People on the Move: Dr. Newton Takes Over GI Group and DiSanto, Priest & Co. Promotes Three
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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University Gastroenterology - Rhode Island's largest gastroenterology group - announced that it has named gastroenterologist Eric B. Newton, MD, as the practice's next president.
Dr. Newton has been with UGI for more than 13 years. He assumes the role held by multiple UGI physicians over the years, most recently by Dr. Eric P. Berthiaume - who during his four-year tenure as president helped propel University Gastroenterology from a local leader in the field into a regional leader, all while guiding the practice through multiple challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic.
"I’m both excited and honored to take the torch from our previous practice leaders and look to strengthen and solidify UGI's position as the local leader in high-quality GI care that is both cutting-edge and cost-effective," Dr. Newton said. "I am not looking to drastically change course from the remarkable work of my predecessors, but rather I hope to guide the practice as it strives to fulfill its mission of providing people in our ever-expanding community with the best comprehensive GI care possible.”
DiSanto, Priest & Co. Promotes Three New Partners
DiSanto, Priest & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of three new partners; Bernadette Dion, CPA, MAcc, John J. Rainone, CPA, MBA, CCIFP, and Garrett T. Stenhouse, CPA.
Bernadette Dion, CPA, MAcc
Bernadette began her public accounting career in 1994 in Plattsburgh, New York, as a staff accountant with the firm Abbott, Frenyea, Russell & Coffey. She joined the Tax Department at DiSanto, Priest & Co. in 2017. Bernadette has over 27 years of experience specializing in tax advisory and consulting services, with a focus on both closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Bernadette received her undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting from State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh. She also is a member of the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
John J. Rainone, CPA, MBA, CCIFP
John began his career in June 2005 with the firm Charland, Marciano & Company, CPAs, LLP. He joined DiSanto, Priest & Co in 2011 and most recently held the position of Principal in the Audit Department. John has over 17 years of experience, specializing in real estate and construction from both an accounting and tax compliance, as well as planning perspective.
John received his undergraduate degree from Assumption College with a concentration in accounting, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University. He also holds the position of President of the Warwick Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors.
Garrett T. Stenhouse, CPA
Garrett began his career with DiSanto, Priest and Co. as a three-time summer intern from 2007-2009. He later joined the firm’s accounting staff in 2010. Garrett has over 12 years of experience, and specializes in complex transactions in the manufacturing and precious metals industries.
Garrett received his undergraduate degree in Corporate Finance & Accounting from Bentley University. He was awarded the Nicholas Picchione Gold Award during the 2015 CPA exam offering.
Emilio Colapietro, Managing Partner of DiSanto, Priest & Co., says, “We are pleased to welcome Bernadette, John, and Garrett to the partnership team and look forward to their continued contributions to our clients and the firm overall as we seek to remain one of the largest independently owned and operated, multi-service professional service firms in New England.”
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