PRESNELL GAGE - Key Persons
Aaron Ranisate is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She has been with the firm since 1996. Aaron specializes in all areas of taxation including income taxation for individuals, business entities, and estate and trust taxation. She also provides other consulting and accounting services in financial areas affecting small business individuals.
Aaron is a native of Troy, Idaho. She graduated in 1996 from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Accounting. After graduation, she moved back to the area and now resides in Genesee, Idaho, with her two daughters. Aaron is a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and works with community service organizations in the area.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Assistant and QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor
Angela Walker is an Accounting Assistant and QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Grangeville office. She has been with the firm since 2021.
Becca Dugger is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage. She has been with the firm since 2008. Becca provides accounting, consulting, financial reporting, taxation, and tax planning services to individuals and businesses. She specifically enjoys working with closely-held businesses and family groups and being a trusted advisor to her clients.
Becca received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Managerial Accounting Emphasis from Lewis-Clark State College in 2008, and she was recognized for being the Lewis-Clark State College Business Division's Outstanding Graduate. In 2012, she was recognized for being Lewis-Clark State College Business Division's Alumni of the Year. Becca scored in the top five throughout the state of Idaho on the CPA exam. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and the AICPA.
Becca values community involvement and spends much of her time volunteering for local non-profit organizations. She is also a proud wife and mother of two.
Brenda Martin is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC's Moscow office. She has been with the firm since 2016.
Brianne Shimer is an Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Orofino office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Brysen Hoff is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Caleb Sutherland is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Moscow office and has been with the firm since 2022.
Calvin Hogg is a Manager in both the Orofino and Grangeville offices of Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2009.
Calvin's background includes over 30 years as a CPA in public and private accounting, including considerable experience in the timber industry as well as business and individual tax preparation and planning.
Calvin received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Slippery Rock University. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Assistant
- Firm Accounting Assistant
Cindy McAleer is the Firm Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage. She started her career with Presnell Gage, PLLC, in October 1998.
Cindy grew up in Garfield, WA, and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts / Communication degree. Between her spouse and herself they have four children in four states, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska, and grandchildren in Montana and Alaska. Outside of the office, she is a supporter of Special Olympics, enjoys camping at nearby Heyburn State Park, and river rafting the Selway River.
Danica Davis is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and joined the firm in 2020.
Danica is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a Masters of Accountancy and a double major in accounting and management information systems. Danica received the Idaho Society of CPA's Award, which is given to students that plan on staying in Idaho and represent the CPA profession well.
Dawn Aliverti is an Associate Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She joined the firm in 2004 with experience in accounting and auditing of nonprofit and governmental entities. She devotes her time specializing in the firm's accounting and auditing practice, and provides consulting and accounting services for nonprofit and small business entities.
Dawn received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also involved with several public service and community organizations.
Edie Anderson is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Orofino office. She has been with the firm since 2009.
Emily Page is a 2017 graduate of the University of Idaho with a double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Emily joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, as a Staff Accountant in 2018.
Emily has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Jackson Davis is the Managing Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been providing consulting, accounting, and taxation services for businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations since 1988. He has extensive experience with taxation in the agricultural industry and in all aspects of small business management.
Jackson received a Bachelor of Science in business with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Idaho. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Jason Smith, CPA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2014.
Jason's passion is helping individuals and small businesses interpret their performance through their financial statements so they can make more informed decisions as well as proactive tax planning, forecasting, and strategizing to help clients keep more of their hard-earned money.
Jason's background includes over five years as a CPA in public accounting and has experience in taxation, accounting, preparing and interpreting financial statements, audits, and consulting for individuals, business entities, non-profits, and governmental entities. Jason also has experience in business valuations.
Joe Schmidt joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2019 and attained his CPA license in 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Joe has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Kaela Southwick is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Kari Plank is an Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2014. Kari graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with an AAS degree in Bookkeeping.
Kari has experience in bookkeeping with an emphasis on payroll preparation and taxes, extensive experience with QuickBooks desktop, and is a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Department Manager
- the Accounting Department Manager
Kelly Harwick is the Accounting Department Manager and a QuickBooks Desktop Pro Advisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office. She has been with the firm since 2005.
Kiall Swift is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been with the firm since 2013.
Kiall provides income tax, planning, and research services to businesses and individuals, and he has extensive experience with taxation in the agricultural industry.
Lindsey Frei, EA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2010.
She graduated from the University of Idaho with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business with emphasis in Accounting and Finance in 2011.
Lindsey has experience in individual, business, estate, and trust taxation, accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, and consulting for individuals, business entities, and non-profits.
Makayla Wilson is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Mary Holliman is the Administration Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College and has been with the firm since 1993.
Matt Bayly, is a Supervisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC.
Natalie Fox is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Nick Nicholson is an Associate Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been with the firm since 2005. Nick provides accounting, auditing, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses.
Nick received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Point Loma Nazarene University. He is a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and is affiliated with several professional organizations including the NW Foundation of Hope.
Peggy Gottschalk is an Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2013.
Peggy graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting, and she has experience in tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Robin Blume is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 1986.
Ryan Eaton, CPA, is a Supervisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2017.
Ryan graduated from Washington State University in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance. Ryan has experience in individual and business taxation, accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, and consulting.
Scott Dockins is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been providing auditing and accounting services for individuals, small businesses, governmental entities, and non-profits since 1979.
In addition to his vast experience servicing the needs of businesses in a variety of industries, he serves as a reviewer in the Practice Monitoring Program sponsored by the AICPA, and has performed peer reviews in over 90 CPA firms around the western United States.
Scott just finished serving a five-year term on the Idaho State Board of Accountancy, and his final year he served as Board Chair.
Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting from the University of Idaho. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Scott Taylor is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2012. Scott provides auditing, accounting, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses.
Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Idaho. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Taylor Nelson is a 2018 graduate of the University of Idaho with a Master's Degree in Accounting and a 2015 graduate of the University of Idaho with a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness.
Taylor joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2019 and attained her CPA license in 2020, and she has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Tevis Lee, CPA, joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2018 and attained his CPA license in 2019.
Tevis is a 2018 graduate of The University of Idaho with a Master's Degree in Accountancy and a 2017 graduate of Lewis-Clark State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a Managerial Accounting Emphasis.
Tevis has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Tom Luper, CPA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and he has been with the firm since 2009.
Tom received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Idaho. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Tom provides auditing, accounting, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include governmental auditing, farmer taxation, and auditing of retirement plans.