Erie Office

Christopher A. Elwell, CPA

Chris joined MRS in 2007. After graduating from McDowell High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Psychology from Allegheny College in 1992. Prior to joining MRS, Chris earned valuable accounting and management experience in various leadership positions through his 15 years in private industry.

Chris specializes in tax consulting, compliance, and preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and not-for-profit tax returns. He also provides audit, accounting, and financial reporting services for small and mid-sized privately held owner-operated businesses and not-for-profits.

Annie A. Husted

Annie has been with MRS for over 30 years. She graduated from East High and then worked at First National Bank and the Cotton Jenny in Fairview.

At MRS, she is responsible for handling incoming phone calls, office management, and processing financial statements and tax returns. Her duties also include processing client payroll and preparing payroll tax returns.

Annie lives in Erie, has 3 children, and 2 grandchildren.

Email: AnnieH@mrs-co.com

Joseph P. Maloney, CPA, CFE

Joe is a founding partner of MRS. A 1970 graduate of Gannon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, he has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1972. In 2006, he earned the Certified Fraud Examiner designation.

Joe’s practice is centered on assisting small to medium size businesses reach their full potential and profitability. Joe has served as the Financial Advisor to the Erie County Council. He assists them in their annual budget deliberation and on arranging the financing of numerous public projects. He is the firm’s specialist in business valuation and forensic and litigation support.

Frank J. Tofani, EA

Frank is a graduate of Thiel College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Prior to joining MRS, he spent over 23 years as the Chief Financial Officer for a multistate hotel management company.

Frank is an Enrolled Agent and is admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

Email: FrankT@mrs-co.com

Haley R. Rios

Haley grew up in Southern Connecticut and joined MRS in 2015. After attending North Haven High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from Western New England University in 2014. Haley also pursued a Masters in Accounting with a focus in Fraud and Forensics that she obtained in February 2016. 

Before joining MRS Haley worked in upstate New York as a staff accountant gaining valuable public tax and auditing experience. She moved to Erie with her husband who is attending Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is currently working towards attaining her CPA license.

Email: HaleyB@mrs-co.com

Samantha L. Lavin

Sam joined the MRS team as a part-time employee in January 2018 and transitioned to a full-time Staff Accountant in June 2018.

Sam is a 2014 graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She and her husband, Rob, moved to Erie in 2014 where she worked for local businesses as an Office Manager. Sam's primary responsibilities include client payroll and payroll tax processing, bookkeeping, and individual and not-for-profit tax returns. 

 Email: SamanthaL@mrs-co.com

Zachery M. Learn

Zach was born and raised in the Erie area and is a proud Fort LeBoeuf graduate. After graduating from Penn State Behrend with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Business Administration, he joined the MRS team as a Staff Accountant in January of 2019.

Prior to joining MRS, Zach gained experience in many different areas of accounting through an internship with the Business and Finance office of Erie’s Public Schools. He is currently working towards obtaining his CPA license.

 Email: ZachL@mrs-co.com

Amy M. Swartzfager

Amy joined MRS in January of 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Keuka College in 2009. She furthered her education with an MBA from Gannon University in 2011. Gannon brought Amy to Erie but her community at Grace Church and marriage to her husband Jon solidified her as an Erie-ite.

Amy specializes in tax consulting, compliance, and preparation of corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns. Professionally, Amy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She has served as the Chair of the PICPA Emerging CPAs committee and earned the 2017 PICPA Young Leader Award.

In the community, Amy volunteers at Grace Church and with ServErie. She has been married to her husband, Jon, since 2016. They reside in Fairview and have one child.

 Email: AmyS@mrs-co.com

Matthew P. Carneval

Matt was born and raised locally in Erie and joined the MRS team as a full-time Staff Accountant in January 2020.

After attending McDowell High School, Matt earned his degrees from Gannon University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Minor in Finance in May 2018 and immediately continued his education to earn his MBA in December 2019.

Before joining MRS, Matt was a full-time student at Gannon while working two jobs as a part-time Accountant with the Erie County Convention Center Authority, and as a Server at Serafini’s Italian Restaurant.

Matt is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is currently working toward attaining his CPA license.

Email: MatthewC@mrs-co.com