Janel Bonsell, C.P.A., C.F.E., C.F.F.

Janel M. Bonsell joined Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. in 1995 as the firm's first professional hire. On January 1, 2009, Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company, P.C. promoted her to firm principal. Janel is the client service executive for a number of the firm's for-profit, owner-operated businesses. Her professional concentration is in attest services. In addition to her client service responsibilities, Janel is the director of human resources. She oversees campus relations, recruiting, career development, and performance evaluation programs.

Janel earned her B.S. degree in accounting from Gannon University, became a Certified Public Accountant in 1996, and a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2005. She also earned the credential of Certified in Financial Forensics. Janel has spent the majority of her career in the area of accounting and auditing and has participated in significant consulting projects.

Janel is a strong advocate for women-owned businesses and is a past panel member and program coordinator of the Athena Powerlink program, which supports women in business. Currently, Janel serves on the governing body of the Athena Powerlink program. In addition, she is a member of the Erie Women's Fund of the Erie Community Foundation and The Rotary Club of Erie.

Janel joined the Executive in Residence program in the 2022-23 academic year and works closely with the Accounting program.