Managers and Supervisors
People are the heart of our firm and our team members are carefully selected for their educational, experiential knowledge, technical backgrounds and strong commitment to client service. Our team at CironeFriedberg is dedicated to providing the best professional and timely services that meet or exceed your expectations.
JITENDRA DAMANIA, CPA
Jitendra has over 30 years of accounting and audit experience in both public practice and private industry. Jitendra received his Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, and his Master of Science in Accounting from the University of New Haven. Jitendra provides tax, accounting, and auditing services for not-for-profit organizations, financial services, health care services, middle-market companies, and closely held businesses. He is a member of Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
VANESSA FREITAS, MBA
Vanessa has over 15 years of tax and accounting experience in both public practice and private industry. Vanessa received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Western Connecticut State University and her Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Sacred Heart University. Vanessa provides tax and accounting services to the restaurant industry, real estate, middle-market companies, and not for profit organizations.
ADAM O'FEENEY, CPA
Adam is a Senior Tax Manager who serves privately held, family owned businesses, and high-net worth individual clients. Representative clients are in the manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, and construction/real estate industries.
Adam received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Nichols College, Dudley, MA and his Master of Business Administration from Amberton University, Garland, Texas. He has been an active member in the Bridgeport Regional Business Council.
GERALD J. SZUCH, CPA
Jerry has over 35 years of accounting and audit experience specializing in not-for-profit, retail, and financial services industries. Jerry is in charge of the Firm’s government audit quality control. Jerry received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jerry has served as treasurer of the Stratford Little League.
ANDREA DAVIS, CPA
Andrea has over 10 years of accounting and audit experience. She has expertise in many areas of accounting supervising engagements for not-for-profit organizations, including federal and state single audits. Andrea received her bachelor’s in Accounting from Herbert Lehman College and a certificate in Forensic Accounting from Post University. Andrea is member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a board member of the Young Professional group at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is active in her local community where she serves on the Finance Committee of Refuge Temple Church of God.
DANIEL P. HERON, CPA
Dan is a Tax Manager who serves our firm's clients in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.
Dan received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Western Connecticut State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of CPAs.
MARK PIRES, CPA
Mark is a Senior Manager with over 12 years of experience providing public accounting and auditing to clients in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, not-for-profit, health care and public utilities. With over a decade of experience, his background includes multistate and multinational industries, employee benefit plans, compliance and auditing procedures for Single Audit requirements, and individual and corporate income tax return preparation.
Mark received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. Mark serves on the Board of Directors of Bridge House, Inc. and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
DAN WIECEK, CPA
Dan is a Manager providing tax services to privately held businesses and their owners. Dan has more than 8 years of experience, and his concentration of services include tax planning and preparation for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, LLCs and partnerships with a focus on international tax compliance. Dan earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
ANTHONY R. DELUCIA, JR., CPA
Anthony has over 30 years of auditing and accounting experience. Anthony is a Senior Manager overseeing engagements for privately held business clients in the distribution and construction industries. Anthony received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. Active in his local community, he previously served the City of Derby as both a pension board member and charter revision commission member. He was a seven-year member of the board and finance committee for the Parent Child Resource Center in Derby, Connecticut. Anthony is a graduate of Leadership Greater Valley Class of 2003.
BRUCE C. MICHALEK, JR., CPA
Bruce is a Senior Tax Manager serving clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, insurance, construction, hospitality and working with high-net-worth individuals.
Bruce received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of CPAs.
JEFFREY SILVERBERG, CPA
Jeff is a Tax and Audit Manager who focuses his practice working with clients in the medical, legal, and real estate industries and is also an expert in 401(k) audits.
Jeff received his B.S. in Accounting from Sacred Heart University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of CPAs. He previously volunteered as a Junior Achievement Advisor.
