Martin F. Kopmeyer, CPA, CVA
President
440-397-4142 x1
Marty is the president of Lumen and responsible for leading company strategy and overseeing client services. He has over 30 years' experience providing accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services.
Marty earned a BSBA from John Carroll University. He serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Cleveland Right to Life, Inc., Cleveland Right To Life Education, Inc., and St. Joseph’s Businessmen Network. He is an active parishioner at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Shrine in Cleveland. He previously served as the CFO for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma and as a member of the finance council at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cleveland. He enjoys fishing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He lives in Brecksville, Ohio with his wife, Julie and is blessed to be a father of three and grandfather of two children.
Alexander Livecchi
Accountant
440-397-4142 x3
Alex is an accountant at Lumen. He is responsible for providing tax and accounting services to our clients. In addition, to his public accounting experience he has worked in both corporate financial accounting and corporate tax. Along with his accounting experience, he brings his passion for technology to help clients navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.
Alex earned a BBA with a major in both Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Toledo. He is currently working on putting together a home workshop where he can enjoy the art of woodworking. He lives in Strongsville with his three cats.
Areta Solecky, CPA
Accountant
440-397-4142 x4
Areta's primary foucs is providing outsourced client accounting services. The diversified accounting and business experiences that she brings to the firm and our clients include public accounting at Ernst & Young; founding and running a property management business; and working for American Greetings--in both corporate accounting and marketing. She has also served as a substitute teacher and an administrator for North Royalton city schools.
Areta earned a B.S. in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany.Her longest-running role has been as a mother to a son and daughter, both current students at the Ohio State University. Areta loves making road trips to visit family and friends, taking in shows at Playhouse Square, exercising, and reading.
Barbara Morgan Popelmayer, CPA
Accountant
440-397-4142 x2
Barbara is a 30-year veteran with experience in public accounting and private industry. Barbara’s work for our clients includes performing audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements; preparing business and individual tax returns; and general accounting assistance for a broad range of closely-held businesses.
Barbara earned a BA with a major in Accounting from the University of Akron. She is licensed by the Accountancy Board of Ohio and is a member of both the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Stephen Kotris, CPA
Accountant
440-397-4142 ext. 5
Steve is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of expertise in public accounting and a passionate co-founder of two thriving local food ventures. His work is not just about numbers; it's about crafting financial solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. From conducting audits, reviews, and compilations to offering tax advice and general accounting support, Steve's innovative approach has helped transform the businesses he serves.
Steve earned a BA in Accounting and an MBA, both from John Carroll University, Steve is a licensed professional recognized by the Accountancy Board of Ohio. Beyond the office, he cherishes quality time with his wife and son, cheering on their favorite teams, the Guardians, Cavaliers and Browns.
Liz Csank
Administrative Assistant
440-397-4142 ext. 6
As an experienced and highly organized Administrative Assistant at Lumen CPA, Liz is dedicated to providing top-tier support to our accounting team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and client satisfaction. With a strong background in office administration, client relations, and task management, she thrives in fast-paced environments and take pride in maintaining the efficiency of office functions.
Liz has over 25 years of experience in construction project management, restaurant management, and office/administrative management. She enjoys working in the yard, remodeling her home, hiking, and spending time at the ballpark watching her son play baseball. She and her husband, Dave, have been blessed with two sons and live in Strongsville.
