Our People
Accounting Consultant
Jenni has lived in Washington her entire life. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. She spent two years working at a regional CPA firm, where she earned her CPA license. While working in public accounting, Jenni polished her wide range of accounting skills by completing both tax and auditing work. She also spent four years as an accountant for a large childcare provider that gave her an opportunity to learn both non-profit and governmental accounting. As a 5th generation co-owner of a 126-year-old black angus cattle ranch, Jenni also has a passion for helping family businesses succeed and grow. She is also a 4th generation co-owner of a 76-year-old manufacturing business, where she currently serves as chair of their board of directors. Jenni is dependable, honest, and a strong communicator.
When not crunching numbers or helping her family businesses continue to thrive, Jenni enjoys sports, fishing, and sewing. She also loves to spend time with her family, which includes her husband, and three boys. As a mom of twins, there is nothing she can’t handle!
Accounting Lead
Alex believes that a dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. Being the second eldest of seven children there was plenty of work to be done around the house. The strong work ethic that he learned at a young aged allowed him to work and go to school full-time, where he fell in love with accounting. While attending school he was able to get his foot in the door as an Accounting Administrator for some staples of Portland. In 2020 he graduated from Washington State University with his Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. Alex is determined to achieve his dream of one day becoming a CPA, and through hard work to help others achieve their dreams too.
When not working hard Alex is playing hard. He is a certified scuba diver, flown airplanes, and rides motorcycles. Coming from a large family there is always something going on, and as such family is a big part of his life. Some of his favorite activities are fishing, learning golf, and playing board games.
Accounting Consultant
Brook comes from a multi-faceted background that started with a BFA in fashion design from California College of the Arts. Her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit led her to build and run a successful soft goods business, where she quickly learned how important understanding and cultivating the financial side is. While incubating her business, she learned accounting through helping local small businesses with their books and was mentored by CPA leadership along the way. It’s that unique blend of experience and the combination of left and right brain stimulation that allows Brook to offer a new perspective and individualized strategies to build and retain better business financial practices. She excels at communicating complicated financial reporting with clients.
Like many of the Number Crunchers crew she finds inspiration in traveling and exploring new places. If she’s not out and about, Brook can be found at home brainstorming and prototyping new product ideas. She will never say no to a glass of good red wine or to having a loud meowing contest with her cat Bobby.
Accounting Consultant
Growing up with six siblings, Yana spent most of her life outdoors chasing them around. Her love for the outdoors continues today with traveling, sports, and fitness.
Yana found her passion in accounting while working for a real estate development firm. It was there that she decided to pursue her dreams in the accounting world. An ambitious number lover and problem solver, Yana looks forward to becoming a CPA in the future.
In her free time, you can find Yana traveling the world with her husband, where she volunteers for non-profit organizations to teach English abroad. She also enjoys spending time with her 3 nephews and 3 nieces and being the best Aunt around.
Accounting Consultant
Scott graduated from California State University - Sacramento, with a focus in Accounting. Not only does he have a love for numbers, but also for taxes. CPA’s run in his family, so he knew it would be the perfect fit.
In his free time, Scott enjoys riding motorcycles, mountain biking, and exploring the California scenery with his wife and two dogs. He also enjoys PC gaming and even builds his own computers. Give Scott a challenge, and he’s ready to take it on.
Accounting Consultant
Alex grew up in Vancouver, WA but now resides in Florida. He loves to play beach volleyball in the summer and snowboard in the winter. Now as a Florida resident, he sticks to beach volleyball and swimming at the beach.
Alex started his career getting an AA in Business Administration, in which he realized Accounting was his interest. He graduated from Western Governors University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. While working through school, he found an interest in trading and investing into stocks. His experience and knowledge in mathematics and statistics helped him to create an edge in trading. Alex’s passion is with numbers and he looks forward to continuing his career with what he loves best.
Accounting Lead
Irina grew up in the Pacific Northwest where she attended Washington State University, graduating with her degree in Accounting. Since then she has had experience working within several different industries including finance and investment, coffee roasting, food, and the waste industry. Throughout these various jobs, Irina has discovered a passion for helping people, whether it’s assisting with their finances or simply serving a cup of coffee.
