The staff of Stephenson & Warner, Inc. consists of immensely talented and dedicated individuals who have in-depth knowledge in accounting related services with nearly 200 years of combined experience. Each professional at Stephenson & Warner is dedicated to providing their best in accounting, business advisory, tax and/or payroll services in the Southwestern Ohio/Cincinnati area. Pictured, standing from left to right, Erica Fuller, Jo Walker, Jerry Blackburn, Michelle Meister, Ritva Williamson, Trent Gillman, Melissa Lanning, Angela Lewis, Cindy Peters, and Cecilia Howell. Seated from left to right are Larry Warner, Jr., Larry Warner, Sr. and Doug Jacobs.



Larry F. Warner, Sr. CPA
Founder, Tax and Audit Director, Owner
Professional experience: Since 1972

Education: University of Cincinnati, B.S. in Accountancy

Hobbies: Golf, Reading
Larry F. Warner, Jr. CPA
Tax Manager, Owner
Professional experience: Since 1990

Education: Miami University, B.S. Business-Accountancy

Hobbies: Fishing, Boating

Douglas C. Jacobs, CPA
Audit Manager, Owner
Professional experience: Since 1973

Education: Ohio Northern University, B.S. Business Administration
University of Kentucky, Masters

Hobbies: Investment clubs, Spoiling grandchild
Jo Walker, CPA
Senior Tax Accountant
Professional experience: Since 1991

Education: Miami University, B.S. Business-Accountancy

Hobbies: Boating, Dogs
Jerry Blackburn, CPA
Senior Auditor
Professional experience: Since 1994

Education: Xavier University,

Hobbies: Home improvement, Dad/child activities
Michelle L. Meister, CPP
Certifed Payroll Professional
Professional experience: Since 1994

Education: Miami University, B.A. in Education

Hobbies: Reading, Mom/child activities
Melissa R. Lanning
Payroll Specialist
Professional experience: Since 2002

Education: University of Cincinnati, Marketing

Hobbies: Motorcycles, Cooking
Angela Lewis, CPA
Senior Accountant
Professional experience: Since 1985

Education: Miami University, B.S. Business-Accountancy
University of Phoenix, Master of E-Business

Hobbies: Reading, Technology
Cecilia Howell, CPA, CFE
Senior Auditor
Professional experience: Since 1991

Education: Mississippi State University, B.S. Business-Accountancy

Hobbies: Reading, Mom/child activities
Ritva Williamson, CPA
Senior Tax Accountant
Professional experience: Since 1983

Education: Xavier University, Master-Business Administration

Hobbies: Travel, Aviation
Erica Fuller, DOI
Director of Impressions
Professional experience: Since 2009

Education: Sinclair Community College, Office Information Systems

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Cheerleading Coach
Cindy Peters
Technical Reviewer
Professional experience: Since 1987

Education: University of Toronto, B.C.-Finance & Economics

Hobbies: Exercise, Mom/child activities
Daniel Backus, CPA
Staff Accountant
Professional experience: Since 2007

Education: Miami University, B.S. Business-Accountancy

Hobbies: Triatholons, cooking