marcy locastro takes charge of tatum’s new york office

marcy locastro has succeeded bernie leone as the managing partner of the new york office of tatum.

after three years of working with the new york team to triple the practice, leone is forming his own consulting business serving entrepreneurs and business owners as he did in 30 years with ernst and young. leone remains with tatum through april 30 to help ensure a smooth transition.

marcy had been an associate managing partner in the new york office since september, 2007. marcy has more than 30 years of experience working with ceos and cfos. she was the first woman partner at jh cohn llp, arthur andersen and ernst & young in their nj offices.

she is a 2007 njbiz “best 50 women in business,” and has been quoted and featured in regional broadcast and national print media. marcy is currently president of the executive women of new jersey, the oldest professional women’s group in the state, and has been honored numerous times by njawbo – new jersey association of women business owners, garden state woman’s magazine and njscpa. her ability to serve the financial staffing and technology needs of tatum’s clients combined with her insight and perspective on the art and benefits of networking is unparalleled.

marcy will continue to be supported by frank morelli, associate managing partner, who heads tatum’s growing controller practice as well as the expanding team of ny partners and principals. both marcy and frank will report to rick kramer, the eastern regional managing partner.