In her free time, Irina enjoys learning about nutrition and is passionate about supporting friends and family on their wellness journeys. She currently resides in Portland, OR where she loves exploring new coffee shops, spending time in nature, playing soccer with her friends, and traveling with her husband.
Accounting Consultant
Russell grew up in California and is a UCLA Economics graduate with a strong interest in statistical data and complex systems. He enjoys researching the stock market and keeping up to date on politics. He also loves sourcing specific components to build custom high-performance computers, which he uses to play video games.
Outside of his technical work, Russell loves to travel outside of California and explore the US. When he is closer to home, he spends much of his time on the water. He is an avid fisherman who targets catfish, trout, and bass, and he especially enjoys heading to the beach to swim and fish. He finds that the patience required for a successful day outdoors provides a perfect balance to his analytical pursuits. At home, he likes to relax with his cat and catch a Cowboys or Knicks game whenever they are on.
Accounting Consultant
Cassandra was born in San Jose and raised in Sacramento, California. As the youngest of six, she developed an early love for the outdoors and she participated in many sports.
After high school, Cassandra pursued her goal of becoming a teacher and spent seven years as a preschool educator. Following the birth of her daughter, she took time to focus on her family before re-entering the workforce. She joined a wholesale lumber company, where she advanced from working under the inventory manager to becoming the accounting specialist overseeing all four branches, gaining broad experience in accounting and inventory management.
Today, Cassandra balances her professional life with raising her daughter, supporting her involvement in activities like gymnastics and karate. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, spending time near the water, and relaxing with a good book or movie.
Accounting Consultant
Lana has a background in operations and business support, where she has worked in fast-paced environments managing daily workflows, coordinating teams, and keeping things organized. She brings strong attention to detail and has developed a focus on accounting, supporting clients with accurate records and day-to-day financial tasks.
Outside of work, Lana enjoys spending time with her husband and children, exploring new places, and making the most of everyday moments together.
Office Manager & Project Manager
Danielle is a graduate of Washington State University. During her time at the university, she held multiple student government roles demonstrating a strong commitment to leadership and community engagement.
With experience across a variety of fields, Danielle has developed a passion for organizational leadership and operations management. As the Office Manager and Project Manager at Number Crunchers, she oversees the team, daily operations, and ensures the smooth flow of the office. Known for her professionalism and approachable demeanor, Danielle brings a positive and energetic presence to the workplace, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys fitness, traveling, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband.
Executive Assistant
Natalie grew up in Northern California, where she continues to live today. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing while building her career in the accounting industry as an Executive Assistant. In her role, Natalie enjoys supporting executive leadership, coordinating internal and client communication, managing scheduling and logistics, and helping keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
In her free time, Natalie prioritizes her health, her family, and fun. She stays active by running and practicing pilates. She also enjoys travelling to new countries, cooking for the people she loves, and going out with friends. Her favorite times are when she gets to do all three at once.
President & CEO
They say success is where preparation and opportunity meet. Kristin finds happiness using her experience to help others be prepared for those opportunities and achieve success. She not only makes others feel like they want to become better, but she shows them how.
Having more than 25+ years experience in accounting means she has seen almost everything. Her positions of bank VP, CFO and CPA firm accountant have given her the experience to help others be ready for opportunity. She yearns to help business owners understand what their financials are telling them, no matter what their level of accounting knowledge may be. With accounting it is through improving the accuracy of the financials and making projections of cash flow and net income. This allows clients to see exactly where they are and what they are headed for. Her experience coupled with the opportunities of her clients will help them be successful.
Her passions are health and nutrition. Through health and nutrition she has been able to show people how to improve their lives, achieve their goals such as fighting cancers and diseases, to increasing energy and weight loss. She feels successful by sharing with others her knowledge and experience, allowing them to become successful themselves. Her hobbies include Go-kart racing, biking, and running.