Partners

Stephen Barr, Managing Partner, CPA, CVA
Stephen joined DeMarco Wachter & Co. in June of 2007. Steve became a partner in 2014. Steve earned his degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Stephen specializes in corporate taxes and business valuations. He is a member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute for Certified Public Accountants. 

Dale R. DeMarco, CPA Retired
Prior to founding the firm in 1979, Dale was manager of Norman J. Cutri, CPA. Today, he supervises the accounting and auditing practice of DeMarco Wachter & Co. and its compliance with professional standards. A member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, he has held a number of positions within the PICPA. These include President, President-Elect, Secretary Treasurer and Ethics Committee Member. Dale earned a B.S in Accounting as well as an MBA from Gannon University. He has also been an accounting instructor for Gannon University. Dale’s contributions to the community include serving as treasurer of the Erie Playhouse, and Lake View Country Club and active participation in the Lion’s Club of Erie and St. George Church, where he is chairman. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Service Award and James Kinnane Award for outstanding community service to the Erie Country Rape Crisis Center, Inc.