Serving our Clients Since 1978
Leadership Team
Laura Tosti, CPA
President / Managing ShareholderLaura Tosti joined Hobbs, Crossley, Benefield & Craven, PA in 2006 after graduating from Concord University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She has a list of hobbies that include hiking, camping, and spending time with her family. Laura and her husband, Robert, live in Indian Trail with their two daughters and a German Shepherd. NC Certificate # 48210
Jennifer Rochevot, CPA
Vice President / ShareholderJennifer Rochevot is a Tax Manager at Hobbs, Crossley, Benefield & Craven, PA. She graduated from SUNY Old Westbury, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 2016. As an accountant, she takes pride in the efficiency and accuracy of her work; and strives to provide the best service possible. Her three children like to keep her busy with outdoor activities; and they don’t mind having a mom that can provide expert help with their math homework. NY Certificate # 146439
Neil Crossley, CPA/PFS
Founder, Firm Advisor for Tax ServicesNC Certificate # 3960
Scott Benefield, CPA/CVA
Firm AdvisorScott P. Benefield joined the Firm in 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. Scott worked his way up to managing partner and majority shareholder over the years. He enjoys spending time at his beach home with Firm Mascot “Guido” better known as Tax Dog and also dining out with friends and family and traveling around the world when time allows. NC Certificate # 21247
John Stevens, CPA
ManagerJohn F. Stevens joined the firm in 2016. He graduated from the University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, with a B.A. in Business Administration and has been in public accounting since 1987.John and his wife, Maria love North Carolina and enjoy time with family, friends, the outdoors, and homegrown vegetables from the garden. NC Certificate #22209
Kevin Shay
Senior Tax AssociateKevin Shay graduated from SUNY Farmingdale in 2019 with a Bachelor's in Business Management with a concentration in Accounting.
Drew Dubauskas, CPA
Senior Tax AssociateDrew graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduating shortly after from Florida State University with a Master’s in Accounting.
Rita Vincel
Tax AssociateRita completed her Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance in Ukraine in 2000. She has 25 years of experience in all aspects of accounting.
Steven Sanders
Tax AssociateSteven graduated from University of Charleston, WV with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a Management Master’s degree.
Rabreena White
Firm AdministratorRabreena’s previous office experience and excellence in customer service lead her to join Hobbs, Crossley, Benefield & Craven, P.A. in 2017. She is the first point of contact to all new and current clients. Rabreena and her husband, Shawn, live in Waxhaw with their son, daughter, and rescue Pit mix named Xane.
In Loving Memory
James Hobbs, CPA
Founding Partner, RetiredJim Hobbs graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.He was a founding member of our firm and an instructor for Becker CPA Review.
Charles Craven, CPA
Partner, RetiredCharlie Craven joined the firm in 1994 and retired in 2024. Over 30 years, he built long-lasting client relationships, and his memory will forever be a part of our firm's history.