Matt discovered his enjoyment for problem solving when he took his first accounting class in high school. He had the innate ability to hear an issue and find the best solution possible. He comes to Froehling Anderson with a wealth of knowledge from having worked at another accounting firm for a decade. He is passionate about the work he does because he thrives on both helping and teaching other staff, as well as getting to know his clients to help solve challenges they face.
When he’s recharging away from the office, Matt enjoys going up north, golfing, and spending time with his family.
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.
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.
DJ knew he liked taxes when he prepared his own tax return. He was hooked by the process and wanted to learn all he could. After spending 6 years in the Navy, he decided it was time to get an accounting degree and start preparing taxes. His wife recruited him to join the Froehling Anderson team and he hasn’t looked back.
He approaches tax returns like a challenging puzzle and enjoys the process. With his flexibility, analytical mind, and technical expertise, DJ finds creative solutions to help his clients save money. Along with his enjoyment of teaching and passing his knowledge on to others, he values the relationships he gets to build with his clients to help ease some of their financial burdens.
When he’s recharging away from the office, DJ enjoys going camping with his family in their travel trailer.
