HAROLD BERMAN, J.D.
ESQUIRE
Harold earned his undergraduate degree from USC and his J.D. from University of California, Berkeley before being admitted to the California Bar, the State of Hawaii Bar, and the United States Supreme Court, 9th Circuit (California and Hawaii). His tax law and preparation business has thrived in Makawao, Hawaii for over 40 years because of great clients. Harold’s expertise also includes tax and brokerage for real estate locally, on the mainland and abroad.
MARK KNIPP
CPA
Mark earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville in Accounting and his M.B.A. from the University of Central Missouri before becoming a full-time CPA. For over 40 years, he’s been an expert on local, mainland, and international accounting needs. Mark especially takes care of working with our clients’ professional entities including corporations, LLCs, and more, and he strives to give all his clients near and far honest and accurate insights into their financial health.
NIA BAILEY
OFFICE MANAGER
Nia has been with the team for many years as an office assistant and is now the Office Manager. She is here to help you coordinate your tax forms and data as well as keep the lines of communication flowing. Email Nia here.
BECKY SANTIAGO
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Becky has been part of the Berman Tax ohana for decades. She joined the team in 2026 to bring her accounting expertise to the office. A Maui girl, she loves to help clients pursue their dreams with the best financial preparation and a local touch.
AISHA HASAN
PREPARER
Harold says Aisha has an unbelievable skill set. Her ability to distill complex input is remarkable and she is a rare communicator. We know that Aisha is also the loving mother of three very remarkable girls. Somehow all this complexity seems easy to her. It must be in the DNA for we all know her very incredible family. The calm in the storm. A remarkable mind. A remarkable woman.
JEN DEMPSEY, PhD
PREPARER
Dr. Jen earned her Masters of Education from Chaminade on Oahu, and her Ed.D/PhD from Mount St. Joseph University in Education. Jen is at heart a Montessori teacher, and she also is an accountant who helps our wonderful clients with their annual returns and more.