Meet the Team

Lisa Fittante, CPA

Lisa is the president of Fittante & Colenso, CPA, PC. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University and an associate’s degree from Lansing Community College. She has over 30 years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll and accounting and over ten years of experience in audit and tax.   She is a member of the Dickinson Area Partnership, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Small Business Administration of Michigan.  She serves as a board member of the Dickinson County Industrial Development Corporation and on the Northern Michigan University board of trustees.

Todd Colenso, CPA

Todd has been the backbone of Fittante & Colenso, CPA, PC from the very beginning. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in accounting from Wayne State University. Todd has over 40 years of experience in working with clients on all aspects of accounting and tax. He is extremely knowledgeable in business and tax projections and business purchases and sales, no matter the size of the client.

Dana Colenso, CPA

Dana is an integral part of our team who has been with us since the beginning. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from Northern Michigan University. Dana has over thirty years of experience working with clients in all aspects of accounting and tax. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Patti Petschar

Patti is a QuickBooks Pro advisor, and can answer even the most complex accounting questions. She has a wide range of accounting experience which enables her to provide relevant and timely advice and assistance to our clients in payroll, bookkeeping, and other accounting services.

Lynn Gussert

Putting the client’s needs first has always been Lynn's philosophy. With a professional and friendly attitude, Lynn manages the payrolls of many businesses, from small, midsize, to large. Lynn also helps clients with their bookkeeping and form 1099 needs.

Erin Wilkey, EA

Erin is a valued member of the accounting team with an enthusiastic approach to her client allocation. She plays an integral role in tax preparing, bookkeeping, and accounting. 

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Erin holds a bachelors degree in Accounting from DeVry University with an emphasis in information systems. She has 20 years of experience in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, and tax. Erin is also a member of the NAEA and the MISEA.

Nancy Bennett

Nancy makes sure we’re as organized and efficient as possible in managing our clients accounting needs. She finds the multifaceted nature of her position presents her with new challenges everyday and allows her to work in many different roles.

Vicki Fick

Vicki enthusiastically adapts to the ever changing demands of payroll with a passionate approach that makes her a valuable asset to our team.