Restaurants & Food Service

Paul M. Fullerman

CPA/ABV, CGMA, Partner

Paul brings over 15 years of both public accounting and private industry experience in various industries including not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, service, construction, and restaurants as well as business valuations and employee benefit plan audits. Paul graduated from Lake Erie College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and began his career performing audits, taxes and consulting work for small to medium sized companies. He also worked at a large regional CPA firm performing audits, business valuations, and consulting work. Prior to joining Bodine Perry, Paul also worked in the accounting department at JP Morgan Chase. Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of CPAs, and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.

Mitchel Ramos

CPA, Partner In Charge

Mitch is a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters in Accounting and Taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University. He has extensive experience in developing and executing estate and trust service strategies aimed to minimize income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax exposure as well as maximize multigenerational asset protection. Mitch also seeks to provide creative and effective outsourced CFO services to growing businesses and takes pride in offering the highest quality services for all engagements.

Deborah M. Remias

CPA, Partner

Debbie has more than 30 years of experience and a strong background in auditing and corporate, individual and partnership taxation. Upon graduation from Mount Union College, she began her career in public accounting. Debbie has a strong knowledge of payroll and tax laws, as well as accounting software implementation and training, projections and forecasts, and IRS representation. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Dyam Sanchez

CPA, Partner

Dyam demonstrates a high level of technical competence and commitment to quality service. He is a key member of Bodine Perry’s tax team, specializing in IRS representation, and continues to greatly contribute to the firm’s success. Dyam holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Accounting and Taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University. Prior to Bodine Perry, Dyam worked for more than eight years as an Internal Revenue Agent for the Small Business and Self-Employed Division of the IRS. During his tenure, Dyam audited Federal Income Tax returns to determine compliance, worked international cases with an emphasis on compliance of foreign information returns, managed field agents, and successfully completed multiple Frontline Group Management details. Outside of the office, Dyam is involved in many community events and organizations including being a member of the Naples Zoobilee Committee.

Justin D. Yost

CPA, CVA

Justin received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Malone University and has more than 14 years of public accounting experience in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation. He is a certified public accountant and a certified valuation analyst. Justin is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. His clientele represents a variety of entities in all areas of business, with strong backgrounds in construction and professional services. Justin was previously a treasurer on the Board of the Salvation Army of Mahoning County and a former president of the Trumbull County Chapter of the Builders Association of Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Barbara A. Runser

CPA, Partner

A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Barbara has been in public accounting for nearly 30 years. Barbara has extensive experience in providing accounting, tax and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her primary focus is working with McDonald’s Owner Operators. She oversees their monthly accounting requirements, provides ongoing tax planning, business valuations, cash-flow projections, and succession planning. She assists with purchases and sales of restaurants and bank financing. She has formed many long-lasting working relationships while helping her clients reach their personal and business financial goals. Barbara is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a board member and treasurer for National Franchise Consultants and Accountants and a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Donald L. Robinson

CPA, Partner

Don has been in public accounting for nearly 50 years. He has extensive experience working with small to medium-sized businesses in various industries and professions. His primary focus is working with McDonald’s Owner Operators. Don actually attended Hamburger University to potentially become a Franchisee himself, but made the decision to use his accounting and business skills to serve as their trusted advisor instead. He provides tax, accounting and consulting services including business valuations, cash-flow projections, negotiations regarding buying and selling restaurants, tax planning and projections, and assistance with bank financing. He has formed many life-long business relationships and personal friendships while providing invaluable advice and unmatched experience. He is graduate of Marshall University, a member of the AICPA, the OSCPA, and founding member of the National Franchise Consultants and Accountants (NFCA), an Organization made up of nine CPA firms who collectively represent over 1200 McDonald’s Owner Operators and 5800 restaurants nationwide.

Judson B. Baggett

CPA, CVA, Partner

Jud holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a Masters of Business Administration, all from the University of Tampa. He is also a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and the Department of Defence Computer Institute Manager’s Course, in Washington DC. After proudly serving over 20 years in the U.S. Army, Jud began his career in public accounting in 1986.He offers a wide range of experience, including audit and assurance, small business start up services, succession planning, fraud and internal control review, peer reviews, estate and trust tax services, IRS representation, tax preparation and planning, and valuation services. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Valuation Analyst, a Certified Peer Reviewer, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Brian Anaya

CPA/ABV, CVA, Partner

Brian has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Capital University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, and is Accredited in Business Valuations. With his nearly 25 years of public accounting and private industry experience, Brian provides a wide range of services to his clients including accounting, auditing, tax planning, business valuations, cash flow projections, budgeting and forecasting, buy-sell negotiations, and assistance with bank financing. Brian enjoys working with business owners to help them solve problems and achieve their personal and business financial goals. He often brings value to the table by pointing out ways to reduce costs and enhance profitability.

Marci Reutimann

CPA, Partner in Charge

Marci received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Florida. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Peer Reviewer, a member of the AICPA, and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She has extensive experience in the areas of audit and assurance, payroll services, peer reviews, estate and trust services, IRS representation, tax preparation and planning, and valuation services. Marci enjoys taking a hands-on approach with her clients to help them solve problems and achieve their personal and business goals.

Beth A. Linder

CPA, Partner In Charge

Beth holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Marshall University, a MBA from the University of North Florida, and offers more than 30 years of accounting experience to her clients. She provides a variety of services including small business start up services, payroll, tax planning and preparation, as well as IRS representation, compilations, and sales tax audits. Beth is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also serves as Board Chair for the Institute for Growth & Development.

James E. Hunter

CPA, Partner In Charge

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from The Ohio State University and has more than 25 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to large professional corporations and partnerships. Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the AICPA Business Valuation and Forensic & Litigation Services Section. Jim currently serves on the board of directors for two area not-for-profit organizations.

Bruce E. Flyak

CPA, CFE, Partner in charge

Bruce graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Accounting and has extensive experience in the areas of auditing and assurance services, financial reporting, fraud, and internal control reviews. Bruce oversees the firm’s auditing department and is responsible for the quality control oversight for all auditing and attestation engagements. He prides himself in providing timely and quality service to all of his clients and has helped several clients identify and remedy control issues and improve business efficiencies. Bruce is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, Boardman Civics Association and the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals Club. He is also President of the Boardman High School Athletic Boosters.

Matthew F. Bodine

CPA, Founding & Managing Partner

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Accounting from Youngstown State University and has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. Matt has a strong background in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation and serves many area clients in construction, manufacturing, professional services, and medical practices. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals, Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Advisory Council, as well as Poland Rotary. Matt also sits on the boards of the Huddle Up for Kids Foundation and the Poland Schools Foundation.

Daniel G. Perry

CPA, Founding & Managing Partner

A graduate of Youngstown State University, Dan has been providing accounting and business consultation services to all types of clientele for more nearly 30 years. In addition to his senior leadership role within the firm, Dan offers his knowledge and expertise to his valued clients with an emphasis on organizational structure and overhead sharing arrangements, buy-sell issues, profit enhancement, debt restructuring, and financing. Over the years, he has formed many solid relationships with regional bankers and attorneys, which allows him to assist with financing opportunities and other small business concerns. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Ohio Society of CPAs.