The history of Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd., CPAs is built upon a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our partners and staff provide our clients with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach.

We invite you to meet our team.

 

James Pigman, CPA, CFP, Partner

 

 James Pigman is a founding partner of Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd.  He is a graduate of St. Joseph's College with a degree in Accounting.  Jim is a certified public accountant and a certified financial planner, and has served in the public accounting field since 1969. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and the CPA Network.

 Michele McElligott, CPA, Partner

 Michele is also a founding partner of Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd.  She is a graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.  Michele began her career with a firm in Cleveland before starting a practice of her own in Galion.  In 2007 she decided to merge her practice with James Pigman.  Michele is a certified public accountant and a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and the CPA Network. 

 Thomas Brown, CPA, Partner 

Tom has been with Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd. since 2001 as both employee and partner.  He is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.  In addition to public accounting, He has also worked in the investment industry as a senior accountant for a mutual fund company in Columbus.  Tom is a certified public accountant and a registered investment advisor.  He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and the CPA Network.

Sue Kauffman, Client Service Team Member

Sue has been with Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd. for 20 years. Her years of experience have provided her with a strong accounting background making her a great asset to our team.  Sue is involved in the daily workflow and operations of the firm.  

 Stephanie Sterritt, Firm Administrator

Stephanie has been with Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd. since 1986 serving as the firm administrator.  She has furthered her education with computer classes at both Pioneer Career & Technology Center and Marion Technical College. 

 Rhonda Foos, ABA, Client Service Team Member

Rhonda is our newest member of the team joining Pigman, Brown & McElligott, Ltd. in 2006. She graduated from Marion Technical College with an Associates Degree in Applied Business Accounting and successfully completed the requirements to be an Accredited Business Accountant. 

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