Volume 3 (1-1-2020)

PROMOTIONS

Brenda Parsley was recently promoted to Manager. Brenda joined CDS in 2016 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance with a Corporate Finance Concentration. She received her CPA certification from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy in 2017. Brenda was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2018, and Manager in 2019.  Her focus area is governmental auditing.

Brenda is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA). She is an active volunteer for the United Way of West Central Minnesota and is a member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s neXt organization. Brenda is a 2019 graduate of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Perspectives program. She is participating in the Vision 2040 Leadership program.

Other interesting facts:
  • Brenda enjoys going to breweries around the state and collecting a growler from each one.
  • Brenda is working towards her goal of running a half marathon in 2020 – slowly, but surely.
  • Brenda and her boyfriend, Mark, reside in Raymond, MN.

Shawn Hanson was recently promoted to Senior Accountant. Shawn joined CDS in 2018 as a Staff Accountant. He graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Shawn was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2019. His focus area is governmental auditing.

Shawn is a member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s neXt organization. He is a volunteer for the Salvation Army.

Other interesting facts:
  • Shawn enjoys going to MN sporting events and concerts.
  • Camping is a new hobby Shawn would like to get into.
  • Shawn and his fiancée, Michelle, reside in Willmar.

NEW HIRES

Kylee Wrobleski recently joined CDS as a Governmental Auditor in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in accounting for three years. Kylee graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance, with a concentration in Corporate Finance. Her focus area is government auditing.

Check out a couple of fun facts about Kylee!
  • She has 5 nieces and nephews. She loves supporting them by going to their sporting events, dance recitals, and 4-H showings. She enjoys getting to spend quality time with them by playing outside with them, taking them to the park, and having sleepovers at her house.
  • Some of her hobbies include working out, hunting, fishing, crafting, doing puzzles, and baking.

Kailee Tintes recently joined CDS as a Governmental Auditor in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in client service for over six years. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in St.Cloud, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Her focus area is government auditing.

Kailee is a member of the Meeker County Mounted Posse.

Check out a couple of fun facts about Kailee!
  • She lives on a hobby farm with her husband and a dog, some horses and several cats.
  • She has had horses since she was 7 years old, but started barrel racing 10 years ago — racing in 10 different states.
  • She enjoys anything outdoors, especially in the summer being on the lake, camping, kayaking, and riding horses.