Gilliland & Associates Staff Profiles
Administrative Support
Vivian Obando
Office Manager
“I want all our customers to feel welcome, and know that we are here to help and to make their lives easier. I always try to treat our clients the way I would want to be treated.”
Vivian has been keeping our office running smoothly since she joined us in 2004. She succeeds because she truly likes working with people and enjoys the daily challenges the job brings.
A student at Marymount University, Vivian looks forward to graduating in fall 2009. Vivian is a student member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). When not busy at the office, Vivian enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Virta L. Commodore
Office Manager
“I believe that establishing a good relationship with our clients is a win-win situation for everyone.”
As our other office manager, Virta handles a variety of diverse duties on a daily basis that keep our office humming. If you need a specific form, have a question about an invoice or about our services, Virta is the person to call. A graduate of Suitland Business School, Virta joined Gilliland & Associates in 2007.
Accountants
Richard Janowitz
Tax & Accounting Manager
“I try to make each client feel that they are important.”
Ask Richard why he likes his job and he’ll tell you he enjoys working with numbers and helping people.
Richard supervises our accounting staff, reviewing work and managing projects and priorities. A part of our team since 2004, Richard is an Enrolled Agent and a member of the Maryland Society of Accountants. Richard is also an active member in BNI, an international networking organization.
Richard graduated from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticut. He and his wife Susan have three children. Outside of work, Richard can often be found on the baseball field coaching his son’s team. Richard enjoys swimming, playing sports and enjoying quality family time.
Ana Lowder, CPA
Tax & Accounting Manager
“Dan is a good man and a fine professional. He is the reason I work here.”
Ana is a certified public accountant. She helps our clients with many aspects of their tax and accounting needs, including the preparation and review of business tax returns.
A graduate of Armstrong College, Ana belongs to the Virginia Society of Accountants. She joined Gilliland & Associates in 2007.
Asha Kakkar
Staff Accountant
“My customer service philosophy is that every customer needs to be treated equally and provided with courteous service.”
Asha provides our clients with reliable tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services. She is known for her high standards of professionalism and warm manner. A graduate of Augusta State University in Georgia, Asha is working towards becoming an Enrolled Agent, and is a member of the Maryland Society of Accountants.
Asha is married and has two daughters, Anisha and Annika. Her favorite hobbies include coin and miniatures collecting, reading and spending time with her family.
Okeoma Okeoma
Staff Accountant
“The customer is king. It’s my job to provide customers with quality professional services.”
Okeoma has been with Gilliland & Associates since 2005. In addition to auditing financial statements, preparing corporate, individual and pass-through entity tax returns; Okeoma provides general consulting services to our clients.
A member of the Maryland Society of Accountants, Okeoma graduated from the University of Nigeria and has taken additional courses at George Mason University. Besides spending time with his daughter, Okeoma enjoys singing and playing musical instruments.
Yi-Ching Lee, CPA
Staff Accountant
“I try to always be honest and caring. I believe the golden rule – treat others as you would like to be treated.”
On staff since 2008, Yi-Ching is a certified public accountant who prepares and reviews meticulous tax returns for our clients.
Yi-Ching is a graduate of George Washington University in DC. Yi-Ching is married and enjoys spending time with her two children.
Jerry Perkins, CPA
Staff Accountant
“I respect my customers, and believe it’s important to treat them as I would want to be treated.”
Jerry provides tax and consulting services for individuals and corporate clients, including Federal and State income tax planning and filing, Foreign Entity registration and filing, state sales tax registration and filing, as well as consultation regarding loan restructuring and property disposition.
The newest member of our team, Jerry joined us in January of 2009. Jerry is a certified public accountant with nearly three decades of experience in tax, financial forecasting, and accounting services.
Jerry is a graduate of George Mason University, and belongs to the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Business Networking International (Past Chapter President).
Jerry and his wife Boo are active in foster care, and in their church where he is a Stephen minister. The Perkins’ have three grown children and are in the process of adopting a beautiful little boy whom they currently foster.
Jerry enjoys boating, fishing and carpentry.
