Meet the Team

When you work with Dark Horse, you work with a team of motivated and supportive people. Everyone's story is a little different, which is why we believe it is important to share!

Principal

Susan Snowden, CPA

Susan Snowden, CPA

Principal Based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Education
Clemson University
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA CGMA CIA
Industries
Real Estate Government +3 More
Suzi Drennen, CPA

Suzi Drennen, CPA

Principal Based in Encinitas, California
Education
University of Southern California
Specialties
+5 more
Certifications
CPA BBKK QuickBooks
Industries
Retail Non-Profits +4 More
Jordan Keller, CPA

Jordan Keller, CPA

Principal Based in Houston, Texas
Education
Bowling Green State University Franklin University
Specialties
+5 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
eCommerce Real Estate +3 More
John Warner, CPA

John Warner, CPA

Principal Based in St. Louis, Missouri
Education
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Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA MAT QuickBooks
Industries
Cannabis Real Estate
Natalie Cohen, CPA

Natalie Cohen, CPA

Principal Based in Portland, Oregon
Education
Seattle Pacific University
Specialties
+2 more
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks OSCPA
Industries
Individuals Sole Proprietors +1 More
Hayes Hokanson, CPA

Hayes Hokanson, CPA

Principal Based in Encinitas, California
Education
ucsb
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MBA QuickBooks
Industries
eCommerce Cannabis +3 More
Teddy Mizerak, CPA

Teddy Mizerak, CPA

Principal Based in Louisville, Kentucky
Education
lousville
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA AABA
Industries
Real Estate Construction +2 More
James Larsen, CPA

James Larsen, CPA

Principal Based in Orange County, California
Education
northridge Golden Gate Universuty Logo, Master of Science, Taxation, 2011
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA CFP QuickBooks
Industries
Non-Profits Real Estate +2 More
Stella Sanchez, CPA

Stella Sanchez, CPA

Principal Based in St. Louis, Missouri
Education
Master of Accountancy (MACC), Accounting, 2017 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting, 2015
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA MAcc CAA
Industries
Real Estate Hospitality +5 More
Craig Trimble, CPA

Craig Trimble, CPA

Principal Based in Ponte Vedra, Florida
Education
central Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, 2011
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks AIC
Industries
Construction Real Estate +3 More
Sarah Schiewe, CPA

Sarah Schiewe, CPA

Principal Based in Missoula, Montana
Education
California Vanguard University of Southern California
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Franchises Technology +3 More
Scot Goldring, CPA, MBA

Scot Goldring, CPA, MBA

Principal Based in North Fulton County, Georgia
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School University at Albany
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA Past MBA
Industries
Therapists Retail +4 More
Sean Winkel, CPA

Sean Winkel, CPA

Principal Based in St. George, Utah
Education
Dixie Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting, 2018
Specialties
+2 more
Certifications
CPA MA Xero
Industries
eCommerce Retail +2 More
Riana Linsky, CPA

Riana Linsky, CPA

Principal Based in Tucson, Arizona
Education
Oregon
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA KCTA QuickBooks
Industries
Cannabis Retail +3 More
Michael Connelly, CPA

Michael Connelly, CPA

Principal Based in Boston, Massachusetts
Education
Providence
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MBA QuickBooks
Industries
Health & Fitness Trade Businesses +3 More
Tim Whelan, CPA

Tim Whelan, CPA

Principal Based in San Diego, California
Education
UMass
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks CR
Industries
Retail eCommerce +4 More
Brian McComas, CPA

Brian McComas, CPA

Principal Based in Charleston, South Carolina
Education
The University of Alabama, Accounting, 2007
Specialties
+2 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Construction +3 More
Tim McLain, CPA

Tim McLain, CPA

Principal Based in Zanesville, Ohio
Education
OHIO
Specialties
+1 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Automotive Oil & Gas
Megan Durst, CPA/ABV, CVA

Megan Durst, CPA/ABV, CVA

Principal Based in Newark, Ohio
Education
Ohio Ohio
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA ABV CVA
Industries
eCommerce Software +8 More
Mike Madden, CPA

