Accounting Faculty
Patric EdwardAssistant Professor Business
B.A., University of Maine at PI; M.S.A,, University of Maine at Orono.
www.umpi.maine.edu/~pedward
Patric joined the Business Department as a faculty member in 2007. Prior to that he worked for a public accounting firm in Bangor doing audits. His prior experience includes 3 years with Computer Services at UMPI, and 6 years managing an IT services business in Dubai, U.A.E. Patric usually teaches the following classes
- Principles of Accounting I & II
- Financial Management
- Governmental and Not-for-profit Acccounting
Clare Exner
Professor of Business
Chair of the School of Professional Programs
B.A., State University of New York at Albany; J.D., Rutgers University.
Clare teaches business law classes offered by the Business Program and Criminal and Constitutional law classes offered by the Criminal Justice Program
Stephen MerrillProfessor of Accounting
B.S., M.B.A., University of Maine; M.S., Bentley College; C.P.A.
Steve is a practicing C.P.A and usually teaches the following accounting classes.
Jed Desmond, C.P.A (inactive)
Adjunct Faculty
B.A., University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Jed is a practioner and teaches audit and tax classes.
Aaron Kouhoupt
Adjunct Faculty
B.A., University of Maine at Presque Isle., J.D., Rutgers University
Aaron was an associate with a law firm in New Jersey specializing in consumer protection law prior to moving back to the area in 2005. He is currently employed at Katahdin Trust Company and is an active member of the Maine State Bar. Aaron teaches business law classes.
Clif Rhome, C.P.A
Adjunct Faculty
B.A., University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Cliff is a practicing C.P.A and teaches accounting classes at DFAS.






