BerryDunn promotes 10 to principal
BerryDunn, a Portland, Maine-based accounting and consulting firm, has promoted 10 team members in its 2025 principal class.
“By investing in leadership development from within, we support strong, evolving relationships with our clients. At the core of it all are our people – connecting purpose with progress to drive success," said Tammy Brunetti, COO of assurance, tax, and advisory services.
Founded in 1974, BerryDunn has nearly 1,000 people across nine US offices and one office in Puerto Rico. It is the 43rd-largest CPA firm in the US, according to Inside Public Accounting, with $181.1 million in annual revenue.
The new principals in the assurance, tax, and advisory services business are:
Grant Ballantyne, not-for-profit practice group
Joseph Byrne, not-for-profit practice group
Kristin Courtemanche, healthcare practice group
Christa Bernacchia, healthcare practice group
Olga Gross-Balzano, healthcare practice group
Kaylyn Landry, financial services practice group
Lenny Rendell, commercial practice group
The new principals in the consulting services business are:
Valerie Hamilton, healthcare analytics practice group
Jason Hargrove, medicaid practice group
Lisa Paradis, local government practice group
“BerryDunn’s newest leaders bring a strong blend of professionalism, expertise, and innovation that fuels our clients’ success and propels the firm’s continued growth across industries,” said Chad Snow, COO of consulting services.

