Molly E. Wanzenried, CPA

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 313
mwanz@grayloceycpa.com

Molly began her career with Gray Locey CPA PC and rejoined the firm in 2019 as a Partner. She has a wide range of experience working with individuals as well as small and large businesses assisting them with their financial, accounting and tax needs. Though Molly represents clients in a variety of industries, she has considerable experience with law firms, real estate, agribusiness and medical practices. Molly works with many closely held businesses as an extension of their professional team to assist with each client’s unique objectives.

Molly is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) as well as a member of multiple committees such as Finance Committee, Service Committee and Audit Committee. She previously served as a board member of the William Warfield Scholarship Fund and as a Finance Committee member for the Hochstein School of Music and Dance. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

James G. Saylor, CPA

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 314
jsaylor@grayloceycpa.com

A graduate of SUNY Geneseo with over 20 years of experience in public accounting and four years of private accounting experience. Jim has a wealth of experience in business and personal taxation. His areas of expertise range from federal, state and international taxation to consultation on a variety of business transactions and organizational structures. Jim has extensive experience with partnership taxation in the real estate and hospitality services area. Servicing closely held businesses in a variety of industries, Jim is able to find tax savings for clients that are often times overlooked in both complex and straight forward situations. Jim has significant experience working with high-net-worth individuals on a variety of matters including business consultation, insurance, investments, retirement and estate planning. In his free time Jim likes to spend time with his family in the outdoors, including golfing, fishing and exploring the Adirondacks.

Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, a former member of the Penfield wrestling and football boosters and the past president and treasurer of the Penfield softball booster program. He is also currently serving on a client advisory board for a local organization.

Bliss E. Owen, CPA

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 304
bowen@grayloceycpa.com

Bliss represents closely held businesses in various industries. In addition to assisting businesses with accounting, taxation, and succession planning she is involved with the business owners consulting on estate planning and personal taxation.

Bliss is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She began her accounting career with Cortland L. Brovitz & Co., PC. in 1976. In 2005 she co-founded the Firm of Kasperski Owen & Dinan CPAs, LLC. In December of 2016 she joined Gray Locey CPA PLLC.

Bliss is Trustee and Assistant Treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, Board Member of Finger Lakes Opera, Board Member of the Estate Planning Council and Board Member of the Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children of the Clergymen of the Episcopal Church. She recently concluded a six-year term as a Board Member and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Urban Choice Charter School. She served for many years on the various Boards of Episcopal Senior Life Communities.

Bliss is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Luiza Hovhannisyan, CPA

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 319

Luiza graduated from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June 2014 with a Master’s degree in Accounting. She joined Gray Locey CPA, P.C. in December of 2017. Luiza assists clients with tax preparation and planning for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates as well as with bookkeeping, sales tax filing, and financial statements reviews.

Luiza and her husband reside in Brighton together with their two sons. In her free time Luiza enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Leandra Hall

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 334

Leandra graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in December 2019 with a Master of Business Administration. She joined Gray Locey in July 2025 as a Staff Accountant.

In her free time, Leandra enjoys, reading, baking, visiting national parks and spending time with family and friends.

James Bradford

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 321

James joined Gray Locey in August of 2024. He brought with him 3 years of public accounting experience and 13 years of customer service experience. James combines this experience and continued education to best serve clients in a warm and conversational atmosphere.

James lives at home with his girlfriend, Emili and he enjoys taking care of his dog, Pax, and two black cats, Bagheera and Tarot.

James (JJ) Marshall

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 306

JJ joined Gray Locey in June 2023 as a Staff Accountant. He graduated from Syracuse University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and plans to get his CPA in the future.

In his free time JJ enjoys golf, watching sports, spending time with family, traveling, and going on hikes with his dog “CeCe”.

Talia DeFay

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 330

Talia joined Gray Locey in January 2024 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

In her free time Talia enjoys reading, exercising, spending time with her friends, family and two dogs Jeter and Harley.

Jennifer DiMaggio

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 332

Jennifer joined Gray Locey in June 2025 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance and a minor in Accounting. In her free time Jennifer enjoys exercising, reading, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa Alvito

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 300

Lisa is the Office Manager at Gray Locey and has served as an administrator in the accounting profession since 2001. She provides bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning to clients.

Lisa resides in Greece, NY with her two kids, Avianna & Sebastian.

Linda Hoyt

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 305

Linda is a Rochester native, who’s recently moved back after living in the Finger Lakes for 10yrs. She comes to Gray Locey CPA with numerous years of experience as an accounting assistant/bookkeeper in a variety of company settings and industries.

In her spare time she likes to get out on her motorcycle when the weather permits. Linda also enjoys crocheting, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Maria Kaufman

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 312

Maria joined Gray Locey in November 2017 as part of the administration team. She has been in the customer service field for over 10 years.

Maria enjoys spending time with her family. Maria and her husband have 3 daughters, Daniella, Westyn & Ryenn. They keep her busy and enjoying life.

Katrina Saylor

Phone 585-244-8080 Ext. 329

Katrina graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has 9 years of customer service experience and joined the team in October 2025.

In her spare time, Katrina enjoys spending time with her family and her cat, Bella.

Richard N. Gray, CPA (Retired)

Mostly retired after 42 tax seasons, Richard has represented clients in construction, real estate, financial, manufacturing, technology, service, medical, retail, and not-for-profit industries. His experience includes auditing, accounting, taxation, management consulting, projections, valuations, business acquisition and investigative accounting.

Richard graduated from SUNY-Binghamton in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting he joined the CPA firm Cortland L. Brovitz & Co., P.C., and became a principal shareholder of the firm from 1988. In September, 2005 he formed Richard Gray & Company, CPA, P.C. to implement many of the ideas that he has given to his clients into his own firm, operating today as Gray Locey CPA PLLC.

Back on the Board of Directors of Geva, he also serves on the Investment Committee of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Richard is a past President of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester as well as Irondequoit Country Club. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, Temple Beth-El and the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester.

Lori Locey, CPA (Retired)

Partner Emeritus, Lori represented clients in service, financial, real estate, medical and construction industries. She specialized in closely held businesses and high net worth individuals, assisting them with bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, acquisitions, succession planning and management consulting.

Lori graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She practiced with Ronald Kane, CPA in Brighton for 25 years before merging with Richard Gray & Company, CPA, P.C. in 2009.