OUR NEWEST HIRE
Shelbey Kummers | Payroll Specialist – Willmar Office
Shelbey Kummers joined CDS in 2026 as a Payroll Specialist. Prior to joining CDS, she worked in accounting and financial services for over five years, and in client services for twenty years. Shelbey received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting from Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN. She specializes in assisting clients with payroll preparation, tax deposits, quarterly and year-end payroll reports, and W-2 forms.
PROMOTIONS
Allyson Gall promoted to Senior Accountant
Allyson Gall has been promoted to Senior Accountant. She joined CDS in 2020 as a Bookkeeper. Prior to CDS, she worked as a marketing consultant for two years. Allyson graduated from the University of Minnesota – Crookston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and from Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. In 2021, she was promoted to Staff Accountant. Allyson specializes in bookkeeping, client accounting & advisory services (CAAS), QuickBooks®, and tax preparation. She also recently received her Xero Certified Associate accreditation. Clients appreciate her expertise, kindness, and willingness to help, no matter how complex the challenge. She is also a key leader in our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS).
Tabitha Benson promoted to Senior Accountant
Tabitha Benson has been promoted to Senior Accountant. She joined CDS in 2021 as a Bookkeeper. Prior to CDS, she worked in client service for over seven years. Tabitha graduated from the University of Minnesota – Crookston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. In 2024, she was promoted to Staff Accountant. Tabitha specializes in bookkeeping, client accounting & advisory services (CAAS), outsourced accounting, and QuickBooks®. Clients value the trust she builds and the steady, solutions-focused support she brings to every engagement. She is also a key leader in our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS).
