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.
Greg’s interest in the accounting industry was piqued when he enrolled in a tax course in law school. Amidst classes and case law studies where what was at issue was, at best, unclear and at worst, irrelevant to the type of law he saw himself practicing, this tax course provided clarity. Taxpayers and various taxing authorities were in seemingly never-ending disputes over the collection of tax revenue. Those disputes were ones he could see himself as excited to participate in as an advocate for his clients. Now, with over 43 years of combined legal and accounting experience, he has helped many clients overcome tax, finance, and business challenges.
Having served in various positions such as a Tax Director for a Big 4 firm, a Financial Services National Tax Leader for a leading national accounting firm, and as a Vice President of Tax and Treasury for a publicly traded international company, Greg brings extensive knowledge and expertise to every client interaction. His former roles as a Controller, CFO, and Treasurer, have helped him better understand the issues clients face today while utilizing his expertise and knowledge to aid in the long-term success of their business. He is especially passionate about delivering the best possible answers and service to clients – his thoroughness, diligence, and commitment to ensure all aspects of an issue or a client question are well-thought out, is what makes him a trusted advisor.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Greg can be found spending time with his friends and family (including their new granddaughter), traveling extensively, as well as playing pickleball.
Danny was drawn to the accounting field through a combination of his entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for problem-solving. He has always been interested in learning how businesses operate and grow, and accounting – especially taxation – offered a way to support that growth strategically. As an Enrolled Agent, he has found fulfillment in helping clients navigate complex tax issues, particularly in multi-state filings and specialized industries like wholesale, manufacturing, construction, and professional sports. The ability to combine technical expertise with real-world impact is what keeps him motivated in his career.
Knowing that everyone at Froehling Anderson is working towards the same goal, and is always willing to help one another, is just one of many reasons why Danny joined the firm in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. He has built his career in the accounting industry with a strong focus on taxation, and enjoys navigating varying state tax laws, resolving tax controversies, and developing strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring full compliance. With each client interaction, he is committed to delivering proactive, accurate, and personalized tax solutions. His attention to detail, vast experience in complex tax scenarios and IRS representation, and his intentionality with client communication are just a few of the strengths that make him a trusted advisor.
While he’s recharging away from the office, Danny can be found enjoying a round of golf, attending a sporting event, and relaxing with his wife and son.
Marianne has always enjoyed the business field. Combine her passion for business and love of balancing checkbooks and creating budgets, and you have a glimpse into her career journey. She started as an accountant working in the private sector, and with 24 years of experience, she developed a passion for helping businesses be successful. She carried that same passion with her when she switched from private to public, joining the Froehling Anderson team in 2020.
Her thoroughness, attention to detail, and timely responses are just a few of the strengths she brings to all of her client interactions and relationships. Her goal has always been to come alongside clients to help them, and their business be successful long-term.
When she’s recharging away from the office, Marianne enjoys going for walks, playing pickleball, and going out for dinner.
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.
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.
