About Us
For more than 30 years, Reed & Dailey Associates, Inc. (formerly Reed & Reed Associates, Inc.) has served as a trusted business partner to individuals and businesses alike. We provide expert income tax preparation and small business accounting for clients near and far. By building one client at a time, we have become the area’s largest single income tax office within miles!
Our mission is to serve each client with the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. This level of dedication to our clients has earned us the respect of the business and financial community in the area. We believe this to be a direct result of our talented, hard-working accounting professionals and support staff. Whether you are a current or prospective client, we look forward to serving you!
Our Team
Permanent Staff
Donald G. Reed Jr., CPA
Don has over 40 years of experience in taxes and accounting, specializing in LLC’s, S-Corporations, and complex tax issues. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a B.S. in Accounting, summa cum laude, where he was elected to be a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Don also has extensive experience in sales and marketing, consulting for business, and English composition. He resides in Sharon and Tionesta, PA. His hobbies include golf, outdoor life, and being a good Papa to his six grandchildren.
Matthew Dailey, CPA
Matt has been a lifelong resident of Mercer County. He was raised in Grove City and has lived there all his life. He obtained an accounting degree from Grove City College. After graduation he attended Youngstown State University where he obtained his MBA. After graduating from YSU he was employed by Reed & Reed Associates, Inc. in the spring of 1991 as a staff accountant. It was over the following years that Matt learned his profession and became a key member of the firm.
Matt became a partner with the two Reeds in the firm in 2002. Matt has since that time added his investment registrations through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and life insurance license in both PA and OH. Matt can help answer any investment questions you may have. Matt spends his hours at the office seeing clients and helping existing as well as new clients navigate the tax law, working towards reducing tax obligations all while being compliant with tax rules and regulations.
Kathy Murphy
Kathy has 25+ years of management experience. Prior to moving to Ohio, she was the Office Manager for V.I.P. Ambulance, Inc. and the Terminal Manager for Pioneer Transport in Baltimore, Maryland. After moving to the area, while raising her children, she was employed at Reed & Dailey Associates, Inc. as a seasonal employee. Before joining the year-round permanent staff in 2022 as the General Manager, she served as the Financial Director at Rock of Grace Family Ministries.
Donald G. Reed, Sr.
Donald G. Reed, Sr. is the founder of Reed & Dailey Associates, Inc. Don started his accounting and income tax service in the year 1956 and was located on East State Street in Hermitage, PA. He later moved the firm to his home on Morefield Road, then bought the house and land where Staples is today in Hermitage, PA. The practice kept growing so the firm moved again to a business office on South Buhl Farm Drive across from Kennedy Catholic High School.
Don also founded Crossing Paths Ministry. It is a local non-profit Christian organization whose goal is to proclaim the love and salvation found in Jesus Christ. The Crossing Paths TV program can be seen on Cornerstone TV - nationwide, CTN-Southwest, Florida, and over 200 cable companies. Don has helped many people with gambling and alcohol problems. A documentary movie was produced about his life called, “The Don Reed Story, A Man on the Edge of Eternity” and it’s available on DVD.
Serenity Dailey - Collator/Front Desk
Serenity joined the team in 2022. She spends most of her days in the Collating Department, but she also helps at the Front Desk.
Sue Jackson - Front Desk
Sue started with Reed & Dailey in 2022. She is one of the first friendly people that you will encounter as you enter the doors.
Bill Krochka - Tax Preparer
Bill has been employed at Reed & Dailey for several years. He has many years of experience as an excellent tax preparer.
Tim Murphy - IT
Tim has served in numerous capacities since he started working at Reed & Dailey. He is the “go to” for all things tech at the office.
Michelle Parker - Collator
Michelle has been working at Reed & Dailey behind the scenes as a Collator for over 20 years.
Jill Seidel
Jill Seidel has been meeting the accounting needs of business and individuals at Reed & Dailey Associates, Inc. for over 17 years. She specializes in small business accounting, tax preparation, and payroll processing. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jill got her start in the accounting industry in Washington, DC. There, she worked for national public relations and corporate travel companies before moving over to public accounting.
Beth Luther
Beth joined Reed & Dailey Associates, Inc. as a seasonal employee in 2007, still allowing her time to focus on raising her two young children. Beth graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in accounting. She started full time with the firm in July of 2018 focusing on quarterly payroll returns and payroll processing.
Seasonal Staff
Jamie Dailey - Collator
Jamie has filled many positions in her 25+ years at Reed & Dailey. She is currently working in the Collating Department
Melody Perdian - Front Desk
Melody has been greeting clients at the Front Desk with her smile and enthusiastic assistance for over 10 years.