• Was born & raised in Denver and relocated to Colorado Springs in 1982.
• Inspired into my current "appreciation" for the tax system in 1983 when, in my first year of marriage, we owed over $2000. (I received an intimidating and threatening collection call from the IRS and decided this would never happen again!)
• Worked for Sears Income Tax Service in 1984. (Yep - in the mall!)
• While earning a degree in Accounting in 1986, I began working for a local CPA office and continued there through 1991. I began working with The Walsh Company, Inc. in 1992 succeeding a retiring partner. (Thank you Frank!)
• "Purchased" Walsh Company in December of 1998, changing it's name to LWA, Inc. in January 1999.
• Successfully passed the Enrolled Agent exam and received my designation and license from the Internal Revenue Service in 2001.

• Was born in Louisiana and grew up traveling around the country with my parents.
• In 1985, married a Colorado native and have since lived in Colorado most of our married life. We have two teenagers, which tends to keep our life very exciting.
• I have worked in various aspects of the accounting field for years including banking, healthcare & mutual funds.
• In 2002, I enrolled at DeVry University to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting. After graduating in 2006, I realized that I missed school and am now currently enrolled at Keller School of Management. I am planning on graduating with my Master's/CPA by June 2008.
• In my spare time, I enjoy skiing with my family, scrapbooking, and gardening.