About Kickstart Accounting

Victoria was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, but the military has moved her to Germany, North Carolina, Georgia, and most recently Tennessee – where she currently lives with her husband and dog, Lola. Victoria has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has a passion for helping businesses grow and perfect their processes. During her time living abroad, Victoria discovered her love of traveling. Her favorite place she has traveled to is Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. In her free time, Victoria enjoys yoga, hiking, and kayaking.

Alexis is originally from Western Kentucky but currently resides in Clarksville, TN with her boyfriend and labradoodle – Luna Bell. Alexis received a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Mississippi and has various digital media marketing experiences over the past few years. While Alexis has a passion for design and formatting outside of social media, she enjoys spending her free time traveling, walking, and reading. She has lived in four states in less than four years.

Kelsey began her journey at East Carolina University, where she earned her BSBA with a concentration in Accounting. Five years at KSA and hundreds of clients later, Kelsey has seen what works and what doesn’t. She thrives on watching her clients flourish, and has made it her mission to support entrepreneurs across the country as they make their dream businesses a reality. Kelsey resides in Fayetteville, NC with her two kids and husband. Whenever she has free time she enjoys traveling to visit her family and friends that live all over.

Sara lives in Independence, Ohio with her husband, Shawn, and their five children. She has been in accounting for over fifteen years, six of which have been with KSA. She enjoys getting to know her clients on a personal level so she can properly assess their business needs and wants. Sara believes this is an important piece of owning a business and knowing your numbers! She loves working from home and says most would consider her a night owl as she is most productive in the evening! In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.

Aubrey lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband and kids. She graduated from Kansas University (Rock Chalk!) and has been using her expertise in bookkeeping and accounting for three years now. Aubrey is dedicated to helping our clients on their path to success while working their team here at Kickstart. When she isn't working with numbers or building strong client relationships, you can find her trying new recipes. Aubrey also enjoys refurbishing antique furnish in her free time!

Ali was born and raised in Westlake, Oh, and currently lives there with her husband, 3 teenage boys, and 2 boxer dogs, Zoe and Chloe. Ali began her career with a degree in Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University. She owned and operated an upscale boutique in Westlake, OH for 20 years before deciding finances were her thing. Since Ali has been at KSA she has provided next-level insight into retail finances. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, especially to visit her son who moved away for college. Ali also enjoys reading or playing tennis when the weather is nice.

Jordan resides in Massachusetts. She devoted her early career to mathematics and crunching numbers. Jordan understands that every business is different and enjoys helping small businesses put the puzzle pieces together in their finances. In her free time, Jordan likes to play video games and travel with her family. 

Lisa lives in Brunswick, Ohio with her daughter and husband. She has been in accounting for the past 10 years.  Lisa has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been working with accounting for the past 10 years, during this time she has perfected her organization skills. Lisa has been with Kickstart for almost three years and enjoys applying her skills to small businesses everywhere. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Regan was born and raised in Virginia and still currently resides there with her dogs. She graduated with a bachelor's in health science from James Madison University before getting a bachelor's in accounting from UVA. Regan has been working in the industry for almost ten years, giving her quite the eye for finances. She enjoys using all the small components to create a larger picture for her clients to understand. Regan loves gardening and playing with her rescue pups in her free time. 

Krista is originally from New Jersey but spent the past decade living in San Diego, CA. She recently relocated to Ft. Worth, TX, where she lives with her husband and dog – a labrador retriever named Denzo. To say she is obsessed with Denzo would be an understatement! Krista graduated from San Diego Mesa College with an Associate in Business Administration. She has over six years of accounting experience and has always loved working with numbers. Krista enjoys making them make sense to business owners, as she knows it can be irritating and stressful for them to not know what all their finances mean. In her spare time, you can find Krista cooking, painting, reading, or spending time with her husband and Denzo.

Wendy chose a career in accounting after finding a passion for numbers by helping her friends and family with filing taxes. During her spare time, she also serves as the coordinator for her local food pantry and is the treasurer of her church. Wendy likes to include finances, budgeting, and numbers in all aspects of her life, as she believes it helps things make more sense. She currently lives in Wakeman, OH with her husband of 23 years and their seven children.

Kari has been working in accounting for over 20 years, meeting new business owners along the way & helping them understand where their business is at. Before joining our team, Kari owned her business allowing her to understand in-depth how important it is for business owners to have a clear plan for where they want to be. In her spare time, Kari enjoys traveling with her husband and watching her boys compete in Crossfit and gymnastics. 

Meredith resides in North Carolina, where she received her bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. With a passion for numbers, Meredith provides a fresh approach to finances. Her favorite part of working at Kickstart is knowing that she is a key component in small business owners effectively running their businesses. In her free time, she enjoys finding new gluten-free cuisines and reading. 

Dannelle is originally from Arkansas but has lived in over 10 states during her time in the US Air Force, and currently resides in AR with her son Frank. She graduated with a BA from Wichita State University and has over six years of experience in accounting. Dannelle has worked in various industries of accounting including; museums, restaurants, private CPAs, municipalities, and the military. She has a passion for accounting and enjoys helping her clients understand things better and giving them one less thing to worry about in their busy lives of owning a business. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports like softball, hike, and enjoy other activities with her dog, Cavalier.

Katie has an associate's degree from Ashworth College. She has been working in accounting for seven years. She loves being able to help her clients organize their financial processes and better understand their financial picture. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake, being outdoors, and spending time with family & friends.

Tina has an associate’s degree from Western Kentucky University. She has been working in accounting for twenty years and loves completing a task with accurate information. Tina is very much a numbers nerd and enjoys a good challenge. In her free time, you can find her at the beach, kayaking, or enjoying lots of laughs during family game night.