Dermody, Burke & Brown Hires Tax Senior Manager

Posted on December 16, 2025

Dermody, Burke & Brown Hires Tax Senior Manager

SYRACUSE, NY – Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC recently hired Laura J. Christopher, CPA in the Syracuse office.

We are excited to announce Laura has joined our team as a Senior Manager in the Tax Department.

Laura brings more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, working across a wide range of industries and business structures. She partners with business owners and high-net-worth individuals to navigate complex tax planning matters and optimize financial outcomes.

Her background spans construction, manufacturing, commercial real estate development, and professional services, giving her a broad perspective and a practical approach to solving tax and business challenges.

Laura graduated from State University of New York at Brockport with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She is involved in the community as a Board Member and Treasurer of Baltimore Woods Nature Center and is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the team and look forward to the expertise and leadership she will bring.

Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC, with offices in Syracuse, Auburn and New Hartford has been serving the Central New York business community since 1956. The firm is one of the largest locally-owned accounting and business advisory Firms in Central New York. For more information, visit www.dbbllc.com.

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