BURKHARDT & DAWSON CPA'S - Key Persons


Amber Thorson

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Amber graduated from BVU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 2010 and worked at our firm for 9 years. After managing her own firm for 3 years, she rejoined our firm in 2022.

Brandon Henke

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Brandon graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 2014. He joined our firm in 2014.

Donise Raper

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Donise joined our firm in 2007. She is one of the friendly voices you hear when you contact our office. She is critical to keeping our extensive paperless storage system organized.

Donna Burkhardt

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Partner
Donna became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991. She joined our firm in 1982, was promoted and became a partner in 1995. As a trusted business advisor she focuses on building long-term relationships.

Elizabeth Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Liz graduated from Iowa State with degrees in Accounting & Business Management. She joined our firm in 2019. She previously worked for the Iowa Auditor of State's office performing financial statement audits across Iowa.

Emily Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Emily is another one of the friendly voices you hear when you contact our office. Emily is the initial point of contact for most of our clients. She joined our firm in 2021.

Laura Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1983. She joined our firm in 1992 and became a partner in 1996.

Morgan Gravenish

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 2013, and joined our firm the same year.

Stephanie Thill

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Stephanie graduated from BVU with a Master of Arts degree in Business Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Business Management. She joined our team in 2021 and became a Certified Public Accountant in 2023.

Trevor Stevenson

Job Titles:
  • Accountant
Trevor graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. He joined our firm in 2023.