Leadership

Patrick Butler, CPA, Partner

Patrick is a Tax Partner with Reynolds + Rowella. With nearly three decades of public accounting and fiduciary trust practice, Patrick manages many tax clients ranging from high wealth individuals, trusts and estates, partnerships, and corporations. His extensive knowledge includes tax compliance and planning for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates; tax and consulting services for small and mid-sized businesses; mergers and acquisitions; business succession planning; and federal and state compliance.

He is a licensed CPA in Connecticut and New York.

Patrick is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Connecticut State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Patrick is a Danbury Youth Services Board of Directors member.

Debbie Circelli, CPA, Partner

Deborah Circelli, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as Partner at Reynolds + Rowella, LLP. With an impressive tenure at the firm since 2006, Debbie has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise working with closely-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. As a Partner at Reynolds + Rowella, Debbie plays a crucial role in driving the firm’s success and upholding its core values of exceptional client service, professionalism, and integrity. Debbie’s dedication to making a difference extends beyond her professional accomplishments. She actively contributes to her community as the Treasurer of Hillside Food Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity.

Debbie is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut and New York and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Scott Crane, CPA, Managing Partner

Scott Crane, CPA, is Reynolds + Rowella’s Managing Partner. Scott provides clients with tax planning, research, and compliance services. For more than 30 years, Scott has worked extensively with businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Scott works with a wide range of business clients, with specialties in financial services, retail, manufacturing, real estate, and construction. Scott represents clients in federal and state tax examinations.

Scott is often a featured speaker to various groups on tax and general business topics.

Scott is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut and New York, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a former board member of Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage and Ridgefield VNA.

Katie Hall, Human Resources Consulting Services.

As the head of Human Resources Consulting Services. at Reynolds + Rowella, Katie Hall, is the driving force behind the firm’s daily operations. She ensures every department—from staff management to technology—runs smoothly and efficiently, helping the firm stay agile and aligned with its long-term goals. Katie takes a hands-on approach, working closely with the partner group to set firm-wide policies that meet today’s needs without losing sight of the future.

Beyond her role as COO, Katie also leads Reynolds + Rowella’s Human Resources consulting services, where her expertise in practical, results-oriented HR strategies makes a real impact. Her insights on recruitment, retention, and team effectiveness have consistently helped clients navigate complex people issues. Having served previously as the firm’s Human Resources Director, Katie has built a reputation for solutions that work, whether she’s advising internal teams or helping clients attract and keep top talent.

Katie’s depth in areas like policy development, compensation planning, and compliance means she’s not only an asset to the firm but also a trusted resource for clients needing tailored, hands-on support. Known for her calm, straightforward approach, Katie brings a unique blend of expertise and integrity to every interaction.

Outside of Reynolds + Rowella, Katie is active in the community. She supports the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council, advocating for women in business, and serves as secretary on the Friends of the Danbury Library Board of Trustees, where she channels her dedication to community service and growth.

Dan Harris, CPA, Partner

Dan joined R+R in 2009 from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). Dan was a senior manager at PwC and had more than 25 years of experience providing audit and business advisory services to both private and public companies in a wide variety of industries, including nonprofit entities, wholesale distribution, financial services, utilities, and retail, manufacturing, service, and transportation.

Dan is a member of the New Canaan Community Foundation Board of Directors and Audit Committee Chairman, a member of the Home Building and Remodeling Association of Fairfield County (HBRA), and a member of the Marine Veterans of Fairfield County, Inc., and the treasurer for the Building Hope Foundation.

Dan is a licensed CPA in the states of New York and Connecticut. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He served four years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps.

Ben Maini, CPA, Partner

With over 27 years of public accounting experience, specializing in tax compliance, tax planning, tax research, and Federal and State tax examination resolution, Ben’s expertise and experience include tax consulting and tax compliance services provided to corporations, non-profits, partnerships, trusts, estates, and individual clients. Ben’s approach to traditional accounting services is to go the extra mile. He not only provides all of the necessary reports and forms, but he takes the time to help his privately held business owners understand how to use that information to develop strategies for improved performance in the future. Ben is a featured speaker at various local and national business groups regarding income tax developments and tax planning.

Ben is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the CT Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a Finance Board Member of the Housatonic Community College Foundation and a Member and Presenter of the Masuk High School Career Advisory Committee.

Gregory Pepin, CPA, Partner

Gregory Pepin is one of Reynolds + Rowella’s tax partners and leads the firm’s Managed Accounting and Family Office Solutions Group. Greg specializes in tax consultation, planning, and compliance for closely-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Greg prides himself on being a trusted advisor to his clients for all their related financial matters.

Greg is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut State Society of Certified Public Accountants, CTCPA Professional Ethics Committee, Fairfield County Community Foundation – Rising Professional Advisory Council, past Trustee of the Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center Endowment Fund and past Connecticut Society of CPAs CPE/Networking Steering Committee.

Greg is a board member of The Center for Empowerment and Education.