Wade took an accounting class in high school and was immediately drawn to the profession. He enjoyed what he was learning to the point of making a definitive decision about turning this into a long-term career. He has had the unique experience of working for three different firms of all sizes. This has provided him ample opportunities to interact with a wide variety of clients, giving him insight and knowledge into different industries and client types.
Wade has been in public accounting since 2001 and joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2006. He really enjoys getting to know his clients and finding ways to connect on both a professional and personal level. He thrives on finding ways to help them be in the best possible tax situation.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Wade enjoys playing a round of golf, being outdoors, and having fun with friends.
Doris quickly learned that working in the accounting industry was something she really enjoyed. Her passion for building relationships with her clients and helping them achieve their goals has become her driving force in all she does. Her exposure to the accounting industry came from her brother, but her experience came from her first job at a small CPA firm in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Discovering she wanted to learn and know more, Doris’ St. Cloud firm helped her go back to school to pursue a 4-year degree, and she’s never looked back. She celebrates being in public accounting for over 20 years and has been with the Froehling Anderson team since 2009.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Doris enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and their dogs. They enjoy camping at local state parks, watching old movies, and visiting local wineries.
Accounting has intrigued Joe for as long as he can remember. As a child, he regularly overheard family members – several of whom are small business owners – speak highly of their accountants. When he found himself at the head of his college accounting class, he quickly realized it was the career for him. Drawn to the culture and proved to be a good fit, Joe joined the firm as a staff accountant in 2005. Since then, he has come to appreciate his profession even more, “Every day is a different story,” he says. “And it’s always something new and interesting.”
As a partner in the firm’s Tax Department, Joe prides himself on being, as he put it, “someone who people can lean on and trust.” Having spent his first seven years at Froehling Anderson as a “generalist”, his varied background allows him to assist clients with issues of all shapes and sizes.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Joe enjoys being there for his family for trips to the baseball field, beach and zoo. In the fall, he spends his Sundays watching football and rooting for his Fantasy Football team.
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.
Jodi’s background in the legal industry is what originally piqued her interest in tax controversy. A former Paralegal, her vast experience for helping clients navigate extremely stressful situations became something she enjoyed. Her ability to ease their worries and guide them through a difficult process comes naturally to her. Not only does she help her clients by creating efficient systems and processes to navigate the difficulties, but those same skills also extend internally as she utilizes her Lean Six Sigma certification to create efficiencies throughout the firm.
When she originally joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2005, Jodi was assisting with the scheduling of staff in the areas of audits, reviews, compilations, and tax returns. Her passions were and continue to be to see that everyone at the firm is in a position that aligns with their skills and strengths. As Froehling has grown, her position has too. She comes alongside the young professionals who are transitioning from college to a professional work environment. Her desire is to see them acclimate to this profession with comfortability and ease, all the while providing them the resources they need to be successful.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Jodi loves vacationing in Puerto Rico, and spending time at the cabin with her grandchildren and one very spoiled dog.
Steve was initially introduced to accounting in the 80’s and discovered his enjoyment for tackling challenges while simultaneously using his problem-solving skills. The thrill of the challenge combined with learning about the policies inherent in income tax is what brought him to the accounting industry. His ability to explain complex problems in a simple way that his clients will understand is one of many skills he brings to his career. How he relates to his clients and prioritizes personal communication is what makes him an advisor you can trust.
With his 35+ years of experience in public accounting, Steve has been named a ‘Super CPA’ by both Minnesota Law & Politics and Twin Cities Business Monthly. He is regularly sought after to lead seminars on current and complex tax law for professional associations and private vendors throughout the country. He has been repeatedly named nationally by the AICPA as an outstanding discussion leader for his teaching continuing education classes for other CPA’s. He has also been awarded the Glen Berryman Award by the Minnesota Society of CPAs for his outstanding continuing education presentations. He joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2009 and the passion he has for what he gets to do is vibrant and evident.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Steve enjoys playing music, golfing, 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.
