Our Team | Craig Cody and Company Inc.

The People Behind the Numbers at Craig Cody Inc.

At Craig Cody & Company, we believe financial confidence comes from more than accurate tax returns or polished reports. It comes from working with a team who understands your goals, your challenges, and the strategies that will help you keep more of what you earn.

Our professionals bring decades of combined experience in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy. We pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive, and always focused on giving our clients clarity in complex financial situations. Every member of our team shares a commitment to service, trust, and results.

Craig S. Cody

Founder and President

Craig founded Craig Cody & Company to help business owners keep more of what they earn through proactive tax planning and smart accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Tax Coach, and he brings the same focus and steady leadership he built during his seventeen years with the New York City Police Department. When he is not helping clients spot missed opportunities, you will usually find him traveling with his family, reading, listening to country music, or cheering on the New York Mets.

Lourdes Cody

Facilitator

Lourdes is the calm, steady force that keeps the team moving, especially when tax season is in full swing. She helps assemble tax returns, supports the team in getting to resolution, and keeps Craig grounded and accountable on the bigger decisions. Outside of work, she loves the outdoors, a good crime series, and rooting for the New York Mets.

Michaela Mayer

Chief Financial Officer

Michaela helps keep Craig Cody & Company compliant across federal and multi-state requirements, while tracking key performance indicators and supporting financial projects with the executive team. She brings a sharp eye for details and a steady rhythm that keeps operations running clean. On weekends, she loves cooking from scratch, finding a new cafe with her husband and daughter, and daydreaming about Greece, donuts, and Fleetwood Mac.

Paul Vaz

Certified Public Accountant

Paul specializes in tax compliance and keeps things accurate, timely, and buttoned up. Clients and teammates appreciate his steady presence and the family-oriented culture he helps protect. When he is off the clock, he is usually fishing, golfing, grabbing pizza, and thinking about a trip to Aruba.

Mitchell Mayer

Sales Director

Mitchell helps new clients feel at home from the very first conversation, guiding them through each step of the process with clarity and confidence. He is often the first point of contact, and he takes pride in making sure clients feel supported and excited about working with the team. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, spending time with his wife and daughter, and watching Arsenal Football Club.

Joey Paddock, CPA

Account Manager

Joey brings a well-rounded background that includes public accounting, corporate finance work at a publicly traded company, and experience supporting a family office for a National Football League team owner. He now helps clients stay organized and informed so their numbers support better decisions. Outside of work, he coaches mixed martial arts fighters, plays video games, trades stocks, and still laughs about his first high school job breeding cows.

Linda Dougherty, CPA

Account Manager

Linda is an experienced Certified Public Accountant with over forty years in public accounting, and she is dedicated to helping clients reach their financial goals with practical, personalized guidance. She focuses on proactive strategies that reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability for small to mid-sized businesses. When she is not working, she is walking, gardening, and planning her next beach getaway, with a soft spot for Italian food and New York sports.

Andy Scales, CPA

Account Manager

Andy calls himself a “numbers historian,” using what the numbers have done before to help clients plan what comes next. He brings a thoughtful, steady approach that helps clients feel prepared instead of surprised. When he is not working, he is into rugby and the ukulele, and if he could grab lunch with anyone, it would be his wife Julie.

Brian Martinek

Chief Operating Officer

Brian builds the systems that help the firm run smoother, serve clients better, and solve problems before they turn into fires. His path includes being a college athlete, working in college athletics administration, and serving in leadership roles across finance and operations. Outside of work, he is all about live music venues, hanging out by the river, and cheering for the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Brianna Volz

Project Manager

Brianna keeps the ball rolling by coordinating communication, tracking deadlines, and helping the team stay on pace. She is productive, efficient, and focused on making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Outside of work, she loves time with family and friends, Italian food, Paris, Pink, and New York Rangers hockey.

Ellen Cody

Business Support Coordinator

Ellen supports the business behind the scenes and helps keep the day-to-day moving in the right direction. She studied abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece, and she brings that same curiosity into everything she does. Outside of work, she loves finding the best speakeasies in New York City, listening to Kings of Leon, and dreaming about an Arsenal match at Emirates Stadium.

Patrick Wang, CPA

Account Manager

Patrick specializes in tax planning, compliance, and financial advisory services, partnering closely with business owners to reduce tax liabilities, improve profitability, and build sustainable financial structures. He is big on accuracy, proactive guidance, and delivering real value through smart strategy. Outside of work, he is a credit card points fan, loves tacos, and keeps Japan high on the travel list.

Anna Jung, CPA

Account Manager

Anna is a Certified Public Accountant who focuses on tax strategy, financial reporting, and advisory services, always aiming to combine expertise with genuine care. She is dedicated, detail-focused, and client-centered in how she shows up. Outside of work, she loves traveling, seafood and pasta, and listening to Blackpink.

Zee Young Kim, CPA

Account Manager

Zee helps clients work through complex accounting and tax situations with clarity and confidence. She is steady, practical, and people-focused, which fits perfectly with the culture here. When she is not working, she enjoys swimming, skiing, a great burger, and planning her next trip to Hawaii.