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The People You’ll Work With Every Step of the Way
Scott Hensley, CPA, Esq.
Partner, Tax Advisory and Compliance
Scott Hensley, JD, CPA Scott Hensley, JD, CPA joined Stancil in 2004 and focuses primarily in the Firm’s tax compliance and tax planning service areas. In particular, Scott concentrates his efforts in the planning and preparation of Corporation, S-Corporation and Partnership income tax returns and their effects on the owners. Prior to joining Stancil, Scott worked in the tax department for PricewaterhouseCoopers for five years where he served a number of middle market businesses in Eastern North Carolina. He also spent three years as the tax manager for Stock Building Supply, a national retailer of building supplies. Drawing upon his private sector experience, Scott thinks of his clients as business partners as he provides business advice as well as tax advice.
Scott is an active participant of Boards in the community as well. He is a current member of the Triangle Red Cross Board and the Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. He also participated as a consultant to businesses through the Business Accelerator for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program with the University of North Carolina School of Business. Scott is a graduate of North Carolina State University and The John Marshall Law School. Scott is a licensed attorney in the State of North Carolina and a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. He currently resides in North Raleigh with his wife, Sheila, and their three children, sons Sterling and Stone, and daughter Sierra.
David Piscorik, CPA
Partner, Accounting and Bookkeeping
David Piscorik David Piscorik joined the Stancil team in 2003 and is currently the Partner of the Business Resource Group. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a financial analyst at IBM and at Parente Beard, a Mid-Atlantic regional public accounting firm. In addition to serving clients in the areas of outsourced business consulting and cash flow management accounting services, David has concentrated his efforts in serving startup companies, closely-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
David serves on the Board of Directors for the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC) and is a contributing author for the AENC’s magazine Success by Association.
David is also actively involved in the community having served on the Board of Directors at his local homeowners association as well as having served as the Finance Chair at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
David is a graduate of the University of Scranton and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). He is also a contributing author to the AICPA's Journal of Accountancy. David and his wife, Jennifer, have three children.
Ryan Christians, CPA
Partner, Tax Advisory and Compliance
Ryan Christians Ryan Christians is a Tax CPA with 19 years of professional experience, bringing a strong foundation in both accounting and business to his work. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Economics from the University of Michigan, followed by a Master of Accountancy and an MBA from the University of Louisville.
He specializes in tax compliance and tax planning services for small to medium-sized businesses—including Corporations, S-corporations, LLCs, and partnerships—as well as start-up companies and individual tax clients. Throughout his career, he has provided tax and accounting services through local CPA firms in Louisville, Kentucky, and Zebulon, North Carolina, developing well-rounded expertise in serving both individuals and businesses.
Ryan joined Stancil in 2017. He is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. He currently resides in Rolesville, North Carolina, with his wife, Melissa, an 8th grade teacher in Wake County.
Nick Lombardi, CPA
Partner, General Practice
Nicholas Lombardi, Jr., CPA Nicholas Lombardi, Jr., CPA, has been a valued member of the Stancil team since 1994, following more than ten years in the banking industry. Over the course of his career with the firm, he has served in key leadership roles, including Managing Partner, and today serves as a general practice partner and the Firm’s Senior Audit Partner. In these roles, Nick provides leadership and expertise across the firm’s accounting and attestation, taxation, and small business consulting services.
Nick serves a diverse client base of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including foundations, associations, medical and dental practices, construction contractors, and other closely held businesses. He is known for delivering thoughtful, solution-oriented guidance tailored to each client’s goals and challenges. His work is defined by a strong commitment to client service, practical problem-solving, and helping organizations make informed decisions that strengthen operations and support long-term success.
In addition to his client work, Nick has made significant contributions to the accounting profession. He is a former chairman of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Accounting and Attestation Committee and a former chairman of the NCACPA’s Not-For-Profit Committee. He has also been a frequent speaker for SCORE and a contributing author to the NCACPA’s Interim Report and the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits’ Common Ground newsletter.
