Who is on your team?
MillerSearles should be on your team. We think in sync. We’ve got the experience, the knowledge, and the concern for your interests. We want to be your partners in business growth. Get to know the team at MillerSearles, your CPA/advisory team.
Our Partners
David W. Miller, CPA
Partner
Mr. Miller is a graduate of Muhlenberg College and has been in public practice since 1977. Dave has considerable experience in taxation, financial reporting, auditing, litigation support and business advisory issues across a wide range of closely held and non-profit businesses. He has regularly taught accounting, taxation, and finance at DeSales University and Muhlenberg College. Dave is the accounting and auditing partner in the firm, with specialty in construction and professional services.
Matthew B. Searles, CPA, PFS, ChFC
Managing Partner
Mr. Searles is a graduate of Bentley University and Moravian College. Matt has advanced certifications as CPA, ChFC, and PFS. As our chief strategist, he brings extensive tax planning experience from his years with international accounting firm KPMG Peat Marwick. His expertise also includes multi-state taxation; estate, retirement, and financial planning; and bank financing assistance. Matt is managing partner of the firm, and concentrates his attention on the business advisory side of the practice, along with assisting business owners and their management teams with individual and estate tax and financial planning matters.
Christopher T. Wills, CPA
Partner
Mr. Wills is an accounting graduate of the University of Maryland, magna cum laude. Chris has over two decades of public accounting experience, including several years of ‘Big 4’ experience with KPMG Peat Marwick. His primary expertise includes individual and corporate tax planning and consulting, and business valuations. Chris is the tax partner in the firm who spends much of his time researching technical tax issues and reviewing business and individual tax returns prepared by MillerSearles staff. Chris is proud to be certified as Outstanding Discussion Leader by Surgent Accounting and Financial Education.
John R. Hannis, EA
Partner
Mr. Hannis has over thirty years of public accounting experience, and is an Enrolled Agent. His primary focus is income tax related matters for family owned businesses. He is also experienced with real estate entities and the tangible property regulations, as well as taxpayer representation services before IRS and state tax authorities. John is a graduate of Penn State University, and a member of the National and Pennsylvania Associations of Enrolled Agents.
And here is the rest of the team.
MillerSearles counts on our wonderful staff like you count on our firm. They make the wheels turn every day in our busy office. We all think in sync. You will get to know them and appreciate them as much as we do.
Our Staff
Anthony R. Searles, CPA
Senior Manager
Mr. Searles earned degrees in accounting and management from Bloomsburg University in 2012. His focus is tax return preparation for businesses and individuals, financial statement preparation, and tax planning. He holds CPA licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is a member of the AICPA and PICPA. He also serves on the board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley.
Jason M. Frack
Supervising Senior Accountant
Mr. Frack is a tax specialist, experienced with preparation of trust, private foundation, individual, and corporate tax returns. Jason is also experienced with compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements, as well as business valuations, and various audits. Jason also maintains and updates the firm’s technology hardware systems.
Diana J. Frain
Senior Accountant
Ms. Frain applies her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting to small business, including writeups, compilations, reviews, financial statements, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis. Diana is expert in QuickBooks. She also prepares tax returns, payroll and sales tax, 1099s, and year-end planning.
Robert T. Mansell
Senior Accountant
Mr. Mansell is a graduate of Spring Garden College. He has over forty years of public and private accounting experience. His primary focus is assisting MillerSearles clients with income tax related matters for both individual and corporate tax clients. With his depth of experience, he is a valuable seasonal employee of the firm.
Tabitha Wagner
Senior Accountant
Ms. Wagner is a graduate of Kutztown University. She has over 12 years of public accounting experience, including corporate and individual tax returns, write-ups, and financial statements. Tabitha enjoys the Lehigh Valley and is pleased to be a part of the exceptional MillerSearles team of professional accountants and advisors.
Adam V. Francia
Staff Accountant
Mr. Francia graduated from Berry College in 2021 with Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Adam applies the knowledge and experiences he obtained at Berry in support of senior accounting staff in numerous areas of financial reporting and taxation. Adam is studying for his CPA license and is excited to be part of the MillerSearles team.
Donna L. Reiss
Office Manager
Ms. Reiss has worked in the Certified Public Accounting environment over fifteen years and has brought her experience and passion for client service along with extensive QuickBooks, A/P, A/R, and bookkeeping knowledge. Donna is extremely detail oriented with rigorous organization and problem solving skills. She directs all office operations.
Daytona A. Clement
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Clement graduated from Rowan University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Global Management. She supports the MillerSearles teams throughout our business operations and management. Daytona has a strong passion to leverage her organizational skills and contribute to the success of the company.