Isabella joined Burke CPA and Advisors as a tax accountant in 2026. The Earlham College grad (Bachelor of Arts in Accounting) began her accounting career in 2022 at Gardner Rodgers and Associates in New Castle, Indiana. She then joined Burke CPA and Advisors as an intern in January 2026 before transitioning to her full-time role […]
Cameron Nocton
Cameron has been a tax accountant with Burke CPA and Advisors since the summer of 2026. The Indiana University East grad (Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration) first joined Burke as a tax intern before transitioning to his current full-time role. At Burke, Cameron focuses on tax preparation for individuals and businesses. Cameron […]
Frank A. Schwartzel, CPA
Frank Schwartzel joined Burke CPAs & Advisors in November 2025 as a Senior Manager. He brings over four decades of accounting and financial leadership experience, including roles as a CPA, executive, and business owner. Frank has led financial operations in both public accounting and private companies, with a focus on consulting for small to mid-sized […]
Melanie Vaughn
Melanie has been a Bookkeeper at Burke CPAs & Advisors since October 2024. She brings a diverse background in financial administration and business operations, including roles with Wayne County Government as Chief Deputy/Bookkeeper for the Clerk of Courts, extensive experience at Miami University in various administrative and accounting positions, and 25 years of hands-on experience […]
Tashua Rhea Cole
Tashua joined Burke CPAs & Advisors as an Office Manager in 2023. Although this is her first time working for a CPA firm, the Ivy Tech grad has more than 15+ years of office administration experience with firms spanning mortgages, orthopedics, pediatrics, and hospice. In her spare time, the married mother of two enjoys watching […]
Dawn James, CPA
Dawn has been a Tax & Accounting Manager at Burke CPAs & Advisors since 2022. With more than 26 years in the industry, Dawn is a Certified Public Accountant in Indiana, with experience in both business and personal taxes. She is also responsible for compilations as well as the reviewing and auditing of not-for-profits and […]
John Zetzl, CPA
John has been a Senior Manager with Burke CPAs & Advisors since 2022 when Gillam & Zetzl merged with the company. A licensed CPA in Indiana with memberships in the AICPA and Indiana CPA Society, John has a 34-year background in accounting and tax work. His focus and expertise are within the construction, manufacturing, and […]
Tiffany Mull, CPA
Tiffany has been a Certified Public Accountant with Burke CPAs & Advisors since 2022 when the company merged with Gillam & Zetzl. The Ball State University grad has more than 26 years industry experience and is a licensed CPA in Indiana. At Burke, she specializes in reviewing and preparing tax returns and financial statements for […]
Tony Gillam, CPA
Anthony (Tony) Gillam Tony has been a senior manager with Burke CPAs & Advisors since 2022—when his firm, Gillam & Zetzl, merged with the company. The Indiana University grad has more than 38 years of industry experience and is a licensed CPA in Indiana. At Burke, he specializes in tax within the manufacturing, restaurant, and […]