Meet Our People
Gaintner Bandler Reed & Peters is a group of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals. Our partners and senior professionals are listed below, along with their email contact.
LeRoy Gaintner, CPA
He is frequently called upon to serve as an expert witness in legal matters involving loss of profits and financial intricacies surrounding contract disputes and malpractice.
LeRoy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he served as the chairman of the Continuing Education, Reporting Standards and Litigation Services committees. He has also held various offices, as well as board membership, for the Maricopa Community College Foundation, the Phoenix Art Museum's Men's Arts Council, the Arizona CPA Foundation for Education and Research, and the Phoenix Park Foundation. He received his undergraduate degree from Occidental College, and his master's degrees from Arizona State University.
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Steven Bandler, JD, CPA
Steve develops, coordinates, supervises and manages financial, tax and business advisory services for clients in the personal service, entertainment, real estate, construction, manufacturing and distribution industries, among others. His clients include corporations and their key executives, partnerships, estates and trusts, closely held businesses and individuals. He offers an extensive background in developing effective strategies for client representation before the IRS and state and local government authorities. Steve possesses special expertise in analyzing the tax and business consequences of proposed transactions with an eye toward restructuring existing arrangements.
Steve earned both his law and bachelors degrees from the University of Arizona. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Bar Association. He is very active in many professional and community organizations, either currently serving, or having served, as a committee chair and board member of the local chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association, Congregation Beth Israel (where he is currently on the Executive Committee), and the Phoenix Art Museum's Men's Arts Council (where he also served as president).
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Kevin Reed, CPA
With over 22 years experience, Kevin's wide-ranging expertise in defining information and documentation requirements has resulted in exceptional understanding of such issues as business interruption, inventory loss, fidelity claims, property damage, subrogation matters and product liability. He is a valued resource for companies in all industries including hospitality and food service, mining, manufacturing and professional service companies. In addition, he has served both as consultant and expert witness in litigation matters and has conducted loss analysis seminars for nationally recognized companies on subjects ranging from personal injury to property and liability matters.
Kevin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona and Connecticut Societies of Certified Public Accountants. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University.
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Connie Peters, CPA
Connie understands the challenges her clients face and strives to exceed expectations through exceptional client service and personal attention.
Connie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona and Nebraska Societies of Certified Public Accountants. She is licensed in Arizona, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Connie has held various board memberships and is actively involved with the Fiesta Bowl Committee. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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John Smith, CPA, Consultant
His analytical abilities are sought out by construction companies, medical organizations, engineering and law firms, insurance practices, real estate agents, business and civic associations, as well as wholesale and retail establishments.
John's expertise in tax matters spans over 30 years. His hands-on approach to tax planning is valued by his clients, many of whom have looked to him for advice for several decades. Whether business, individual or estate, whether large client or small, John applies his wealth of knowledge to solve the problems at hand. He is a valued resource to clients and within the firm.
John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Arizona State University.
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Tom Kase, CPA, Consultant
His practice includes insurance-related companies, law firms, and commercial enterprises as well as individuals. He has testified as an expert witness on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He also consults on business acquisitions and mergers. His 30+ years of financial expertise includes service in private industry as a treasurer and chief financial officer.
Tom is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration from Loyola University in Los Angeles, California.
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Michael Vander Maten, Consultant
With sound knowledge of policy provisions and the ability to identify coverage issues, Mike is able to balance the insured's interest with the carrier's requirements. Whether he is analyzing routine losses, managing complex cases, or working as an expert in litigation matters, Mike is a thorough and highly knowledgeable professional whose experience in a wide range of industries and catastrophe situations makes him a valuable member of any loss analysis team. In addition, he has conducted numerous instructional seminars on issues of loss analyses for several nationally recognized insurance companies.
Mike graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990 with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance. He is an associate member of the Certified Fraud Examiners in addition to his memberships in other industry organizations.
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