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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Staff Brian Davidson (727) 578-1040 ext. 124 Davidson@whspa.com Brian Davidson began his accounting career in Syracuse, New York in 1988. He joined Wells, Houser & Schatzel in January, 2017. His experience includes tax and auditing, trusts and estates, controllerships and owning a CPA firm; with an emphasis on real estate and small business start ups, and consulting and tax planning. Education BS in Accounting, State University of New York Ramim Islam (Ray) (727) 578-1040 ext. 128 Rislam@whspa.com Ramim Islam began his accounting career in 2025 with Wells, Houser & Schatzel. His experience includes governmental and HOA audits. Education Currently finishing a BS in Accounting, University of South Florida BS in Biology, University of South Florida James T. McDonough, CPA (727) 578-1040 ext. 125 McDonough@whspa.com Jim McDonough has extensive public and private accounting experience. He began his accounting career in Tampa as an assistant to the controller of a statewide radiology group. He then moved to public accounting with a local CPA firm as an intern, then staff accountant. After relocating to Pinellas County, he continued as a staff accountant with a local CPA firm in Seminole, eventually becoming manager of the firm’s IT services. During the dot-com boom, Jim transitioned back to the private sector with an international ERP and accounting software startup as an account manager and implementation specialist. He later worked as a consultant with a business and IT firm in Tampa before starting his own accounting and information systems consultancy in Saint Petersburg. In February, 2022 Jim returned to public accounting with Wells, Houser & Schatzel, P.A. Affiliations Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Saint Petersburg Public Library – former ESL tutor Boy Scouts of America – former Committee Chair and Treasurer of local troop Saint Petersburg College – student, music enrichment Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of South Florida Master of Accountancy, University of South Florida Continuing professional education requires a minimum of 80 hours biennially in accounting, auditing, taxation, technical and general business, and ethics courses to maintain Florida licensure Matt Schatzel (727) 578-1040 ext. 122 Mschatzel@whspa.com Matthew Schatzel began his accounting career in 2018 with Wells, Houser & Schatzel. His experience includes governmental and not-for profit organization audits, as well as individual and small business tax and write-up services. Education: BS in Accounting, University of South Florida Ronnie Simpson (727) 578-1040 ext. 124 Simpson@whspa.com Education BA in Accountancy, Briarcliffe College, Patchogue, NY Ronnie Simpson began his accounting career in 2013 with a small firm on Long Island, New York focusing on small business and individual taxation. He moved to Florida a few years later with his wife, working at a local firm in Clearwater, Florida, and he joined Wells, Houser & Schatzel in March, 2024. He is currently pursuing his Enrolled Agent license. Ronnie has experience primarily in business and individual taxation, and accounting and computer services. Lynne M. Weber, EA (727) 578-1040 ext. 119 Weber@whspa.com Lynne Weber began her accounting career in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1988. In November 2018, Lynne joined Wells, Houser & Schatzel, P.A. Her experience includes write-up, tax and consulting services, and previously owning a tax and accounting firm. Lynne is an IRS Enrolled Agent, and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor – Online Advanced. Education BS in Business Administration, Concordia College and University