OUR TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
TRACEY
PRESIDENT & TAX PREPARER
+ Notary
"I have been working in this type of accounting since 2000. I worked full time in cost accounting previously and when we started having our kids I worked until 2009 part time with the original owners John and Karen Deitering who have since retired.
"In my spare time, we enjoy doing anything outdoors. Our children are getting older, our two daughters are in college and play softball. Our youngest is in high school and plays baseball, football and competes in wrestling. All of their activities and academics over the years have kept us very busy. When we are not working or doing family activities we are involved at our church and love helping out when we can there."
BRADLEY
TAX PREPARER
"I have been in the business of accounting for about 6 years. I am retired from a previous career and I wanted to still help and serve people in a way that's beneficial to them. I enjoy meeting and building relationships with people that can grow overtime.
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I am excited for this upcoming year and ready to get started in the season. Some of my hobbies include going across the states to watch my sons play the best sport in the world, football! I have traveled to about 30/50 states to watch football. I also enjoying spending time with my sons whenever I can."
KELSEY
BOOKKEEPING + PAYROLL
"Hello! This is my first year working at Heart of the Lakes and I'm excited for this next adventure! I love watching my kids play sports and watching my husband coach them. Some of my hobbies include baking, spending time with my family, and spending time outdoors.
I previously worked as a Special Education teacher, but I'm excited to learn more skills from the HLTS team. I'm excited to work with the HLTS team and meet you all!"
TAMMY
RECEPTIONIST
Tammy is best known as Tracey's sister, but during the tax season, you can find her being our up front receptionist on Saturdays. Tammy stays busy as she works remote full time as a loan administrator at Falcon National Bank.
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She loves the Wild hockey team and enjoys going to Bingo or Meat Raffles. She also loves spending time with her family whenever she gets the chance.
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Tammy is a special asset to our team because she is willing to be in front on Saturdays helping all of our clients out when Saraya cannot be there. She is just as important and keeps this team of ours well oiled!
MELISSA
TAX PREPARER
Melissa will be coming back this upcoming tax season. She will be focused more on our non-appointment based clients. Appointments with her will be limited and made only by her, so please call our office so we can get you in the right direction. She is excited to return and has always been a great asset to this team.
SARAYA
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & WEBSITE CORDINATOR
Saraya's hobbies include spending time with family and friends, going shopping, watching sports, and staying busy doing anything adventurous. She enjoys traveling and has been to many states.
She stays busy with online school at SMSU to obtain a bachelors degree in Marketing. Saraya has worked in the office for the last two tax seasons and we are grateful for her expertise and helping our clients to receive everything they need in order to achieve the next steps. You will spot her easily since she is a bright blonde, always has a cheerful smile, and contagious laugh! She is excited to see you all this off-season and next tax season!