Mike Madden, CPA

Principal Based in Encinitas, California
Education
M.S., Business Administration - Taxation, 2007 UCSD
Specialties
+2 more
Certifications
CPA MBAT EA
Industries
Cannabis Real Estate +1 More
Matthew Lynch, CPA

Matthew Lynch, CPA

Principal Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Education
Mountaineers
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks
Industries
Retail eCommerce +3 More
Wayne Eager, CPA

Wayne Eager, CPA

Principal Based in Charlotte Ballantyne, North Carolina
Education
BS Business Administration, Accounting and Logistics, 2011
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Construction +1 More
Wendy Wessel, CPA

Wendy Wessel, CPA

Principal Based in Nashville, Tennessee
Education
Northwood University
Specialties
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks
Industries
Real Estate Law Firms +1 More
Brett Tester, CPA

Brett Tester, CPA

Principal Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Education
Scholastica
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MCPAS QuickBooks
Industries
Real Estate Consulting +3 More
Gary Wantulok, CPA

Gary Wantulok, CPA

Principal Based in Cody, Wyoming
Education
CUB
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA PRI ER
Industries
Agriculture Real Estate +4 More
Matt Reese, CPA

Matt Reese, CPA

Principal Based in Orlando, Florida
Education
University of Oklahoma Missouri State
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MAFF
Industries
Professional Athletes Real Estate +2 More
Reed Covar, CPA

Reed Covar, CPA

Principal Based in Austin, Texas
Education
Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina University of South Carolina
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA MAcc
Industries
Real Estate Construction +1 More
Joe Detrow, CPA

Joe Detrow, CPA

Principal Based in Knoxville, Tennessee
Education
Youngstown State
Specialties
+5 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Construction +2 More
Shay James, CPA

Shay James, CPA

Principal Based in Seattle, Washington
Education
Cal Poly SLO San Jose State University
Specialties
+4 more
Certifications
CPA QuickBooks IEA
Industries
Restaurants eCommerce +3 More
Jim Fisher, CPA

Jim Fisher, CPA

Principal Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Education
Dordt
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Retail +2 More
Chris Ries, CPA

Chris Ries, CPA

Principal Based in Fort Myers, Florida
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MAT AICPA
Industries
Real Estate Medical Practices +2 More
Christopher Papp, CPA

Christopher Papp, CPA

Principal Based in Denver, Colorado
Education
Colorado Mesa University
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA SALT
Industries
Real Estate Manufacturing +2 More
Mark Kuca, CPA

Mark Kuca, CPA

Principal Based in Jacksonville, Florida
Education
University of Winsconsin University of North Florida
Specialties
+7 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Professional Services Law Firms
Samuel McCraw, CPA, CPWA®, MAC.

Samuel McCraw, CPA, CPWA®, MAC

Principal Based in Charlotte - Uptown, North Carolina
Education
The University of North Carolina UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Specialties
+6 more
Certifications
CPA CPWA
Industries
Real Estate Software +4 More
Michael Grimasauskas, CPA

Michael Grimasauskas, CPA

Principal Based in San Diego, California
Education
Rider University American University - Kogod School of Business
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA CHC
Industries
Real Estate Retail +1 More
Jon Kaine, CPA

Jon Kaine, CPA

Principal Based in Providence, Rhode Island
Education
Merrimack College
Specialties
+5 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Technology eCommerce +2 More
Thomas Woolbright, CPA, MT

Thomas Woolbright, CPA, MT

Associate Principal Based in Franklin, North Carolina
Education
 Saint Leo University Villanova University
Specialties
+3 more
Certifications
CPA MT Certificate
Industries
Retail eCommerce +5 More
Heather Huotari, CPA

Heather Huotari, CPA

Associate Principal Based in Fargo, North Dakota
Education
North Dakota State University
Specialties
+10 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Retail Technology +3 More
Keaton Trager, CPA

Keaton Trager, CPA, CMA, CFE

Associate Principal Based in Cincinnati, Ohio
Education
Missouri State University Liberty University
Specialties
+11 more
Certifications
CPA CMA CFE
Industries
Construction Technology +3 More
Eric Ting, CPA

