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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
