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.
Ann has had over 25 years of experience in various roles that span from senior tax accountant to business accounting and consulting services. She’s also held the roles of Internal Control Officer, Controller, CFO, Director of Finance, Senior Director of Strategic Deployments, and Chief Compliance & Audit Officer. She’s predominantly worked in highly regulated industries such as banking and financial services. She started her career as a secretary but realized she enjoyed and could do the work of an accountant; so, pursued further education and licensure. Ann is a continuous learner and strives to acquire new skills and knowledge to stay current and adaptable to the ever-changing environment.
Ann has a passion for setting teams and people up for success by leaning into her strengths and sharing tools that help support their goals. She loves what she does, and her goal is to do it well and have fun in the process. She wants to help make a difference in the world and leave it better than when she found it.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Ann enjoys being with her family and friends, spending time with horses, volunteering, and a variety of outdoor activities.
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.
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.
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.