Eric Ting, CPA

Associate Principal Based in Los Angeles, California
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Specialties
+7 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Law Firms +3 More
Jesse Lilligren, CPA

Jesse Lilligren, CPA

Associate Principal Based in Salida, Colorado
Education
Tennessee Technological University Tennessee Technological University
Specialties
+10 more
Certifications
CPA PP
Industries
HVAC Retail +6 More
Richard B. McCoy, CPA, MBA

Richard B. McCoy, CPA, MBA

Associate Principal Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Education
University of Georgia — Terry College of Business Auburn University
Specialties
+13 more
Certifications
CPA MBA
Industries
Real Estate eCommerce +4 More
Krystal Ridge, CPA

Krystal Ridge, CPA

Associate Principal Based in San Angelo, Texas
Education
Hawaii Pacific University West Texas A&M University
Specialties
+8 more
Certifications
CPA
Industries
Real Estate Construction +1 More
Jay-Anne Mandingin, MBA

Jay-Anne Mandingin, MBA

Associate Principal Based in Montclair, New Jersey
Education
University of Calgary Ramapo College of New Jersey
Specialties
+10 more
Certifications
INACTIVE CPA MBA
Industries
eCommerce Retail +5 More

Leadership Team

Chase Birky, CPA

Chase Birky, CPA

CEO + Co-founder Based in Las Vegas, NV
Max Fritz, CPA

Max Fritz, CPA

Chief Operating Officer + Co-Founder Based in Point Loma, CA
Justin Kurn

Justin Kurn

Chief Revenue Officer Based in Encinitas, CA
Chris Davis

Chris Davis

Chief Technology Officer Based in Show Low, AZ
K.C. Eames, CPA

K.C. Eames, CPA

Director of Client Accounting Services Based in Moraga, CA
Anna Masker

Anna Masker

SVP - CAS Development Based in Rockaway, NJ
Kyla Jones

Kyla Jones

VP - Finance & Accounting Based in Hotchkiss, CO
David Garzon, CPA

David Garzon, CPA

VP Tax Strategy & Innovation Based in Tampa, FL
Maria Jose Garcia

Maria Jose Garcia

Marketing Manager Based in Guatemala City, GUA
Sebastian Houghton

Sebastian Houghton

SEO Specialist Based in Bogotá, Colombia
Rheena Zoellers

Rheena Zoellers

Tax Operations Manager Based in Manila, Philippines
Becka Sherman

Becka Sherman

Accounting & Tax Supervisor Based in Las Vegas, NV
April Joy Miel

April Joy Miel

Administrative Support Based in Marikina City, Manila
Alex Terrell

Alex Terrell

Leadership Support & Business Operations Associate Based in Tampa, FL
Richard Thorsell

Richard Thorsell

Lead Developer Based in Marion, NC
Zachary Stoner

Zachary Stoner

Technical Product Owner Based in Atlanta, GA
Aries Young, CISSP

Aries Young, CISSP

Security & Systems Lead
Victor Borja

Victor Borja

Philippines Senior HR Generalist Based in Navotas City, Metro Manila
Roan Benitez

Roan Benitez

Director of Philippines Operations Based in Caloocan, Metro Manila
Chris Harvey

Chris Harvey

Outside General Counsel Based in Los Angeles, CA
Nathaniel LeCount

Nathaniel LeCount

Junior Software Engineer Based in Montclair, California

Dark Horse Private Wealth

Matt Poole, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®

Matt Poole, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®

Chief Wealth Advisor Based in San Diego, CA
Kevin Sevier

Kevin Sevier

Senior Wealth Advisor Based in San Diego, CA
Blake Feindel

Blake Feindel

Senior Wealth Advisor Based in San Diego, CA
David Buenaventura

David Buenaventura

Director of Operations Based in Long Beach, CA
Jacob Montes

Jacob Montes

Wealth Advisor Based in San Diego, CA
Paige McGraw

Paige McGraw

Client Service Specialist Based in Tucson, AZ

Managers

Ashley Price

Ashley Price

Senior Manager Based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Northport)
Becky McCarty, CPA

