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.
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.
Kyle’s interest in accounting started from an early age. Watching his dad pursue a fulfilling career as a CPA inspired him to consider that path for himself. Not only was he watching his father’s career flourish, but he was also watching several other extended family members thrive in their CPA careers around the Twin Cities. As he observed the successful path of his family, he chose to take the leap and pursue it for himself.
Now, with over six years of experience in public accounting, Kyle has seen firsthand why his family members chose this career path, and why this has been the perfect fit for himself. He finds fulfillment in helping business owners navigate the growing complexity of the tax code, while bringing his skills of forward thinking and proactivity to every client interaction. With his high responsible nature and strong drive to ensure clients are operating within compliance, he is consistently approaching every client with their long-term success in mind.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Kyle enjoys spending time with his family and friends at the cabin, as well as fishing and playing golf.
Haley’s love for numbers, solving problems, and helping clients is what initially drew her to the accounting industry, but before she pursued her career in accounting, she was deep in finance. After completing an internship and having three years of financial industry experience under her belt, she gained tools and skills that helped her expand her business knowledge while connecting with clients across various industries.
After the invaluable experiences she had in finance, Haley was still drawn to accounting. She worked hard to study for her CPA licensure and passed the exam in 2020. She then joined the Froehling Anderson team in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. She has strong communication and project management skills and is passionate about taking intentional time to get to know her clients and their businesses so she can understand how to help them succeed. It’s her innate ability to relate to others that makes her a trusted advisor.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Haley enjoys going up north to the cabin, spending time with friends and family, and playing sports.
Karlee’s interest in accounting started from a young age. With her parents owning a business, she grew up watching her mom handle all the accounting. By the time she entered high school, she decided to try an accounting class and was hooked from the beginning. She eventually discovered she enjoys learning about the technical side of taxes as well as finding creative solutions to help clients not only save money but to also make wise financial decisions for their future.
After completing an accounting internship, Karlee joined Froehling Anderson full-time in 2016. She is always willing to lend a hand when questions or issues arise and that is evident in the relationships she has built with her clients over the years.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Karlee can be found reading or going up north to her parent’s house on the lake with her husband and their dog.
