Our Staff

Samuel J. Cutrara, Managing Partner

sam@cutrara.com

1972 to Present

Ø            B.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1962

Ø            M.B.A., DePaul University , 1971

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

Ø            American Institute of CPA’s

Ø            Illinois CPA Society

Ø            American Mensa Limited

         Member Finance Committee, Holy Ghost Parish, South Holland, IL

Sam started the Firm in 1972 and presently continues to serve clients.  He upholds his own and his profession's quest for integrity and is dedicated to the Firm’s mission of providing the highest quality professional services with care and compassion to each and every client.

Samuel (Jay) Cutrara, Jr., Partner

jay@cutrara.com

1995 – Present

Ø            B.S., St. John’s University, 1989

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

Ø            American Institute of CPA’s

               Illinois CPA Society

Ø            Institute of Internal Auditors

Ø            Board of Directors,  Ingall’s Memorial Hospital

Jay specializes in providing quality service to all of the Firm’s clients.  He is committed to client satisfaction, relationship building and working with clients to achieve their goals and fulfill their needs.  Mr. Cutrara works with a wide range of clients and industries including:  business, individuals, tax, accounting, auditing, and various consulting engagements.

Camille C. Paulsen, Senior Manager

camille@cutrara.com

1990 – Present

Ø            B.S., Saint Mary’s  College, 1986

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

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Camille has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 1990.  Camille focuses on business & personal consulting, estate, trust, business & individual taxation, and retirement plan administration.

Matthew M. Cutrara, Senior Consultant

matt@cutrara.com

1997 - Present

Ø            B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1993

Ø            South Suburban Estate Planning Council

Matthew has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 1997.  Matt focuses on business & personal consulting, estate, trust & individual taxation, internal audit, co-source accounting and office administration, and general computer implementation support.

Janet Abuali, Senior Consultant

janet@cutrara.com

2001 - Present

Ø            B.A., University of Chicago, 1979

Ø            Post Baccalaureate, Indiana University Northwest, 2000

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

Ø            Certified Internal Auditor

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Janet has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 2001.  Janet focuses on accounting, auditing, trust, business & individual taxation, internal audit, and general accounting systems support.

Curtis J. Dykstra, Tax Consultant

1986 - Present

Ø            B.S., Trinity Christian College, 1980

Ø            M.S.T., DePaul University, 2002

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

Curt has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 1986.  Curt focuses on trust, estate, business & individual taxation.

Cheryl D. Stegenga, Senior

cherie@cutrara.com

1986 - Present

Ø            B.S., Purdue University, 1979

Ø            Certified Public Accountant

Cherie has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 1986.  Cheri focuses on business & individual taxation and general accounting support.

Tammy S. Dargan, Staff

tammy@cutrara.com

2007 - Present

Ø            B.S.in Accounting, Illinois State University, 1992

Ø            Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity

Tammy has been providing our clients with competent, caring services since 2007.  Tammy focuses on individual taxation, internal audit, systems and general accounting support.

JoAnn M. Cutrara, Administrative Assistant

joannc@cutrara.com

1972 - 1975; 1981 - Present

Ø            B.S., Kansas State University, 1965

Ø            Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary 1965

         Member Accounting Advisory Board, South Suburban College

         Member Office of Administration Technology Advisory Board, South Suburban College

JoAnn has been providing our clients with caring and thoughtful spirit and with complete sincerity since 1972.  JoAnn provides our Firm with the administrative backbone necessary to make our client service meaningful and successful.

Mary B. Danielson, Administrative Assistant

mary@cutrara.com

2008 - Present

Mary is the newest member of our staff and comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the legal and accounting field.  Mary provides our clients with the proactive and immediate response necessary to fulfill our Firm’s mission.