OUR TEAM
Our team of educated professionals are eager to help you with your financial needs.
HISTORY
The team here at Smith & Sem not only appreciates serving the community but being of service to the community. Over the years, Smith & Sem employees have volunteered over various non-profits in the area. Some of the organizations who have benefited from the team include; Rotary, Kiwanis, Sertoma Club, Elizabeth Lions Club, Business and Professional Women, Meals on Wheels, United Way and many others.
Education
- Fergus Falls Community College, 1995 (AA)
- Mankato State University, 1998 (BS)
Experience
- Grant Thornton, LLP and Ness, Waller, Pearson CPA firms, 1998‑2000
- City of Fergus Falls Accountant, 2000‑2006
- Regulatory/Finance Department OTP, 2006‑2015
- Personal tax practice, 2015
- Smith and Sem Ltd., 2015‑Present
Professional
- American Institute of CPAs
- Minnesota Society of CPAs
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Education
- Alexandria Technical College, 1981
Experience
- Public Accounting, 1981‑Present
Professional
- American institute of CPAs
- Minnesota Society of CPAs
- Elijan Watt Salls Award Winner – Top 133 of 72,000 in nation for November, 1987 CPA Exam
Education
- Augsburg College, 1996
Experience
- Public Accounting, 1996‑Present
Professional
- Minnesota Society of CPAs
Education
- University of North Dakota, 2017
Experience
- Public Accounting, 2017‑Present
Professional
- Minnesota Society of CPAs
Education
- Rasmussen College, 1988
Experience
- Public Accounting, 1988‑Present
