CMS Systems has its roots in public accounting and management consulting. Many CMS staff members and associates come from Dropkin & Company, CPA's, an acknowledged leader in servicing government and nonprofit clients nationwide.

Murray Dropkin, President
CPA, MBA in Management from New York University, BS in Accounting from Brooklyn College. Murray has over 35 years experience meeting the management, organizational, financial and computerization needs of non-profit, government, commercial and health care organizations of all sizes. Managing Partner of Dropkin & Company, Certified Public Accountants, since 1969.

Murray is a Certified Public Accountant in New York, New Jersey and Wisconsin, a member of the AICPA, the Association for Government Accountants and the NY and NJ State CPA Societies. He has served on the National Board of Directors of Accountants for the Public Interest and on the AICPA's committee on tax-exempt organizations. Murray previously served as Controller of a New York Stock Exchange member firm. Experienced in accounting, auditing, financial management, analysis and planning, organizational development, marketing, business strategies, training and presentations, policy and organizational studies, project design and management.

Murray is the co-author of the country's most widely used book on auditing nonprofit organizations, Guide to Auditing Nonprofit Organizations, published by PPC and now in its 15th edition. He is also author of several books, and for the last 11 years he has produced the monthly Nonprofit Report, an accounting, taxation and management newsletter published by WGL.

Eric Havemann, Senior Computer Consultant
BS in Computer and Information Services from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Over 20 years experience with diverse computer applications used by nonprofits, government and private industry. Highly experienced in working with organizations to assess information systems needs, conduct feasibility studies, plan, design, acquire and install information systems (hardware, software and services), adapt existing systems for specific applications and train users. Previously worked at IT&T's Defense Communications Division and for CPA firms.

Allyson Hayden, M.S.W.; C.S.W.
Allyson Hayden is a Senior Consultant, Editor, and Writer for CMS Systems, Inc. She has fifteen years of experience writing for commercial and professional magazines, newsletters, and other publications in the areas of organizational development, health, medicine, fundraising, accounting, sociology, and psychology. She has designed workshops, training seminars, and other educational materials for nonprofit and accounting organizations; serves as co-editor of The Nonprofit Report; has co-authored a variety of other published materials for CMS Systems, Inc; and is part of the CMS Systems, Inc. consulting team.

Allyson has been involved in social work program analysis, development, and implementation in the areas of client advocacy, mental health, civil rights, etc. She has served as a group facilitator and team leader and has supervised professional and volunteer personnel working in these roles. Allyson holds an M.S.W. from The New York University School of Social Work and a B.S. from Brooklyn College.

Carol Wolff, Senior Consultant
Postgraduate study at Wharton School of Applied Sciences; M.Ed. in Counseling from Kean University; BA in Community Development from Rutgers University. Over 30 years experience in individual and organizational development, management and management training, team building, cross cultural adult education and training, career assessment and development, performance appraisal and coaching, strategic planning, conflict management and other areas. In addition to past work in commercial, government and nonprofit organizations, she has served on the faculties of Antioch University, the Center for Healthcare Management of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, The College of New Jersey and the Labor Education Center of Rutgers University.

Sylvan Leabman, MPA
Sylvan has more than 30 years experience in state and local government as a manager and executive. His experience includes managing operating and capital budgets for one of the 30 largest counties in the United States. His responsibilities have included Risk Management, the Controllership functions of accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and workers compensation administration. He has administered a primary and tertiary health care program for 22,500 indigents through contractual arrangements with community hospitals and a Regional Medical Center. Mr. Leabman's consulting experience has included working with the Dean of a large Medical School to design a budgetary process for the School of Medicine, assisting a Federally Qualified Health Center revise its financial management systems and select new software. He has designed and implemented software to manage the credentialing process for physicians, dentists and other ancillary health care providers. His software is being used around the country in health care businesses to assess compliance with HIPAA privacy and security readiness for physicians and hospitals. He is a former member of the Board of the Government Finance Officers Association.

Philip M. Henry, Publishing Consultant
BA in Economics from Hamline University; Graduate Certificate in Management from American Management Association. 30 years experience as an editor, producer, director, and production manager in professional print and audio publishing focusing on business, management, and nonprofit topics. Extensive experience producing scripted and interview-based audio programs, and in overseeing audio- and print-based interactive educational programs. Pioneer in the development of audio condensations of books. Previously worked at AMACOM, the publishing division of the American Management Association.

Mel Nusbaum, Consultant
Mel is dedicated to personal and business applications of technology. He has served as the administrative head of business affairs for the American Lung Association, the administrative and financial director of the Mid-Bergen Mental Health Center, program administrator for Mt. Sinai/Elmhurst Hospital, and assistant administrator at Beth Israel Hospital prior to joining the CMS team. He received an M.B.A. from Baruch College, City University of New York, and a B.A. with Honors from The University of Wisconsin. He has written software reviews for computer and accounting journals, participated in conferences and done training across the country on management and computer applications. He is an experienced hands-on technician for networking and computer installations as well as a business systems analyst and consultant. For recreation, Mel plays jazz guitar and produces CD's featuring his original musical compositions.

Jim Halpin, Consultant
CPA, MS in Management Systems Analysis from Kean University, BS in Management Science from Kean University. Over 25 years experience in systems analysis, software development, testing, installation, training and support. In public accounting since 1986, specializing in corporate taxation and accounting. Previously served as Controller for a medium sized manufacturing concern. Developed job cost accounting software used by dozens of clients; develops and markets a series of software packages for the Palm and Windows operating systems.