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  • On-site implementation
  • Project manager on every job
  • You decide how much we are needed
  • Fixed rates
  • Current and future evaluations
  • Report recommendations
  • Process and procedure documentation

About Our Firm

With our experienced team of professionals, we bring the knowledge of municipal finance and a hands-on approach to every project. Our valued services help build a personal relationship with each of our clients that develops into quality results. That is what you are looking for, and that is what we provide.

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Our Team

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Michael D. Conrad

Municipal Treasurer/Collector Specialist

Mr. Conrad is the former Treasurer and Collector of Taxes at the City of Worcester and the Town of Boylston.

Michael D. Conrad

As a member of the Worcester's Executive Management team, Michael helped achieve a 100% tax collection rate, implemented city-wide cash controls, modernized payroll compliance, documented department policies and procedures, helped develop the city's 5 points fiscal plan building a reserve of funds and creating a capital improvement plan, established and coordinated a successful health insurance trust fund to pay claims, and maintained a stable bond rating throughout his tenure. With over 20 years of municipal finance experience, Mr. Conrad has the knowledge and leadership to facilitate and oversee each and every project with diligence and care while achieving results.

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Thomas F. Zidelis

Municipal Treasurer/Collector, Finance Director/CFO and Town Accountant Specialist

Mr. Zidelis is the former Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the City of Worcester.

Thomas F. Zidelis

Mr. Zidelis is the former Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the City of Worcester. As a cabinet member for the City of Worcester, Mr. Zidelis improved the City’s fiscal health by amending the City’s long-term financial plan while navigating their financial position to the highest level of reserves in their history. He has helped obtain four (4) bond rating upgrades and had helped facilitate every urban renewal district improvement financing (DIF) for which the City has undertaken. With over 30 years of municipal finance experience, Tom’s breadth of municipal finance and laws are extensive and the scope of his direct hands-on experience from operational reviews and reorganizations to project management are notable.

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June Hubbard-Ward

MunicipalTreasurer/Collector and Finance Director Specialist

Ms. Hubbard-Ward has 37 years of Municipal Finance experience, most recently for 25 years as the Finance Director and Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Northborough.

June Hubbard-Ward

June was directly responsible for the implementation of the Finance team in Northborough while successfully integrating the Accounting and Assessing departments with the Treasurer/Collector. During her tenure, the Town of Northborough enjoyed very strong tax collections, stable finances, and an excellent bond rating. She had completed the requirements and is a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer and a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Collector. June is an active member of the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurer's Association and the Massachusetts Government Finance Officers Association.

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Deirdre L. Malone

Municipal Treasurer/Collector Specialist

Ms. Malone is the former Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Paxton. She was also the Town Clerk in the Town of Paxton for seven years and in the banking industry for 25 years.

Deirdre L. Malone

With over 17 years of experience as the Treasurer/Collector, Deirdre enjoyed very strong tax collections while help maintaining an excellent bond rating. She was responsible for implementing the change to quarterly tax billing from semi-annual billing. Further, she was instrumental in creating the Treasurer/Collector position as an appointed position rather than elected to help maintain competent Treasurer/Collector staff. Deirdre is also responsible for implementing the Town's first-ever Treasurer/Collector's policies and procedures manual. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurer's Association.

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Joanne L. Savignac

Municipal Treasurer/Collector  Specialist

Ms. Savignac is the former Treasurer/Collector of the Town of Charlton and the Town of Westborough.

Joanne L. Savignac

She has over 20 years of municipal Treasurer/Collector experience and is a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer and Collector.  Joanne has experience with Munis and Vadar financial software systems.  She is the current Treasurer of the Massachusetts Collector and Treasurer's Association.

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John F. Clark

Municipal Treasurer/Collector Specialist

Mr. Clark is the former Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Billerica, Town of Grafton and the Town of Ware.

John F. Clark

With over 20 years of Treasurer/Collector experience, John brings a unique sense of municipal law background.  Originally hired as an Accountant in the City of Worcester Treasurer/Collector office, he offers a wide range of expertise in small to large municipality finance knowledge.  John has experience in Munis.  He is the former President of the Massachusetts Collector and Treasurer's Association.

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