founding partner of Carew & Wells, Robin shares in overseeing the management of the firm and its daily operations. Robin earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire and has 20 years in public accounting experience.

As a CPA trained in Collaborative Law and holding securities licenses, Robin provides comprehensive support for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations from managing taxes and accounting to overall strategic and financial planning. With experience in both private and public accounting sectors, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to a wide range of tax matters. Robin has worked with all sizes and types of businesses and has considerable experience with divorce and mediation cases.

Robin is an active member of several professional associations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire. She is a Trustee of Sugar River Bancorp. Robin has also served on many non-profit boards including Volunteer NH!, NH Society of Certified Public Accountants, Naval Academy Parents Club of Northern New England and is currently the President of the New England Graduate Accounting Studies Conference.

Robin Wells, CP - Partner

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Email: robin@carewwells.com

 

“Working with Robin Wells for nearly 25 years has played a major part in successes I have had as a private business owner, a family man, eventually as a retiree. Most recently she participated as a member of the Board of Directors for a high profile non-profit in New Hampshire, where I served as Board Chair. Her knowledge, experience and professionalism is outstanding in a broad range of categories.”  Richard McIntire, former President, McIntire Business Products, Inc. and Board Chair of Volunteer NH!"

Mary Stawicki

Mary Stawicki
Tax Preparer
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Mary Stawicki – Tax Preparer

“Preparing tax returns allows me to do some of the things I enjoy most – researching and solving problems, operating in an environment that requires attention to detail and interacting with diverse and interesting people.”

Mary has been preparing tax returns professionally since 2006 and has been with us since 2007. She has a B.A in History and an M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Houston. Shortly after earning the latter degree, she moved overseas with her husband and has spent more than 15 years living abroad. During that time she was involved in volunteer organizations and held leadership positions including President and First Vice-President of the American Women’s Club and Director on a local School Board.

She has expertise related to the preparation of individual tax returns and all related schedules as well as the preparation of trust and gift tax returns. Her goal is to provide efficient, accurate and timely service hoping to relieve some of the stress that clients associate with filing their tax returns.

Mary Stawicki – Tax Preparer

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Email: mary@carewwells.com

Chris Ohidy

Chris Ohidy
Senior Associate 
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Chris Ohidy, Senior Associate

“Ever since my first accounting class in high school, I knew I wanted to be an accountant. I enjoy interacting with a diverse range of clients. Working in a small firm allows me to build relationships with clients over the years. I like making people's lives easier during stressful times, no one loves tax season more than me. ”

Chris is a graduate of Plymouth State University, (2015 B.S. in Accounting, 2017 M.S. in Accounting) he has over two years of experience in public accounting. Chris is currently fulfilling his requirements to become a CPA. Chris lives in the White Mountains, and when he is not studying for the CPA exam or at work, he can be found enjoying various outdoor activities.

Chris Ohidy Staff Accountant

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Email: chris@carewwells.com

Elizabeth MacIntire

Elizabeth MacIntire
Operations Manager
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Elizabeth MacIntire – Operations Manager

“I believe that providing outstanding customer service is the foundation of all business relationships. Coupling this with established, efficient, and effective processes is what sets us up to successfully meet our client needs.”

Elizabeth has over 20 years’ experience, in various industries, implementing and supporting business practices that maximize efficiency and achieve success. Her motto is “Communicate effectively, Think analytically, and Execute resourcefully”. She is passionate about being the person who can get an answer, solve a problem, or simply just listen.

Elizabeth earned her B.A. in Sociology from Keene State College and served as a Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps. She spent 10 years in Higher Education within New Hampshire, originating and championing programs that encourage students to pursue post-secondary education. Being of service to others in a compassionate and professional manner while striving to learn something new every day are her goals.

Elizabeth MacIntire  – Operations Manager

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Email: elizabeth@carewwells.com