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NEW HIRES
Andrea Wimmer, CPA, recently joined CDS as a Senior Accountant in our Litchfield office. She brings both public and private accounting experience to CDS. Andrea graduated summa cum laude from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, MN with an Associate of Arts degree and an Accounting Clerk diploma. She received her CPA certification from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy in 2019. Her focus area is business advisory services.
Andrea is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). She is on the marketing team for the Litchfield Visitors Bureau. Andrea is a 2020 graduate of the Meeker in Motion Leadership training program.
Allyson Wittman recently joined CDS as a Bookkeeper in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked as a marketing consultant for two years. Allyson graduated from Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts and is attending the University of Minnesota – Crookston working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor designation in 2020. Allyson’s focus area is bookkeeping.
Allyson is a member the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s neXt organization.
Kaitlyn Lecher, CPA, recently joined CDS as a Senior Accountant in our Litchfield office. She brings seven years of accounting, tax, and for profit and non-profit auditing experience to CDS. Kaitlyn graduated from the University of MN – Crookston in Crookston, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with minors in business management and marketing. She received her CPA certification from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy in 2018. Her focus areas are tax planning and preparation and accounting.
Kaitlyn is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). She is the Treasurer for the Litchfield Area Mentorship Program (LAMP Kinship).
Ryan Lindgren, MCP, recently joined CDS as a Director of IT in our Willmar office. He brings over twenty-four years of experience in Information Technology. Ryan graduated from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. He received his PMI-ACP certification from the Project Management Institute in 2018 and his Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 2008.
Ryan is a graduate of the Servant Leadership Roundtable program and a member of the global think tank, 451 Alliance.
NEW CERTIFICATIONS
Sierra Stephens has received her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. The CPP designation, awarded by the American Payroll Association, signifies Sierra has achieved a significant level of proficiency and detailed knowledge of payroll taxation, tax reporting, legislative and regulatory requirements, MIS, human resources, benefits and accounting as they relate to the payroll environment.
Sierra Stephens joined CDS in 2017 in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in client service for over eleven years. Sierra graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes, MN with a Payroll Specialist Diploma. Her focus area is payroll.
Sierra is a member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s neXt organization and the Willmar Eagles Club.
Jordan Wrobleski recently earned her QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification. She joined CDS in 2019 in our Benson office. Prior to CDS, she worked in accounting for over two years. Jordan graduated from the University of MN-Crookston in Crookston, MN with her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a minor in Management. Her focus areas are tax preparation and bookkeeping.
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