more than a cpa
Accounting is not glamorous. It's not really that fun (okay, sometimes it's fun). But it is absolutely necessary and getting it right can make or break a business. This is what drew me to the industry in 2004.
After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado (Go Bears!) with a degree in Accounting, I began working as an auditor at a large, prestigious and very cool CPA firm (yes, accounting firms can be cool) in Denver. EKS&H, now part of Plante Moran, was an incredible organization to start my career. I loved the people, culture, and clients, ultimately specializing in the nonprofit and healthcare industries. On this journey, I learned there is so much more to accounting than simply crunching numbers.
There is a story in these numbers.... there is hard work, there is hope, and often there are blood, sweat and tears. Yes, I produced financial statements and issued audit opinions. But it all came to life for me when I witnessed how valuable a trusted business advisor, such as the partners I had the privilege to work with, could be to business owners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. This is where the seed was planted.
I didn't want to just "do the books", I wanted to walk with clients on their journey to success. Success may come in the form of improving profits to secure a financial future for their family, bringing modern healthcare to a rural area in need, or furthering a nonprofit's mission so deeply meaningful to the founder's heart.
I wanted to be part of their story.
After working at the Director, Controller, VP and CFO levels with several companies and nonprofit organizations, I took the leap. I started this practice to serve as an integral part of my clients' journeys, while also honoring my own.
I am more than a CPA.
I am a believer, mother, wife, daughter and friend who loves paddleboarding, kickboxing, decorating cakes, mountain biking and reading. I care about my community and want to work with mission-driven people and organizations that believe in
the power of their work.