Our Principals are our future as well as yours. These dedicated and accomplished individuals are skilled in varying areas of expertise and will continue to grow within our organization and as a resource to our clients.
 | Lori J. Conaty, CPA lconaty@disantopriest.com
Lori is a Principal in DiSanto, Priest & Co., with over seventeen years of experience in Public Accounting. She was previously a Principal with The Accounting Firm of Pirolli, Deller & Conaty.
Lori is a 1989 graduate of Rhode Island College and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. Lori currently concentrates in the areas of Corporate and Individual Tax Consulting, Planning, Compliance and Financial Statement services.
Lori has served as the Vice President of Big Sisters of RI and has been active in local Mentoring programs. Lori is also a Registered Investment Advisor Representative and a Licensed Insurance Representative.
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 | Jacqueline B. Gaipo, CPA, MST jgaipo@disantopriest.com
Jacqueline B. Gaipo is a Principal and Director of Tax Planning and Compliance. She has over fifteen years of experience in public accounting. Jackie concentrates in tax and financial reporting services for privately-held businesses and individuals.
Jackie received her undergraduate degree from Bryant University with a concentration in accounting as well as a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Bryant University.
Jackie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
 | Robert P. Gessman, CPA, MST rgessman@disantopriest.com
Rob Gessman is a Principal in the Tax Department of DiSanto, Priest & Co. Rob has over twenty years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in tax, financial reporting, consulting services for various privately-held businesses, and individual clients.
Rob received an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont with a concentration in accounting and a minor in computer science as well as a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Bryant University.
Rob was integral in the creation and current operations of The Bentley Foundation. He also works with various not-for-profit boards throughout New England.
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 | Helen-Mary J. Gilligan, CPA/PFS, MST hgilligan@disantopriest.com
Helen-Mary J. Gilligan is a Principal with DiSanto, Priest & Co. with over twenty years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in tax, financial reporting, and consulting services for privately-held businesses and individuals as well as estate planning and trust and estate taxation.
Helen has an undergraduate degree from Providence College with a concentration in accounting and a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Bryant University.
Helen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. |
 | James Queenan, CPA, MST, CFF jqueenan@disantopriest.com
James Queenan is a Principal in the Accounting and Audit Department of DiSanto, Priest & Co. Jim manages client audit engagements in a number of industries including manufacturing, retail, distributorships, precious metals, mortgage brokerage, and technology.
In addition, Jim provides tax and business consulting advice to clients and has a wide range of business experience and expertise in financial and operational matters, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
Mr. Queenan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. He continued his educational pursuits through attainment of a Masters of Science in Taxation from Bryant University. Prior to joining DiSanto, Priest & Co., Jim worked in the Assurance Department at KPMG. Mr. Queenan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is on the Accounting and Audit Committee of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. |
 | David Ward, CPA dward@disantopriest.com
David Ward is a Principal with DiSanto, Priest & Co. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in public accounting, specializing in tax and financial reporting and planning services for various corporate and individual clients.
David received an undergraduate degree from Bryant University with a concentration in accounting.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. |
