WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To provide dedicated professional services to clients while creating a lasting relationship.
Experience: Over 16 years in private and public accounting. My areas of expertise are audit, accounting and tax.
Education: University of Washington, Tacoma
Membership and Activities: AICPA, WSCPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Finding joy in what I do.
Passion after 5pm: Spending quality time with family and friends, walking and hiking.
You’ll never catch me: Turning down delicious food.
The bottom line: “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion:
To build close, lasting relationships with clients to help them achieve their personal and business goals.
Experience: Have been with DP&C since 2017 serving construction, real estate, professional service, and high net worth clients with tax preparation and planning services.
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Pacific Lutheran University & Masters in Taxation from Golden Gate University.
Membership and Activities: WSCPA, AICPA, Volunteer at Tacoma Rescue Mission and Tacoma Adopt-A-Spot Trash Cleanup.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: People won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care! I strive to put others before myself in everything I do.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with family and friends, attending my community church, watching high school football and soccer, and playing games.
You’ll never catch me: Passing on an opportunity to play a board or card game.
The bottom line: Surround yourself with the people who encourage and influence you to be your very best self.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To make legal and regulatory obligations feel as painless as possible.
Experience: Working in Accounting & Audit and Tax since 2019, with a focus on tax and Employment Benefit Plan audits.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, CPA License
Membership and Activities: WSCPA & AICPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Work smarter, not harder.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with my significant other and pets; whether that be cooking, video games or hiking.
Never Catch Me: Working in my pajamas, even when working from home.
The Bottom Line: If you don’t do it, then who will?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: Bringing humor and lightheartedness to the office while being a reliable part of the team. I strive to create a positive environment where my colleagues know they can count on me.
Experience: DP&C has been my introduction to public accounting, and I’m fully committed to growing my knowledge and skills in the field. Since starting in early 2020, I’m making the most of every opportunity to expand my knowledge.
Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting (2020) and Master’s in Accounting (2021) from the University of Washington.
Membership and Activities: WSCPA, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Pierce County APA, and Tacoma Adopt-A-Spot cleanup.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Keep an open mind and approach everyone with acceptance and a sense of humor.
Passions after 5pm: Depends on the weather – I’m either getting completely absorbed by one of numerous nerdy hobbies or I am out in the sun causing a mild ruckus.
You’ll never catch me: Outside. How ‘bout dat? Seriously though, if the sun isn’t shining, I’m probably home.
The bottom line: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To continuously learn and grow in my knowledge of accounting and work with clients to best suit their needs.
Experience: I have explored different areas of accounting through an internal accounting internship with Barghausen Consulting Engineers and now I am doing a little bit of everything as I discover my strengths within the firm.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting at University of Washington Tacoma (Complete March 2019), Associates of Business at Green River College
Membership and Activities: WSCPA, Member of LSCC volunteer team
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Always show kindness and love towards others, these interactions could be the only place they receive it.
Passions after 5PM: Spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking as much as I can, going on adventures, hiking, traveling the world, watching Denver Broncos football (even though I’m born and raised Washington).
You’ll never catch me: without something to drink… coffee, tea, water – I always have at least one of these things.
The bottom line: I know where I’ve been, I’m excited to be where I am, and I look forward to seeing what life has in store for me!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To be part of a team of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service for our clients so they can keep pursuing their goals.
Experience: I have been in public accounting since 2019 working on a variety of tax and audit engagements with a focus on business returns.
Education: University of Washington Tacoma | Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Accounting. Pierce College | Associate of Arts.
Membership and Activities: AICPA, WSCPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: “Every day, you have the power to choose our better history — by opening your hearts and minds, by speaking up for what you know is right.”- Michelle Obama
Passions after 5pm: Going out with family and friends, weekend road trips on dirt roads exploring the state, sewing projects, roller blading, riding my bike to the farmers market, or striking out at the bowling alley.
You’ll never catch me: Saying no to the dessert menu.
The bottom line: Always give your best effort.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To commit myself to excellence and build long, lasting relationships with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
Experience: Aside from a summer internship, DP&C is my first opportunity to work in public accounting.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Linfield University.
Membership and Activities: WSCPA & AICPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Strive to be a better person than I was the day before.
Passions after 5pm: Being with family, friends, my dog, or playing golf.
You’ll never catch me: Missing a Seahawks or Huskies game.
The bottom line: Surround yourself with people who inspire and motivate you to become a better person.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To create a culture of accountability and integrity by committing to do the right thing.
Experience: Two years’ experience as a bookkeeper for another firm. Now I’m exploring public accounting as an accountant.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with focus in Accounting from University of Washington, Tacoma. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting from University of Washington, Tacoma.
Memberships and Activities: Treasurer and member of Mid-Columbia Altrusa. Member of the Accounting Student Association at University of Washington, Tacoma.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: To do the best work I can to help the most people and businesses possible with their accounting needs.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with my dog, Mia. As well as sewing, painting, and drawing,
You’ll never catch me: Turning down a friend who needs help.
The bottom line: Working hard to achieve my personal goals while being a good friend, taking care of my family and giving back to the community.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: Uplifting others and enjoying every day.
Experience: Audit Internship, Assistant State Auditor for the Office of the Washington State Auditor
Education: Associate of Business from Pierce College Puyallup. Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Washington Tacoma.
Membership and Activities: AICPA, WSCPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Do your best to help both yourself and everyone around you.
Passions after 5pm: Eating a nice dinner and getting a reasonable amount of sleep.
You’ll never catch me: Fully rested.
The bottom line: Life is what you make it.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To provide the best quality service to clients while remaining consistent and reliable.
Experience: DP&C is my first opportunity to work in public accounting.
Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting at the University of Washington.
Membership and Activities: AICPA, WSCPA
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: To work with integrity, continuously grow, and contribute to the success of those I serve through dedication and professionalism.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with family and friends, watching sports, playing my electronic drum kit, and editing videos.
You’ll never catch me: Missing a chance to do Karaoke!
The bottom line: I am blessed to be a part of DP&C and to work with a great group of people.
