Dale originally pursued a career in music but was finding that the jobs he had were always ending in accounting related work. This gave him the nudge to try it and see where it led. Since taking that leap, he has now been in accounting firm administration for well over a decade and enjoys music on the side.
In his role as Director of Finance at Froehling Anderson, Dale gets to pursue things he both enjoys and is good at, such as navigating the complexities of Excel spreadsheets and working with challenging formulas. He is passionate about helping people and he gets opportunities to do that a lot in his current role.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Dale enjoys spending time with his family, reading a good book, and cooking or baking.
It was Chris’s high school teacher who originally inspired her to pursue the accounting field; her engaging teaching style had such a powerful impact that it has driven her career path ever since. Chris began her career with one CPA firm holding various positions within the firm for 25 years. She started as a tax assembler as she went to school and worked in accounting services and tax before steering towards the internal side of the firm as Controller and later, Firm Administrator. She moved to another firm where she worked for 9 years as their Firm Administrator and was then promoted to Director of Operations.
Chris’s passions are helping people and striving to make her company the best it can be. Her skills in firm management, strategic planning, HR, event planning, budgeting, and financial statements have aided in her success in this industry.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Chris enjoys spending time with her family at the cabin, traveling, or playing pickleball.
Growing up, Dave wanted to be a teacher. Although he ultimately found his calling as an accountant, his 40-year career has centered on guiding others — clients and colleagues — to success. He joined Froehling Anderson in 1979 and is a senior partner in the firm’s Business Consulting Department. He relies upon his past experience, which includes serving as managing partner from 1997 to 2004, to help clients navigate strategic business opportunities.
He is involved in the firm’s continuing education program and, through his involvement with Pecos River Learning Center, he has conducted several seminars throughout the U.S. and Europe. For Dave, the appeal of accounting mirrors that of teaching. “Accounting gives me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others,” he says.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Dave makes a positive impact through his faith, family (wife and son) and nature photography.
Jacque brings 15 years of experience working with closely held companies, corporations, estates and trusts, non-profits, and high net-worth individuals. At her core, it’s the chance to collaborate with clients and discover solutions that align most effectively with their needs that excites her. Helping provide solutions for clients is what initially drove her to the field of accounting. Having worked with manufacturing companies for much of her career, she possesses a deep understanding of their unique financial challenges and operational intricacies. Her extensive background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management allows her to provide invaluable insights to help companies optimize their processes, enhance profitability, and navigate market fluctuations effectively.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Jacque dedicates her time to her family and friends, spending time outdoors or on a softball field, and is an active member of St. Cloud’s nonprofit rugby association, after her decade-long career in women’s rugby.
Ashley’s love of finding solutions to complex problems is what drew her to the accounting industry. She took her first accounting class in high school and went on to pursue it in college. It was there that she had the opportunity to work in an industry doing basic accounting tasks. She joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2016 and hasn’t looked back.
Her natural ability to connect with her clients and gain a deeper understanding of their business and needs, is one of Ashley’s greatest strengths. Not only is she well experienced in tax returns, tax planning, audits, reviews, compilations, and CFO services, her relational nature allows her to get to know her clients while simultaneously assisting them with their needs. She enjoys helping her clients tackle challenges that arise, knowing her efforts are providing them the ability to sleep better at night.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Ashley enjoys spending time with her son Parker, husband Brandon, and their two dogs. You can find them golfing, hiking, or playing in their cul-de-sac with their neighbors.
Kari, a natural problem solver, fell in love with accounting because of its similarities to solving a puzzle. She likes discovering the pain points business owners have and the things that keep them up at night, so she can find a solution to relieve their worries. While her love of puzzles and challenges drew her to the profession, it’s the people that made her stay.
After realizing how much information numbers hold, if you know how to read them, Kari quickly learned that those numbers communicate a story, and she wanted to know the stories of her clients. Her experience working with closely held businesses who are passionate about what they do, she gets to hear firsthand how their one idea turned into the business they have today. Their passion about their business combined with Kari’s passion for accounting, they work together to understand the company through numbers, and plan for a successful future. Her passion is the people.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Kari loves to spend time with her family and friends exploring the great outdoors, playing sports, and traveling.
Matt discovered his enjoyment for problem solving when he took his first accounting class in high school. He had the innate ability to hear an issue and find the best solution possible. He comes to Froehling Anderson with a wealth of knowledge from having worked at another accounting firm for a decade. He is passionate about the work he does because he thrives on both helping and teaching other staff, as well as getting to know his clients to help solve challenges they face.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Matt enjoys going up north, golfing, and spending time with his family.
