Serving Centre County Businesses and Residents since 1971

Our founders, Ron Dotts and Debbie Hamilton, have proudly served our community since 1971. What began as a commitment to providing trusted, personalized service grew into the company we are today.

Their dedication, expertise, and genuine care for the people and businesses in our community laid the foundation for Dotts Hamilton. Their vision continues to guide us as we provide quality tax, accounting, payroll, and notary services to our clients.
For more than five decades, we have been proud to build lasting relationships and serve generations of individuals, families, and businesses in our community.

Although we initially focused on serving local residents and businesses, we have since expanded our reach and now work with clients from a variety of locations.

Our  Management Team

brenna

Brenna Shutika

President

Tax Professional: Individuals, Businesses, and Non-Profits

Enrolled Agent (EA)

PA Notary

shiloh

Shiloh Cicero

Vice-President

Tax Professional: Individuals, Businesses, Non-Profits, Estates, and Trusts

Enrolled Agent (EA)

john

John Briggs

Accounting and Sales Tax Manager

Tax Professional: Individuals, Businesses, and Non-Profits

autumn

Autumn Bartley

Payroll Manager

What’s the difference between an EA and a CPA?

Our team consists of two Enrolled Agents (EAs) who specialize in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation. You may be wondering, “What’s the difference between an EA and a CPA?” Both EAs and CPAs can have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. However, EAs specialize specifically in taxation, while CPAs have a broader focus that can include accounting, auditing, and financial planning. Click the link below to learn more about the difference and why working with an Enrolled Agent may be the right choice for your tax needs.

Our  support staff

shari

Shari Braucht

Accounting and Payroll Staff

sharen

Sharen Lyons

Accounting and Payroll Staff

nataliya

Nataliya Vovchenko

Accounting and Payroll Staff

nicole

Nicole Harris

Tax Professional: Individuals and Businesses

zachary

Zachary Sauer

Tax Professional: Individuals and Businesses

Accounting Support Staff

tess

Tess Bechdel

Office Manager

PA Notary

cindy

Cindy Newman

Part-time Support Staff

louise

Louise Biancuzzo

Seasonal Support Staff

PA Notary

kathy

Kathi Suckar

Seasonal Support Staff

Our work in Numbers

If you had to put our work in numbers, you’d see more than tax returns and financial statements. Every number represents our commitment to accuracy, personalized service, and helping our clients navigate their tax needs with confidence. We’re proud to be a trusted part of our community and look forward to helping you make sense of your numbers, too.

years of experience

25+

happy clients

2,000+

employees

13

Our  welcoming commitee

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Ziva

Greeter

Your Dedicated Dotts Hamilton Contact

Each client is assigned a dedicated Dotts Hamilton team member based on the services they receive. Please contact your designated team member directly only if you know they are your assigned contact. If you receive multiple services, you may have more than one designated contact.

If you are unsure who to contact or who you should meet with, please reach out to our office at office@dottshamilton.com or by phone at 814-355-3335.