Fitness is an important part of our lives, too!
Meet our Team. We understand the exhilaration you feel helping members get and stay fit.
Eric Killian, CPA & Founder
Accountant, husband, father, mountaineer and yes… pirate.
Fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a big part of who we all are. Depending on the day you will find me lifting heavy weights, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, surfing, practicing yoga or just moving a little bit in the middle of a long work day, each are all important cornerstones.
I love helping owners make sense of their business and finding ways to grow it. It’s an honor to help fitness business owners see situations, scenarios, and opportunities from all sides so they can make more profitable decisions.
Michelle Foster, CPA
Scuba diver, tennis player, baker, world traveler, and most importantly, wife and mommy!
I love to scuba dive! There isn’t much diving in Pennsylvania, so my back up fitness fix is tennis.
I love puzzles and problem solving, so helping owners with their challenges and opportunities is a perfect fit for me. Understanding your needs is such an important part of what I do, and I’m proud to go above and beyond to help! Working virtually makes that so easy. Owners often ask me, “Were you really working in the middle of the night?” and I tell them, “Yes – you caught me!”
Claire Niemand,
Staff Accountant
Accountant, wife, mom and nature lover!
I love to run! I usually start every morning with a jog as it helps clear my mind and re-energize my body. In my spare time, I love to get out in nature and of course, spend time with my husband and kids. Soaking up family time is always my priority!
During a typical day at work, I’m usually preparing management reports, processing financial records, or presenting information to clients to help them make more informed decisions. I think that’s the best part of my job! Helping clients make better business decisions and adding value wherever I can is what I love the most.
Jennifer Richard, CPA
Wife, accountant, hiker and camper!
I love to travel! Ever since we bought an RV, we can’t get enough of seeing the countryside. When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking, camping, or singing karaoke (if you’re lucky!) Anything that involves living life to the fullest and spending time with family – count me in.
After 9 years’ experience in the accounting field, my favorite part of work is helping clients achieve their business and life goals. Whatever I can do to make clients’ lives easier, I’ll do it. During a typical day at work, I am preparing tax filings, managing bookkeeping, or answering the question, “Is this tax deductible?” (And the answer is… it depends!)
Jennifer Phillips
Accountant, yogi, hobby herbalist!
Movement helps me feel confident in my body and more restful in my mind. Whether I’m doing my daily yoga practice, getting stronger with resistance training, or just getting outside in the sunshine, I love anything that involves treating my body well and building physical and mental strength. I’m currently completing my first 200-hour yoga teacher training!
In the office, bookkeeping and payroll are the name of my game. My day-to-day duties include processing payroll and maintaining books so that they are accurate and up-to-date for our clients. The best part of my job? Being able to make clients feel comfortable and confident in their decision to work with us, and helping them wherever I can.
Erin LeClair, CPA
Wife, mom, gardener, and hiker!
I love gardening! Even if I’m not the best at keeping plants alive… it’s the time spent tending to them that counts, right? When I’m not at work or in the garden, you will find me cheering loudly at my kids’ sporting events, hiking and exploring new heights, or reading a good book!
A typical day as a Tax Supervisor usually consists of many tax filings, compliance research, and mentoring others around me. I will always triple-check filings to ensure they’re accurate, compliant, and timely! After 15 years as a CPA, I have to say that watching clients’ success is the best part of my job. I love helping businesses grow and ultimately achieve their goals.
Kelsea Rambin
Executive Assistant, dog mom, and rock climber!
When I’m not juggling the tasks of high-value executives and CEOs, I love taking walks with my dog, Chester, and exploring the outdoors when the weather is nice. To keep moving, I enjoy rock climbing and the occasional yoga class here and there. Being able to move keeps me focused!
At work, I do everything I can to make The Fitness CPA run more smoothly. Whether that’s internal communication notices, admin tasks, maintaining schedules, or troubleshooting problems, no two days are ever the same. The feeling of seeing the finished project makes it all worth it!
Whitney Hesmer
Traveler, runner, and marketing manager!
I love to travel! I’ve lived overseas for over 10 years now in both Australia and Singapore. In my spare time, you can find me going for a run, exploring a new place, or enjoying good food with friends and family.
As marketing manager for The Fitness CPA, no two weeks are ever the same! I’m responsible for keeping the website up-to-date, creating lead & client communications, and ensuring that everyone who needs a great accountant is able to find us when they’re searching!
Igor Kolpin
Website designer, developer, and world traveler!
I love to travel! When I’m not working, you’ll find me traveling around the world or keeping active. I love to play football, snow ski, and kite surf! My motto to live by is that family and health always come first.
By title, I am a web developer. During a typical day at work, I work on front-end and back-end development of the website, make sure the site performance is fully optimized, tackle server administration & more. My favorite part of the job? Publishing new pages of The Fitness CPA website!
Isaac Le Pés
IT Director and self-proclaimed electronics nerd!
When I’m not at work computing or providing technical support, I’m at home… computing and dabbling in electronics. No, really! In my spare time, you’ll find me creating and repairing electronic circuits, setting up new servers on my home network, operating servers for video games, and more. What can I say – I really love what I do!
For The Fitness CPA, I handle all things related to information technology and security. This includes making sure the website is up and running, securing all documents and files, ensuring email is running smoothly, etc. My favorite part of the job is seeing the relief and elation expressed on the team’s faces when something that was a source of frustration is corrected!