Nick is also deeply committed to community service, having volunteered on several boards and served as an advisor to a variety of nonprofit entities. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Charles Garrison, CPA
Partner, Business Advisory
Charles E. Garrison Charles E. Garrison joined Stancil in 2008. His practice focuses on start-ups to middle-market businesses and their owners. Charles provides transactional, tax planning and compliance advisory services. Stakeholders regularly engage Charles to provide transactional assistance from investment consideration, architecture, due diligence, closing and post-closing integration both regionally and nationally.
Before joining the Stancil team, Charles served as Chief Financial Officer for the Whistler Investment Group, a middle-market real estate developer, and Corporate Secretary and Senior Tax Officer for General Parts, Inc., a multi-billion-dollar distributor of the CARQUEST auto parts brand. With each role, Charles was a valuable member of the senior leadership team, recognized for his skill at identifying and exploiting new opportunities, mitigating risk, and achieving high reward goals.
A proud graduate of North Carolina State University and The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, Charles and his wife Christie live in Raleigh. His daughter, Isabella, is a Doctoral student at the University of Alabama.
Mike Trefzger, CPA
Partner, Audit and Attestation
Mike Trefzger, CPA Mike Trefzger, CPA, joined Stancil in 2016 and currently serves as a Partner for the audit department. In this role, he leads the firm’s audit and attest practice, with a primary focus on nonprofit organizations and closely held businesses. Mike is known for delivering high-quality assurance services while maintaining a practical, client-focused approach that emphasizes clear communication and meaningful insight.
Mike earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Accounting from North Carolina State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina. He has over ten years of experience providing audit and tax services across a variety of industries.
Mike is an active leader within the profession. He currently serves as Chair of the NCACPA’s Audit and Accounting (A&A) Resource Group and is a member of the NCACPA and AICPA. He has also contributed to recent exposure drafts, reflecting his involvement in the development and advancement of professional standards. In addition, Mike has served on the NCACPA’s Young Professionals Cabinet and is a contributing author to the NCACPA’s Interim Report. Outside of work, Mike enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his wife Juliette and his daughter Isabelle.
Diane Helms, CPA
Partner, Audit and Attestation
Diane Helms Diane Helms joined the Stancil team in 2006. Diane has over thirty years of experience performing audits for both public and private entities. Her primary focus is serving both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including performing Yellow Book audits and employee benefit plan audits. She also works with tax clients that need guidance and preparation of 1040s, 990s, 5500s, Gift tax returns, and trust returns.
Diane has served several years on the NCACPA Employee Benefit Plan’s annual conference committee including leading continuing professional education and is also a past-President of the Triangle Benefits Forum.
Diane is a graduate of Florida State University and earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting. Licensed to practice in Florida and in North Carolina, she is a member of both the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Professional Staff
Brittany Brown, CPA
Tax Manager, Tax Advisory & Compliance
Brittany Brown, CPA Brittany Brown, CPA, joined Stancil in 2021 and currently serves as a Tax Manager. She has over eight years of experience providing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses across a variety of industries.
Brittany earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Master of Science degree in Accounting from Old Dominion University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina and Virginia.
She is committed to providing responsive client service, strong technical proficiency, and thoughtful tax solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Brittany values building strong relationships with clients and helping them navigate complex tax matters with clarity and confidence.
In addition to her client service responsibilities, Brittany enjoys mentoring and developing younger professionals within the accounting field. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness, personal finance, and spending time with family and friends.
Carter Roberts, CPA
Tax Manager, Tax Advisory & Compliance
Carter Roberts, CPA Carter Roberts is a well-versed tax professional who brings his client-focused and results-driven approach to Stancil, supported by his experience in both public accounting and corporate finance. Carter has been a licensed CPA since 2017 and has spent the majority of his career in the public accounting industry, complemented by several years in a corporate FP&A management role.