Becky McCarty, CPA

Senior Accountant Based in Houghton, MI
Brad Mason, CPA

Brad Mason, CPA

Senior Manager Based in Scottsdale, AZ
Brady Kelly, CPA

Brady Kelly, CPA

Senior Manager Based in Nashville, TN
Christine Brower, CPA

Christine Brower, CPA

Senior Manager Based in San Clemente, CA
Clark Watts, CPA

Clark Watts, CPA

Senior Manager Based in Louisville, KY
Jennifer Cook, CPA

Jennifer Cook, CPA

Tax & Accounting Manager Based in Silver City, NM
Nicole Fife, CPA

Nicole Fife, CPA

Tax Manager Based in Pittsburgh, PA
Susan Caffee

Susan Caffee

Senior Manager Based in Tuscaloosa, AL
Jason Crowley, CPA

Jason Crowley, CPA

Senior Manager Based in St. George, Utah
Tavan Skaggs, CPA

Tavan Skaggs, CPA

Tax Manager Based in Tempe, AZ
Travis Byrum, CPA

Travis Byrum, CPA

Tax Manager Based in Virginia Beach, VA
Matt Park, CPA

Matt Park, CPA

Senior Manager Based in Seattle, WA

Senior Accountants

Beth Barker

Beth Barker

Accounting Manager Based in Newark, OH
Colleen Bingley, CPA

Colleen Bingley, CPA

Senior Accountant Based in St. Louis, MO
Hannah Shepard

Hannah Shepard

Senior Accountant Based in Brazoria, TX
Helen Harper

Helen Harper

Senior Accountant Based in Cambridge, OH
Spencer Bernard

Spencer Bernard

Senior Accountant Based in Pinedale, WY
Stephanie Hamilton

Stephanie Hamilton

Senior Accountant Based in Brevard, NC
Tanner Walker

Tanner Walker

Senior Accountant Based in New Lexington, OH

Accountants

Hannah Leavelle

Hannah Leavelle

Staff Accountant Based in Bakersfield, CA
Teresa Watson

Teresa Watson

Staff Accountant Based in Buckeye, AZ
AnnMarie Connelly, CPA

AnnMarie Connelly, CPA

Staff Accountant Based in Warwick, RI
Christy Sisk

Christy Sisk

Staff Accountant Based in Cambridge, OH
Marcus Steinfeld

Marcus Steinfeld

Senior Tax Associate Based in Hastings, NE
Lance Goddard

Lance Goddard

Staff Accountant Based in Zanesville, OH
Kim Miller

Kim Miller

Staff Accountant Based in Hopewell, OH
Denise Bandiola

Denise Bandiola

US Tax Accountant Based in Trece Martires City, Cavite
Jestine Mojica

Jestine Mojica

Staff Accountant Based in San Pedro City, Laguna
Ruth Maica Almazan

Ruth Maica Almazan

Staff Accountant Based in Plaridel, Bulacan
Kristina Trinidad

Kristina Trinidad

Staff Accountant Based in Manila City, Metro Manila
Christine Alipio

Christine Alipio

Tax Accountant Based in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Renz Guiao

Renz Guiao

Tax Accountant Based in San Fernando, Pampanga
Jade Adique

Jade Adique

Tax Accountant Based in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Zailah Cabubas

Zailah Cabubas

Tax Accountant Based in San Juan City, Metro Manila
Shiela Mae Causaren

Shiela Mae Causaren

Tax Accountant Based in Amadeo, Cavite
Daphne Enriquez

Daphne Enriquez

Tax Accountant Based in Meycauayan, Bulacan
Jeana Estrada-Duero

Jeana Estrada-Duero

Tax Accountant Based in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Jamacia Lopez

