Our Team

Bonnie Vallone began her career at Bourne Partners as an accounting assistant in January 2017, later moving into the main Controller position in April 2017. Bonnie is responsible for all accounting activities including Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, and Budgets. Bonnie works closely with several outside firms regarding tax returns, audits, and healthcare benefits, as well as executes on capital calls and distributions from the firm’s investment banking initiatives.

Prior to Bourne Partners, Bonnie worked at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Dunlop Tire Company where she served in various roles including Accounting Analyst, Manager of Corporate Plant Accounting, and Plant Controller at several tire plants. Bonnie retired from Goodyear/Dunlop in July, 2014 after 28 years of service.

Bonnie received a B.B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Niagara University (summa cum laude). She also received an A.A.S. degree from Niagara County Community College with a concentration in Math and Science.

Outside of Bourne, Bonnie is an avid crocheter. In December 2017, she enlisted the help of 3 neighbors to make 42 red hats for the annual “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program sponsored by the American Heart Association. Every February the organization distributes the hats to newborns at local hospitals to inspire parents to live heart healthy lives and inspire their children to do the same. Bonnie’s goal for next year is to supply 100 hats!

Bonnie and her husband, Tom, are natives of Lewiston and Buffalo, NY and moved to Sun City Carolina Lakes, SC in 2015. Together they have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. They also have two cats, Max and Erma. They enjoy canasta, cribbage, and trying out new restaurants with their neighbors.