Carter strives to deliver practical, insight-driven solutions grounded in strong technical execution and supported by relevant tax law. He focuses on tax compliance and reporting for corporations and partnerships — many of which operate across multiple states — giving him deep expertise in navigating complex filing requirements and ensuring accurate and timely compliance across different jurisdictions. Carter earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master of Accounting from North Carolina State University, where he built the technical foundation that underpins his work today.
As a North Carolina native, Carter grew up in New Bern, but has called Raleigh home since 2012. He is known for his hardworking, detail-oriented, and reliable approach, as well as his commitment to building strong, long-lasting client relationships and delivering a high level of client service. Carter treats each of his engagements as a business partnership, where both parties work together to achieve the best possible outcome. Outside of the office, Carter enjoys exploring Raleigh with his wife and Golden Retriever, as well as optimistically cheering on the NC State Wolfpack and Carolina Hurricanes.
Erin L. Stanaland, Esq.
Trusts & Estates, Tax Advisory & Compliance
Erin L. Stanaland, Esq. Since 2014, Erin Stanaland has been a trusted advisor at Stancil, where she blends her background as a licensed attorney with expertise in wealth management and the Internal Revenue Code to lead the firm's fiduciary tax practice. Erin holds a Juris Doctor and a Master’s in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University—the only dual-degree program of its kind in the nation. This academic and legal background makes her uniquely equipped to help families navigate the complex legal and tax implications of trust, estate, and gift tax matters.
Erin provides a sophisticated level of advocacy and technical precision to every return she oversees. Erin maintains that the most rewarding aspect of her job is the personal connection she builds with her clients and the satisfaction of helping them solve the intricate tax and legal puzzles often found in estate planning. She is dedicated to ensuring that every family she serves feels confident and protected while navigating their long-term financial legacies.
Outside the office, Erin is a proud resident of Fuquay-Varina, where she embraces an active lifestyle. Whether she’s exploring the outdoors with her husband and four children, hitting a personal record on her Peloton, or recharging with a captivating book, she finds that her time away from the tax code provides the perfect balance to her professional life.
Rebekah Lippard, CPA
Senior Audit Associate, Audit & Attestation
Rebekah Lippard, CPA Rebekah Lippard, CPA is a senior audit associate here at Stancil PC in our Audit and Assurance department. Rebekah is originally from Salisbury, NC, but came to Raleigh to pursue her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting at NC State University. Rebekah was one of our first interns who participated in the summer internship. After she graduated with her Master’s in Accounting in December of 2022, Rebekah started with Stancil PC full-time. Rebekah received her Certified Public Accountant licensure in January of 2025.
While Rebekah is part of our Audit and Assurance team doing audits, reviews, and compilations, she also does tax work, mostly specializing in Forms 990 and 1040. In her free time, Rebekah enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Beans. Rebekah also enjoys spending time volunteering in the community helping underserved populations. Additionally, she is an avid sports fan and loves cheering on the NC State Wolfpack, Carolina Hurricanes, and Carolina Panthers. In the fall, you can catch her at any NC State home football game! Rebekah loves to give our clients the best experience and find areas to continue to grow in her professional career.
Stephan Ruppert, CPA
Audit Associate, Audit & Attestation
Stephan Ruppert, CPA Stephan Ruppert is an audit associate in his first year of practice, contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services with a focus on nonprofit organizations. He graduated summa cum laude from Fayetteville State University with a double major in Accounting and Banking and Finance, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and a strong foundation in both technical accounting and financial analysis. He also attended North Carolina State University's MAC Program.
As an NC CPA (48334), Stephan brings a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to audit engagements and a strong understanding of financial reporting standards and internal control frameworks relevant to the nonprofit sector. He plays an active role in audit fieldwork, including testing financial transactions, preparing comprehensive audit documentation, and supporting the evaluation of internal controls to promote transparency, accountability, and compliance.
With a strong analytical mindset and commitment to service, Stephan is dedicated to helping nonprofit clients maintain financial integrity and achieve their missions. He is focused on continuous professional growth while contributing to the firm’s reputation for quality and trusted client service.
Outside of work Stephan enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends in the Triangle and Fayetteville area.