Jamacia Lopez

Tax Accountant Based in Lingayen, Pangasinan
Joshualyn Magaqui

Joshualyn Magaqui

Staff Accountant Based in Angeles, Pampanga
Katie Winke

Katie Winke

Staff Accountant Based in Bismarck, ND
Michelle Hernandez

Michelle Hernandez

Staff Accountant Based in Worland, WY
Barney Schneider

Barney Schneider

Staff Accountant Based in Worland, WY
Abegail Paraiso

Abegail Paraiso

US Tax Accountant Based in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
Princess Guevarra

Princess Guevarra

US Tax Accountant Based in General Trias, Cavite
Chrisse Pineda

Chrisse Pineda

Senior US Tax Accountant Based in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur
Brian Tizon

Brian Tizon

US Tax Accountant Based in Magalang, Pampanga
Loise Anne Madrid

Loise Anne Madrid

US Tax Accountant Based in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Krystal Indriola

Krystal Indriola

US Tax Accountant Based in Lingayen, Pangasinan
Kate Anne Panganiban

Kate Anne Panganiban

US Tax Accountant Based in San Pedro, Laguna
Danielle Alvez

Danielle Alvez

US Tax Accountant Based in Batangas, PH
Jessie Franklin

Jessie Franklin

Staff Accountant Based in Macomb, IL
Brian Thomas Ulbrich

Brian Thomas Ulbrich

Staff Accountant Based in Zanesville, OH
Natalie Buist

Natalie Buist

Staff Accountant Based in Jacksonville, FL
Angela Kirkland

Angela Kirkland

Staff Accountant Based in Alvin, Texas
Khaye Panopio

Khaye Panopio

US Tax Accountant Based in Jaen, Nueva Ecija
Isabel Andaya

Isabel Andaya

Staff Accountant Based in San Pedro City
Katelyn Brown

Katelyn Brown

Staff Accountant Based in Augusta, GA
Cheradee Pedarse

Cheradee Pedarse

Senior US Accountant Based in San Pedro City, Laguna
Venus Villaluz

Venus Villaluz

Senior US Tax Accountant Based in Cavite
Kianne Babad

Kianne Babad

US Tax Accountant Based in Cebu City, PH
Adison Conti

Adison Conti

Staff Accountant Based in Sea Isle City, NJ
Chen Balanquit

Chen Balanquit

US Tax Accountant Based in Mandaluyong City
Matthew Gast

Matthew Gast

Staff Accountant Based in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Jem Perez

Jem Perez

US Tax Accountant Based in Camarines Norte, Philippines
Gliza Bajar

Gliza Bajar

US Tax Accountant Based in Tacloban City
Eliza Guiriba

Eliza Guiriba

US Tax Accountant Based in Quezon City
Roma Amor Saladino

Roma Amor Saladino

US Tax Accountant Based in Baggao, Cagayan
Zoey Zeman

Zoey Zeman

Staff Accountant Based in Frazeysburg, Ohio
Rebecca Madden

Rebecca Madden

Staff Accountant Based in Encinitas, CA
Joshua Turiczek, CPA

Joshua Turiczek, CPA

Staff Accountant Based in Tampa, FL

Operations

Tia Soltesz

Tia Soltesz

Office Administrator Based in Zanesville, OH
Allison Bradshaw

Allison Bradshaw

Accounting Administrative Assistant Based in Queen Creek, AZ
Mishell Larsen

Mishell Larsen

Executive Assistant Based in Palmdale, Ca
Stephanie Koch

Stephanie Koch

Administrative Assistant Based in Worland, WY
Christine Caudle

Christine Caudle

Administrative Assistant Based in Cody, WY
Roma Mateo

Roma Mateo

Operations Specialist Based in Marikina, Metro Manila
Lei Carreon

Lei Carreon

Operations Specialist Based in San Fernando, Philippines
Mae Salas

Mae Salas

Operations Specialist Based in Caloocan City
Jose Antonio Sanchez

Jose Antonio Sanchez

Client Service Specialist Based in Van Horn, TX
Raf Alipio

Raf Alipio

Operations Specialist Based in Valenzuela City
Aaron Carreon

Aaron Carreon

Operations Specialist Based in San Fernando, Pampanga
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