Rick often jokes that he’s a “reluctant accountant.” He says that after earning a degree in finance, it was his strong interest in business (not numbers) that steered him into the accounting realm. Since joining Froehling Anderson in 2003, Rick has focused his practice on helping clients with their accounting, tax and business consulting needs. He currently leads the firm’s Business Consulting Department. As a partner who has previously served as a CFO of a public company, he has a strong understanding of the real-world pressures business owners’ face.
Rick and his team of business-savvy accountants help their clients do more than “save a few bucks with the IRS.” He’s tenacious about understanding what makes a client or business tick. “Understanding their processes helps me understand the underlying reasons why certain transactions occur,” he explains. For Rick, it’s all about the people. “I really enjoy the relationships—with clients, colleagues, and business partners—that I’ve been blessed with over the years,” he says.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Rick values time with his wife and three kids. Together they enjoy boating, outdoor activities, and volunteering at their church.
Al is a tax attorney and chair of Froehling Anderson’s Tax Department. Since joining the firm in 2000, he’s used his unique skill set (he is an attorney, CPA, and holds a Master of Laws in Taxation), to help his clients navigate the odd and difficult tax issues. He jokes that you will never meet a teenager who aspires to be a tax attorney; however, it’s easy to see the role fits him well.
Al has always been interested in business. He recalls that as a young college student, he discovered “accounting is business applied to numbers.” It is no surprise that Al’s favorite part of his practice is learning about his clients’ businesses. “The devil is in the details,” he explains. “The more I know, the more I am able to apply my expertise.”
When he’s recharging away from the office, Al enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. During the summer months, the family revels in all kinds of “Minnesota” activities, including water sports, boating and fishing.
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.
When Dan decides to do something, he does it with his whole heart. Since entering the public accounting field in 1985, he has dedicated his practice to going the extra mile for his clients. “When it comes down to it, I simply have a passion and dedication for what I do,” he says. Dan joined Froehling Anderson in 1997 and is a leader in the firm’s Tax Department. In this role, he oversees the tax and consulting needs of closely held businesses, families and individuals. Together with his team, he guides clients to a solution that makes sense for them. For Dan, being able to share in the solution is what it’s all about. A self-professed “foodie,” Dan is also passionate about sampling the latest additions to the Twin Cities restaurant scene.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Dan can usually be found spending time with his wife and three kids, following sports, and biking.
Robb was drawn to the accounting industry because of his love for puzzles. Both accounting and puzzles require him to exercise his analytical and problem-solving skills, which translates into the work he does for his clients. He really enjoys working alongside closely held businesses to use his listening and analytical skills to help them make sound business decisions, adding value to the work they are already doing.
The vast experience and knowledge Robb has with tax, audit, CFO services, and business valuations contribute to the success he sees with each of his clients. The work he does often doesn’t feel like work to him because of the natural ability he has to identify a problem and provide a solution that produces effective outcomes.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Robb enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, doing puzzles, and watching sports.
When things are not going well, you can always count on Sherri to find the silver lining. Her empathy, curiosity, and intentional listening skills are just a few, among many, of the qualities that she consistently models when she’s interacting with her clients and colleagues. They have come to know her as the best kind of optimist: a contagious one.
Her background in math combined with an interest in helping others with their accounting records made it an easy decision for Sherri to pursue a career in accounting. She joined Froehling Anderson in 1989 and is a partner in the firm’s Business Advising Department where she strives to provide value to and the best service for our clients. Now, with 40 years of experience in public accounting, she likes to say that at Froehling Anderson, anything is possible – for both staff and clients. She enjoys helping others learn, grow, and achieve their goals.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Sherri is relaxing by the pool, reading a book, and spending time with family and friends around quality food or good music.
Brandon’s very first job in accounting was as a staff accountant for a private company. He quickly discovered that he has always enjoyed working with numbers and solving problems, and wanted to be someone that could help clients achieve their goals. He joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2006 where his primary focus was on audit and assurance services; in 2017 he became partner in our Business Advisory Consulting Department and has seen first-hand how pursuing this career path has led to great work-life balance, job stability, and career advancement.
Being a partner at Froehling Anderson, Brandon has seen the impact that strategic planning has had on business growth for his clients. He values being someone who plays a crucial role in business decision-making and considers his career incredibly rewarding. His strong leadership and management skills, along with communication, problem-solving, and being an advisor that is transparent and honest with his clients are just some of the skills he brings to his role. He is passionate about using those skills to help clients with the business decisions they have to make.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Brandon enjoys going on date nights with his wife, spending time with their two kids, and going to the movies and sporting events.
