Experience

Grant started as a SKR+CO intern in January of 2017 before becoming a full-time employee in May of 2017. Grant has experience in a variety of industries including real estate, multi-state corporations + small businesses. Grant has worked with smaller clients that require more hands on business advisory as well as larger clients that have complex tax structures and transactions.

Professional + Community Involvement

Grant volunteers with University of Colorado Colorado Springs and their College of Business by talking to current classes and meeting with an alumni group. He is also a member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) + the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA).

Grant is a graduate of Leadership Pikes Peak’s “Leadership Now!” class of 2022 and was honored as a Rising Star in 2023.

Grant formerly served as the treasurer on the Board of Directors for CONO, Building Neighborhood Networks.

Hobbies + Interests

Grant enjoys playing basketball, spending time with his family, snowboarding + exploring Colorado.

Experience:

Before joining Stockman Kast Ryan + Company, Rebecca began her career in public accounting in 1990 with Deloitte and Touche. From 1993 – 2005, Rebecca served many businesses as an Accounting Manager, Finance Director, Staff Accountant and Business Manager. After obtaining both her law and Master of Laws in Taxation degree, Rebecca served as an attorney for a few small firms in El Paso County. She practiced law for 12 years specializing in tax controversies, business + estate planning and probate + trust administration.

Professional + Community Involvement:

Rebecca is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). She is a former board member of the Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs.

Hobbies + Interests:

Rebecca enjoys the outdoors, traveling + spending time with her family + friends.

Experience:

Courtney began her public accounting career when she joined the SKR+CO team in 2017. Her specialties include working on nonprofit, healthcare and governmental audits. She also has experience advising clients on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues and preparing 990 forms for nonprofit organizations. Prior to accounting, Courtney worked as a Payroll Processor.

Professional + Community Involvement:

Courtney is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). Courtney attends community service opportunities throughout the Colorado Springs area and regularly donates to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association and to her alma mater,  Adams State University.

Hobbies + Interests:

Courtney enjoys game nights, Colorado’s breweries and distilleries, concerts + watching horror movies.

Experience:

Eric began his career in public accounting in 2012 before joining Stockman Kast Ryan + Company. He earned his CPA license in 2015 and specializes in estate, gift and trust taxation. Eric has received his CTFA designation.

Professional + Community Involvement:

Eric is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). He is an honors graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School.

Hobbies + Interests:

Eric enjoys snowboarding in Colorado’s beautiful mountains, concerts, biking, hiking, + movies.

Experience

Trinity has been in public accounting since 1996. Her specialties include strategic tax planning for real estate and construction clients, opportunity zone investments and tax consulting for small businesses and their owners.

Professional + Community Involvement

Trinity is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). As a member of our construction and real estate groups, Trinity participates in the Association of General Contractors (AGC) of Colorado, the El Paso County Contractors Association (EPCCA), as well as the Housing and Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs. Trinity also serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

A passionate supporter of the Colorado Springs community, Trinity was honored as a Rising Star in 2009.

Hobbies + Interests

Trinity enjoys arts and crafts, reading, shopping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with her dogs and husband.

Experience

Steve has been in public accounting since 1983, with significant experience serving nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, governmental entities and small- to mid-size businesses.

Professional + Community Involvement

Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) and is an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) since 2000. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care.

Hobbies + Interests

Steve enjoys golf, skiing and travel.

Experience

Eric has been in public accounting since 1977 with significant
experience serving a variety of real estate, manufacturing and small business clients. He also provides estate planning services to high net worth individuals and maintains his designation as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS℠) through the AICPA.

Professional + Community Involvement

Eric is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA), the Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Ambassadors and the University’s Reach Your Peak Scholarship Advisory Board. He is the chairman of the Foundation for Colorado Springs’ Future and formerly served as chairman of the Audit and Ethics Committee for the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

Hobbies + Interests

Eric enjoys golfing and skiing.

 

Experience

Ann has been in public accounting since 1986. Her specialties include estate planning, estate and gift tax and the taxation of trusts.

Professional + Community Involvement

Ann is member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). Ann is certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®), a designee by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC). She is a member of the Probate Section of the El Paso County Bar Association, a member and past President of the Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs and serves on the Pikes Peak Community Foundation Practice Advisors Council.

Hobbies + Interests

Ann enjoys reading, gardening and travel.

Experience

Jordan has been in public accounting since 2005 and he became the youngest partner at SKR+CO in 2016. Jordan provides strategic business + individual tax planning to over 200 clients, with emphasis in privately-held companies, real estate and construction.

Professional + Community Involvement

He is the firm’s tax partner in charge, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA). Jordan also serves on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board of directors, an 11-member volunteer board appointed by Colorado Springs City Council, which includes one seat for a council member. He is a graduate of the Rainmaker Academy and the Leadership NOW! program of Leadership Pikes Peak and serves as treasurer for the local chapter of the American Outlaws, a support organization for the US national soccer teams.

Jordan is passionate about local business and improving his community, two reasons he was honored as a 2015 Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. In addition to educating and mentoring staff, clients and the community on taxation issues, Jordan regularly speaks at seminars on numerous topics, to include the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Hobbies + Interests

Jordan enjoys mountain biking, reading, skiing, hiking and travel.

Experience

Buddy has been in public accounting since 2008 and specializes in serving auto dealers, construction clients and high-net worth individuals. He also provides business valuation services and maintains his designation as a certified valuation analyst through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA®).

Professional + Community Involvement

Buddy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) and UCCS Alumni Association. He also serves as treasurer at the Home Front Military Network and volunteered as a reserve deputy for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years before retiring in 2022. A passionate supporter of the Colorado Springs community, Buddy was honored as a Rising Star in 2016. Buddy was recognized as a 40 under Forty Award by National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA®) in 2019.

In 2022, Buddy was honored by Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) as an industry Rising Star. CFMA, the only nonprofit dedicated to the success and growth of construction financial professionals, annually recognizes leaders under 40 years old  for their positive impact on companies and the construction industry.

Hobbies + Interests

Buddy enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, movies and volunteering.