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Due to the weather, our physical offices will be closed Wednesday, 2/15; however, our we will be serving clients remotely. Please contact us via phone or email. Our physical offices will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, 2/16. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the weather, our physical offices will be closed Wednesday, 2/15; however, our we will be serving clients remotely. Please contact us via phone or email. Our physical offices will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, 2/16. Please stay safe and warm.
Jarred started his public accounting career as an intern at Stockman Kast Ryan + Company. He was asked to officially join our team after continuously demonstrating his adaptability, communication, and problem solving skills. Jarred has a background working in customer service and security.
Jarred is currently enrolled at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he is working to obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting and his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Jarred enjoys spending time with his family, listening to audible books, and participating in outdoor activities.
Devon began her public accounting career when she joined the Stockman Kast Ryan + Company team at the beginning of 2023. She has a background working with real estate entities, property management companies and retail industries. Her experience includes customer service, in-house accounting, bookkeeping, management, payroll, sales tax filing and creating budgets.
Devon is involved in both a recreational hockey and volleyball league in Colorado Springs, CO. She is currently working to obtaining her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certifications.
Devon is currently a QuickBooks Certified User Online.
Devon enjoys snowboarding, yoga, playing video games and trying new things.
Julie brings over three decades of accounting, consulting and administration experience to SKR+CO’s Client Advisory Team. She has experience working with a vast range of industries including medical + dental practices, small businesses and real estate entities.
Julie collaborates with clients at the Controller/CFO level to identify areas of improvement and build effective business plans to fulfill each client’s individual needs. Her areas of expertise include financial oversight and analysis, strategic planning, driving bottom-line improvements by integrating strategic and operational excellence and more.
Julie is a member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA).
Julie enjoys biking, motorcycling and hiking with her husband and dogs.
Lucy has been in bookkeeping since 1998 and began her public accounting career in 2015. Her industry knowledge includes transportation, construction, imports, manufacturing, real estate, repairs & maintenance, retail, restaurants, ranching and more. She has experience documenting business processes and teaching internal controls + bookkeeping to both clients and business owners.
Lucy speaks fluent Spanish and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor for both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
Lucy is a supporter of Shriner’s Hospital for Children, donates clothes to Dress for Success and volunteers her bookkeeping services to her family’s church.
Lucy enjoys gardening, long sunset walks and playing Uno with her friends and family.
Vickie has worked in the public accounting world for nearly two years and brings over two decades of banking experience to SKR+CO’s Client Advisory Team. She is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and has her Xero Advisor Certification.
Professional + Community Involvement:
Vickie is working to obtain her second bachelor’s degree. She plans to graduate her Bachelor of Science in Accounting program in 2024.
Hobbies + Interests:
Vickie enjoys the outdoors, camping, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Michaela originally joined our team while completing her bachelor’s degree as an Accounting Services Intern. She has extensive experience in accounts payable, administration, bookkeeping, customer service and the preparation of financial reports. Michaela is also a Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online.
Michaela is an active volunteer and chapter leader for the non-profit, Team River Runner. Team River Runner seeks to provide veterans and their families with health, healing and community through paddle sports.
Michaela enjoys kayaking, group fitness, photography, archery and snowboarding.
Linda started in public accounting in 2015 after a progressive career working in accounting management as an accounting consultant and as a director of finance. Linda specializes in business advisory at the CFO/Controller level on financial and accounting practices, and business planning using a systems approach.
An entrepreneur and former small business owner, Linda has worked with companies in manufacturing, technology, architecture, construction, retail, solar energy, healthcare, ranching, social services, nonprofit, and more.
Linda is also a Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online.
After starting her career in biochemistry and molecular biology, Linda was introduced to the world of accounting while doing contract work for a lab at the University of Texas at Austin. Exposure to the project sparked an interest in business administration, lean practices and financial management, and Linda has been in honing her skills ever since.
Well versed in risk-assessment and the divergent needs of business owners, Linda enjoys taking a holistic view for problem solving, implenting solutions and adding value
for her clients.
CrossFit, permaculture and sustainable practices, metalsmithing and hiking with friends.
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®).
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 volunteers as a reserve deputy for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and serves as treasurer at the Home Front Military Network. 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.
Buddy enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, movies and volunteering.