Firm Background

Accountants that Care

Founded in 1996, Scott T. Wallace, CPA, Anthony J. Plese, CPA, and Mark R. Dreher, CPA, formed Wallace, Plese + Dreher, LLP. Prior to forming the Firm, the partners had practiced together at a national CPA firm for over 15 years. They built the Firm on a timeless mission: client service, leadership, and employee engagement. This foundation still holds true today. Although our numbers have grown from 3 to over 60 employees, we still hold true to our timeless mission.

2005-2015
From 2005 through 2015, the Firm conservatively grew and elected three partners.
Steve Rodis
Stephen J. Rodis, CPA
J. Douglas Bishop
J. Douglas Bishop, CPA
Jerry Miles
William G. Miles, CPA, CFP®
July 1,
2016
Three new partners were unanimously elected, bringing the Firm's total partners to nine.
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Randy G. Brammer, CPA, CCIFP
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Sara B. Nance, CPA
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Michelle Flynn, CPA
November 1,
2016
Dennis, Schmich & Co., Ltd., which included four well-known CPAs, combined with the Firm.
Nikki Kuretich
Nikki M. Kuretich, CPA
Steve Buel
Steven Forrest Buel, CPA
Murray Mindlin
Murray Peter Mindlin, J.D. [Retired]
Hilarie Pierce
Hilarie Hathaway Pierce, CPA
July 1,
2017
In 2002, Jason joined the Firm as a Senior Accountant and progressed to Audit Senior Manager until being elected partner.
Jason Mattina
Jason A. Mattina, CPA
January 1,
2019
Chris joined the Firm in 2017 as a Senior Tax Manager and was elected tax partner in 2019.
Chris Coots
Christopher T. Coots, CPA, PFS™, J.D.
July 1,
2019
Leslie and Allison both joined the Firm in 2016 as managers. In 2017, they were promoted to senior managers and elected partners in 2019.
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Allison Lynn Dozbaba, CPA
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Leslie Prichard, CPA
January 1,
2023
Pace & Company, PC combined with the Firm, adding Steven P. Pace, CPA, tax partner.
Steven P. Pace, CPA
January 1,
2024
Hannah J. Oglesby, CPA, CFP® joined the Firm in 2017 as a tax supervisor and was elected tax partner in 2024.
Hannah J. Oglesby, CPA, CFP®

Two Arizona Locations

The Firm’s main office is in Chandler. In December 2016, to broaden services and expand career options for current and future employees, a second office opened in Scottsdale. Our 60+ employees serve clients from both offices and throughout Arizona.