Eileen Proto, MBA
Eileen has a Master’s in Professional Accountancy from St. Bonaventure University. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University.
After working in New York City, Eileen joined Proto & Loskey in 2017 to learn from her father, the founder of our practice.
With a focus on excellence and continuous growth, Eileen specializes in a range of vital areas, including Financial planning, tax returns, information technology, and blockchain. Her expertise and proficiency in these domains allow us to deliver comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions to our valued clients.
Fun fact: Eileen and James Driscoll tied the knot in July 2022.
Supervisor
James Driscoll, MBA
Prior to joining our firm, James held the position of Account Payable Lead at Dresser-Rand of Olean. With a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University, James possesses a strong academic foundation.
His commitment to professional development is evident as an alumnus of Leadership Cattaraugus, class of 2012. He is also on the board of the United Way of Cattaraugus County.
Since 2017, James has been an integral part of our team, focusing on compilations and tax preparation. Additionally, he is currently working towards obtaining his CPA designation, further enhancing his qualifications and dedication to serving our clients
Supervisor
Jennifer Henton, MBA
Jen holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Houghton College. In 2014, she further enriched her knowledge by earning a Master's degree from St. Bonaventure University. Jen's remarkable journey with our firm began in 2009, demonstrating her steadfast commitment to serving our clients with excellence. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including compilations, reviews, audits, and tax preparation.
Senior Accountant
Heather Vaughn
Heather holds her series 6 and 63 securities licenses and has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of New York Empire State College. She is a notary public in NY State and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. She has been with Proto & Loskey since 2006 and specializes in financial planning, payroll, bookkeeping and tax preparation.
Operations Staff
Samantha Howard
showard@pl-cpa.com
Samantha attended University at Buffalo with the intention of Law School, instead she found her minor in Management much more fulfilling and went on to get her Associate’s Degree in Business Accounting from Jamestown Community College. At Proto & Loskey she specializes in payroll and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Fun fact: Samantha loves to bake and delivers to the local area! www.facebook.com/bakingwitch716
Manager
Jeanne M. Newburg, C.P.A.
Jeanne received her degree from Grove City College , and she is a Certified Public Accountant in both New York and Pennsylvania. She is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Jeanne has been an invaluable part of Proto & Loskey since 1984. With an impressive tenure spanning almost four decades, she specializes in corporate and individual taxation, trust and estate issues, and retirement plans. Having dedicated years of expertise and personalized service to our clients, she is now embarking on a transition into retirement.