Gail pursued a career in accounting because of how naturally it came to her; excelling both in math and communication. Having started her career in the private industry and being a former Controller for an international company, she has over 25 years of experience in accounting. Her natural abilities and vast experience make her a trusted advisor among many, but her ability to relate to people and build meaningful relationships makes her a consultant and a friend to all. She is on your team from start to finish!
The challenging and complex situations that can arise brings Gail’s listening skills and passion to the forefront. She desires to see her clients succeed and counts it a privilege to not just be their accountant but a friend.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Gail is enjoying the cabin life; swimming, riding ATVs, and fishing.
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.
Danny was drawn to the accounting field through a combination of his entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for problem-solving. He has always been interested in learning how businesses operate and grow, and accounting – especially taxation – offered a way to support that growth strategically. As an Enrolled Agent, he has found fulfillment in helping clients navigate complex tax issues, particularly in multi-state filings and specialized industries like wholesale, manufacturing, construction, and professional sports. The ability to combine technical expertise with real-world impact is what keeps him motivated in his career.
Knowing that everyone at Froehling Anderson is working towards the same goal, and is always willing to help one another, is just one of many reasons why Danny joined the firm in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. He has built his career in the accounting industry with a strong focus on taxation, and enjoys navigating varying state tax laws, resolving tax controversies, and developing strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring full compliance. With each client interaction, he is committed to delivering proactive, accurate, and personalized tax solutions. His attention to detail, vast experience in complex tax scenarios and IRS representation, and his intentionality with client communication are just a few of the strengths that make him a trusted advisor.
While he’s recharging away from the office, Danny can be found enjoying a round of golf, attending a sporting event, and relaxing with his wife and son.
Michelle was consistently drawn to any class that was business or numbers centered. She decided to pursue accounting in college and quickly realized this wasn’t just something she was good at; it was something she was passionate about. Helping her clients achieve their goals by assisting them with their financial situations fuels her passion for the work she gets to do.
The first five years of her career was spent in state income tax advisory. Michelle later joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2020 and desired to expand her knowledge even further. She started working in Federal and State income taxes to gain experience in different industries within the Tax Services Department. Each day brings new challenges and new problems to solve, and it pushes her to keep learning and growing as she uses her skills of critical thinking, communication, time management, and attention to detail to find creative solutions for her clients.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Michelle can be found spending time outside with her family; hiking, walking her dog, camping, boating, or playing soccer.
Katie’s love of challenges and finding a stable industry to work in, is what initially brought her to the accounting field. She has experience in both public accounting and private industry and brings a vast amount of healthcare knowledge into her role with various clients at the firm. Having worked in internal audit for one of the largest non-profit healthcare networks in Minnesota, as well as for a certified public accounting firm, the strengths she’s developed through these experiences include customer service, communication, dedication, and problem-solving.
A dedicated CPA since 2015, Katie has tackled a variety of challenges because of the accounting industry’s ever evolving work. Navigating these challenges has grown and stretched her professionally as well as personally. She is proud to be a part of the Froehling Anderson team, working in Business Advisory and Consulting Services where she gets to partner with clients across multiple industries to deliver services that will help their business flourish. And as if that’s not enough, she gets to work with people who truly make her day brighter.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Katie enjoys taking her kids to the park, running errands, and getting to sleep in on a Saturday morning.
Jake has been business-focused for as long as he can remember. He’s been consistently drawn to numbers and analyzing relationships and discovered he could use both of those skills in accounting. When he was in college, he initially pursued a degree in management, but after he took some accounting classes, he quickly realized this was the path for him.
Right after graduating from college, Jake joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. His strong abilities to communicate well, problem solve, and think critically, are what make him excel in his day-to-day tasks and in his relationships with his clients. No day is the same and he’s always learning something new. He is passionate about developing individual relationships with his clients and learning how their companies operate.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Jake enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, camping, and traveling.
Stephanie was introduced to the accounting field because of her love of numbers and ability to problem solve. As a former Controller of 22 years for a small manufacturing company, she has extensive hands-on experience coming alongside clients to help them understand profitability. Her proficiency with QuickBooks Pro-Advisor empowers her to guide her clients in recognizing their areas of excellence and suggesting effective ways for improvement.
Stephanie’s love of helping clients find solutions to their problems as well as helping them discover more efficient processes and systems, are just a couple of reasons, among many, why she’s passionate about what she does. She thrives on helping her internal team learn various aspects of their job to broaden their knowledge and offerings to each of their clients.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Stephanie is spending time with her family, fishing in the great outdoors, or deep into a good novel.
