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: 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: Turn complex financial challenges into clear, accurate solutions – building trusted relationships where clients feel supported, informed, and always comfortable reaching out.
Experience: Since joining DP&C’s Accounting and Business Consulting Team in 2014, I’ve provided accounting solutions, financial reporting, and business support across diverse sectors including gaming, hospitality, and professional services – backed by over 20 years in the financial industry.
Education: Associate in Applied Sciences – Accounting – Tacoma Community College | Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Memberships and Activities: WSCPA, AICPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: Enjoy every minute of life. Do what you love. Love what you do.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with family and friends, dancing, traveling, gardening, home remodeling projects, and being creative.
You’ll never catch me: You’ll never catch me being bored. I always have something going on.
The bottom line: Keep it positive!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Professional Passion: To be part of a hard-working team of professionals dedicated to providing excellent service for our clients.
Experience: 18 years as a controller in private industry, and 4 years as assistant controller at a local non-profit.
Education: University of Puget Sound, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: To live with integrity and seek happiness and fun in all I do.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with my husband and kids, hiking, camping, reading and rooting for my kids’ sports teams.
You’ll Never Catch Me: Missing an opportunity to spend time with my family.
The Bottom Line: Do what you love.
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 be part of a dedicated hardworking team of professionals to provide solutions that will better help our clients.
Experience: I have over 20 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience with a variety of businesses.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business at University of Washington Seattle. Associates of Business at Johnson & Wales University and Pierce College Steilacoom.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW:
Personal Mission Statement: My mission is use my mind, heart and talents to keep my life focused on gratitude, love, and forgiveness — to live my best life and to help others do the same. Always Be Kind.
Passions after 5pm: Spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors, traveling and seeking cold water.
You’ll Never Catch Me: Giving Up.
The Bottom Line: Love with your whole heart and always hug your loved ones!
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 exploring the state, sewing projects, refurbishing furniture, watching the Mariners hit homers, 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 and 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.
