Be the change that you want to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
I am passionate about
- Empowering leaders to thrive.
- Developing and fulfilling on visions.
- Bringing unity and clarity to teams who can then produce unimaginable results.
What makes me whole
- Spending time with my husband and three children and grandson.
- Traveling to places where the sun warms me! Cruising is also great so I can see and experience many places in a short amount of time.
- Running, practicing yoga, paddle boarding, boating and fishing, playing the piano or painting (with wine, course!).
- Grilling during the summer – and even stretching it out into the Minnesota winter! I love to try new recipes and my family are willing guinea pigs!
My Prior Professional Endeavors
- I managed the BDO USA Minneapolis consulting group and implemented their middle market financial software service methodology and their customer relationship management software.
- I also directed the national sales and marketing efforts of the package solutions group at BDO.
- Prior to BDO, I was the National Sales Manager for State of the Art, Inc. (now known as Sage Software, Inc.), where I was responsible for financial systems sales, CPA programs, marketing communications and recruitment, and channel communications.
My Professional Involvement

CPA Consultant’s Alliance (CPACA)
President
The Consultants' Trust
Member

Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM)
Member

CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA)
Member
Awards & Accolades
Accounting Today
Top 100 People to Watch

INSIDE Public Accounting
Most Recommended Consultants

AICPA/CPA
Most Powerful Women in Accounting
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