Meet Our Team

Richard Schafter, CPA Packer Thomas Canfield

Richard A. Schafer, CPA

Principal

Specific Areas of Expertise:
  • Auditing, Accounting, Tax and Consulting experience in the manufacturing wholesale, construction, designated Partner in charge of audit industries, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plan engagements
  • Consultant to companies on acquisition strategies, ESOP accounting methods and strategies
Professional Associations:
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • ESOP Association
  • National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Education, Certifications & Memberships:
  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio and Illinois
  • Boardman Community Baseball: Treasurer
  • Boardman Civic Association: Executive Board Member
  • Boardman Township: Civil Service Commission
  • Boardman Schools Foundation for Excellence: Past President
  • Four Square Club: Past President & Member