UTONOMY - Key Persons
Carrie joined Utonomy in 2021. She started her professional career over 20 years ago as a small business owner and has worked for some of the largest hospitality companies in the world. As a former business owner, Carrie understands the importance of accuracy in work and integrates her past experiences and accounting knowledge to ensure her clients have reliable financial information to manage their business. Carrie earned a degree of Associates of Arts in Accounting from Sierra College.
When not crunching the numbers, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys.
Erika started working in accounting in 2010 while attending California State University Sacramento where she graduated cum laude with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in finance, risk management, and general management. Erika enjoys collaborating with her clients to provide them with all the tools they need to be successful. She absolutely loves what she does and because of that, has a great passion to continue learning and growing in accounting and finance.
When not working, Erika enjoys being a mom to her two children as well as taking time for herself, either with great drama-filled reality tv, or complex, mind-bending board games with her husband and friends.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Director of Technology
- Senior Accountant
Fatima is a Certified Public Accountant and serves as Utonomy's a Director of Technology and is also a Senior Accountant. She has nearly two decades of finance & accounting experience directing the financial operations of nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Fatima also specializes in the design and implementation of financial accounting systems, as well as other technological tools, to simplify and improve the accounting process for clients.
Fatima holds an MBA from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and received her undergraduate degrees in managerial economics and sociology-organizational studies, also from UC Davis.
In her personal time, Fatima loves traveling the world to satisfy her passion for unique and diverse cultural experiences.
Heidi has serviced a wide array of Utonomy clients since 2002. It is her passion to help others grow professionally and realize their potential. Heidi is an ambitious entrepreneur and business owner, having established various startup businesses during her career. She has a keen understanding of business management, from startup to financial, human resources and operations management. Heidi believes that financial data tells a story, and should be accurate, organized, and easy to understand to support business leaders in critical decision-making.
Heidi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Accountancy, from California Baptist University.
Heidi is an outdoor adventure seeker and loves to waterski, snowboard, and backpack in the Sierra. When she's not enjoying outdoor activities, you can find Heidi practicing yoga or spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Certified Public Accountant
- President
"Integrity is everything in life. Do what you say you will do and be where you say you will be."
As President and CEO, Michael leads the strategic direction for Utonomy.
Michael is a Certified Public Accountant and serves in various leadership roles for Utonomy clients. He has over thirty years' experience in accounting, finance, taxation, and organizational development. He has served in a finance-related capacity for Hewlett Packard Company and American Express and worked as an audit manager in the New York and Sacramento offices for Ernst & Young, LLP. Michael holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an accounting concentration, from California State University, Sacramento.
Michael loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking and paddle boarding. He also plays piano and keyboards.
As Utonomy's office manager, Sara performs a wide variety of duties keeping the Utonomy office organized and supported. She has been with the company since its inception. Prior to Utonomy, Sara worked as a public relations consultant.
Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in public relations, from California State University, Sacramento.
Sara is an avid reader and dog lover. She also is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, swimming, and SUP.
Steffany joined Utonomy in 2023 and has five years of accounting experience. She is enthusiastic about her career in accounting and enjoys working with the mathematics of accounting. But what Steffany loves most are the interactions and relationships with clients and the fulfillment of satisfying their accounting needs.
Steffany earned a degree of Bachelor of Public Accounting from Yacambu University in Venezuela. Steffany is also fluid in Spanish.
When Steffany is not at work, she is a devoted mom to her daughter, while still finding personal time to read an enjoyable book or to get in a good workout at the gym.
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Services
Tamoya is Utonomy's Director of Client Services and is a Senior Accountant. She is an innovative and driven professional with over nine years of administrative and accounting experience. Tamoya has strong interpersonal skills and strives to learn new ways to increase efficiency at her clients. She has a passion for helping clients succeed and build organizational stability.