Meet The Team

Lee founded Howley & Company in 1981 with the purpose of managing the corporate functions of various companies that he started with the assistance of a talented group of professionals in Ohio. Past business and civic experience includes a Panera Bread franchise on the east coast, developing cable TV systems in the U.S. and Europe, building a medical-related real estate company, representing the United States at the United Nations under President Clinton and Chairing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum. Lee’s biggest thrill is working with talented and caring people who know how to deliver exceptional customer service.

Adam is responsible for all report writing, analysis, special projects, and supporting the accounting team. He graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance. Previously he worked for a Healthcare IT startup and before that spent over six years with a franchisee of a multi-unit smoothie concept where he worked his way from Shift Leader to District Manager, while performing all financial functions for franchisee. When Adam not ‘slaying the numbers dragon,' he can usually be found volunteering at his church, reading or catching up with family and friends. He also loves cooking, the occasional video game and is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan.

Leslie oversees the design and construction for our clients which include Panera Bread Cafes and Sola Salons.She responsibilities also include remodels,  HBG’s maintenance department and techs which provide support to all of HBG’s cafes and Sola Salons. After graduating from college, Leslie came to work for Lee Howley and has not left! For over 25 years, Leslie has worked on the development and construction of many projects including sophisticated medical facilities and office buildings as well as 28 Panera Bread cafes and Sola Salons. During this time, she has also managed all aspects of the ongoing physical operation of these buildings. She is an active volunteer at her children’s school and some of her more skilled accomplishments include being President of the Westlake Soccer Mom’s Cheerleading Squad, and Social Secretary and Private Driver for her two children, Maksym and Natalia.

Lee (3) provides IT support for two Panera Bread, franchisees, a Sola Salon franchisee and Dave’s Hot chicken franchisees.  He is also responsible for email and server maintenance at the corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio.  He spearheaded the implementation of an HRIS system and has overseen multiple Panera technology rollouts that have increased manager efficiency and reduced the need for more manual entry of data. In addition to building our Howley & Company's customized reporting tool, Lee is implementing neural network driven predictive analytics for better sales forecasting. When not tinkering, he enjoys long bike rides through the Cleveland Metro Parks.

Robin provides leadership to all accounting functions. Accounting has been the career of choice over her entire work history, spanning business sectors including manufacturing, retail, entertainment, and public accounting. When not crunching the numbers, you can find her either at a slot machine in Vegas, outdoors working in her flower gardens, or just enjoying nature.

Terrie oversees the Payroll department, located at the Ohio Support Center in Westlake, Ohio, which processed over 3,000 W-2 for our clients last year. A certified Payroll Professional since 2003, Terrie has been employed by Howley & Company since 2006. Her prior positions include HR/Payroll Supervisor for The Great Lakes Construction Company, Payroll Manager for Riddell Sports and Office Manager at The Cleveland Christian Home for Children. She currently serves as Volunteer Dog Rescuer, Crazy Dog Lady, Skilled and Accomplished Annoyer of her son,  HGTV addict and Firefly/Serenity geek.

Chrissy is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton with a bachelor’s degree in Modern Office Training.         Her prior positions were with a kidney dialysis billing company for 10 years, a payroll specialist     with Riddell, and a project manager with a telecommunications company. Chrissy’s hobbies including throwing darts in a league for the past 17 years, raising her son, and attending her son’s sporting events. In her down time, Chrissy enjoys going to concerts, vacationing to warm destinations and enjoying time with friends and family.

Lindsey, the newest member of the team, handles accounts payable, vendor contact and onboarding, as well as café permits and licensing. After moving from Chicago to Northeast Ohio, she worked at Advanced Partners doing payroll before joining Howley Bread. Currently working towards her Accounting degree at Cleveland State University, Lindsey manages to juggle her time between her 3.5-year-old son and their dog, an American Boxer named Krumbley Sue.  You can find them outside exploring the Metroparks, on bike rides, or frequenting Lakewood Park.