News from CDS – July 2023

Meet our latest CDS team members who recently received promotions!

Manager | Tonya Raths, EA

Tonya Raths, EA was recently promoted to Manager! Tonya joined CDS in 2000. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 2004, Tonya was promoted to Senior Accountant. Tonya is a member of our CDS Tax committee. Her focus areas include tax planning and preparation, QuickBooks®, payroll, bookkeeping, and preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements.

Tonya’s Bio


Manager | Mitch Hjelle, CPA

Mitch Hjelle, CPA was recently promoted to Manager! Mitch joined CDS in 2008. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 2015, Mitch was promoted to Senior Accountant. His focus areas are tax planning and preparation, non-profit auditing and consulting, review and compilations, and the agribusiness industry.

Mitch’s Bio


Manager | Nate Gwost, CPA

Nate Gwost, CPA was recently promoted to Manager! Nate joined CDS in 2017. He was an intern for CDS in 2016. Nate graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 2019, Nate was promoted to Senior Accountant. His focus areas are for profit and non-profit auditing, business advisory services, business valuations, and the petroleum industry.

Nate’s Bio


Senior Accountant | Erin Marcotte

Erin Marcotte was recently promoted to Senior Accountant! Erin joined CDS in 2020. She was an intern for CDS in 2019. Erin graduated from University of Wisconsin-Superior in Superior, WI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Erin’s focus areas are bookkeeping, outsourced accounting services, tax preparation, and fire reliefs.

Erin’s Bio