Meet Our Team

Gary J. Marini, CPA

President

Gary graduated from Northeastern University and joined Peck Associates in 1981. Gary oversees the firms attestation services for clients in various industries including the service and distribution sectors as well as ERISA required 401K audits. In addition, Gary consults on various tax and accounting issues (e.g. early stage funding, employee stock option plans, etc.) specific to emerging industries and development stage companies in the life sciences, social media and other high tech industry sectors as well other entrepreneurial companies at all levels of the growth curve.

Gary’s individual tax management practice consists of many different individuals in many different stages of their business and life cycles. 

Gary is active in his community of Franklin, MA. He is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling in Europe. 

Education

• Northeastern University, B.S. in Business Administration

Memberships

• AICPA
• MSCPA
• Foundation for MetroWest
• British American Business Council of New England
• Worthy Circles Networking & Consulting

Julie A. Harris, EA

Firm Administrator/Senior Tax Manager

Julie Harris joined Peck Associates in 1996 and has been an integral piece of our team ever since. As Firm Administrator she manages a large portion of the firm’s daily operations. In addition to her duties as Firm Administrator Julie excels in her role as Senior Tax Manager.

A Milford, MA resident, outside of work Julie can be found strength training and relaxing with friends and family, including her husband, son, and Golden Retriever Murphy.

Memberships

• AICPA
• MSCPA

Glenn P. Cunniff, CPA

Senior Tax and Assurance Manager

Glenn P. Cunniff is a key member of the Peck Associates team as a Senior Manager of Tax & Assurance. Glenn consults on various tax and accounting issues (e.g. early stage funding, employee stock option plans, etc.) specific to emerging industries and development stage companies in the life sciences, social media and other high tech industry sectors as well other entrepreneurial companies at all levels of the growth curve.

Glenn provides individual tax planning and preparation for high net worth individuals in many different stages of their business and life cycles.

A Life long resident of Massachusetts, outside of work you’ll find Glenn spending time with his family, traveling. cycling, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Education

• Boston College, B.S.

Memberships

• AICPA
• MSCPA

Cidalia A. Massih, CPA

Senior Tax Manager

Cidalia Massih is a Manager in Peck’s Private Client Tax Group, where she leads one of the Firm’s client groups of ultra-high net worth individuals and families. She is responsible for tax planning and compliance on behalf of registered investment advisors, family-owned businesses in a variety of industries, including security services, recruiting firms, insurance companies, software services, real estate, retail, occupational therapy services, arborists, doctors, homeowner associations, and not-for-profit organizations. In addition to business entities and individuals, Cidalia also delivers services in the area of fiduciary tax, as well as family group tax planning and compliance.

Cidalia joined Peck in 2018 and has over 20 years of experience in the field of Taxation. 

Cidalia resides in Canton, Massachusetts with her two children, Emma and Lucas, and her dog Teddy.  

When not at Peck, she can be found enjoying a day at the soccer field or basketball court watching her children play, a day of golf, or a day at the beach. 

Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
• MSCPA, Women in Accounting Committee, member
• MSCPA Annual Women’s Golf Outing for the MSCPA Education Foundation, executive committee member
• Metrowest Foundation, Professional Advisors Leadership Council, Advisor
• Worth Circles, Member

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Stonehill College
• Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley University

Paul Grace, CPA

Tax Manager

Paul Grace joined Peck Associates in 2021. He has 20 years of public accounting experience primarily focused on providing tax compliance and consulting services. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1999, Paul spent 10 years at PwC providing tax services to middle market clients and their stakeholders. Paul is a graduate of the University of Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and woodworking.

Stephen M. Koffman, CPA

Senior Accountant

Stephen M. Koffman joined Peck Associates in 1989. As a certified CPA in our Tax division, Stephen manages a full case load of both corporate and personal tax returns and consults with clients year ’round on tax and audit issues.

Education

• Northeastern University, B.S.

Angela M. Carruthers, MSA

Accountant

Angela Carruthers joined Peck Associates in 2017 and took on the role of Staff Accountant. Previously Angela had been a Staff Accountant at Levine, Caufield, Martin & Goldberg, PC.

A resident of Natick, MA, outside of work you’ll find Angela reading or spending time with her husband Mike and their two dogs, Chance and Luna. 

Education

• Mount Ida College, B.S. in Business Management

• Southern New Hampshire University, M.S. in Accounting and Auditing 

Memberships

• MSCPA

Patricia Blank, EA

Accountant

Patricia Blank has been a member of the Peck Associates team since 2019. In her role as Staff Accountant, Patricia works with a wide range of clients, in a wide range of industries.

Outside of work you’ll find Patricia traveling, working in her garden, or curled up with a good book.

Education

• University of Massachusetts-Lowell, B.A.

Memberships

• AICPA
• MSCPA

Deanne L. Greenwood

Administrative Assistant

Since 1997 Deanne L. Greenwood has been a valuable member of the Peck Associates team. As Administrative Assistant she handles daily operations in support of our ever-growing staff. Deanne is a resident of Waltham, MA. Outside of work , Deanne can be found spending time with her family and friends, kayaking, bicycling or relaxing at the beach.

Tianna Michel

Administrative Assistant

A member of the Peck Associates team since 2017, Tianna Michel plays a valuable role as administrative assistant. Prior to joining Peck, she worked as an Auto Loan Servicing Representative at Brookline Bancorp.

A Massachusetts resident, Tianna enjoys traveling, cooking & wine tasting.

Education

• A.S. in Accounting

Lisa Zonghi

Administrative Assistant

Lisa Zonghi joined the firm in 1996, only to leave to raise a family in 2006, and return in 2021! Prior to joining Peck Lisa was the office assistant at Gately & Associates, P.C.

A resident of Franklin, MA, Lisa is the Volunteer Treasurer for her local school.

Jack D. Adelson, CPA

Recently Retired (Vice President)

Jack Adelson brings more than 35 years of experience to the position of Vice President at Peck Associates. Formerly a Senior Accountant at Vance, Cronin & Stephenson in Boston, MA, Adelson, a Lynnfield, MA resident, has been recognized for his work with non-profit and municipal organizations. Outside of work, you can find Adelson rooting for his hometown Red Sox, watching the latest sci-fi film, or providing valuable community service.

Education

• Bowdoin College, B.A.
• Rutgers University, M.B.A.

Memberships

• AICPA
• MSCPA