TDT - Key Persons


Amanda Lane

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Amanda is a Partner with 15 years of experience in the public accounting profession. When she's not helping clients with their accounting needs, Amanda loves spending time with her husband, Jamie, and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys photography, fishing, and has started learning how to quilt. Education Bachelor of Business Administration, majors in Accounting and Management, minors in Finance, Economics, and Human Resources, Mount Mercy University, 2008

Brian Isom

Job Titles:
  • Tax Partner / Burlington, IA
Brian is a Tax Partner with over 35 years of experience in diverse tax, financial, and business consulting services. He also serves as a member of TDT's Tax Policy Committee and Strategic Management Team. When he isn't helping clients with tax planning or strategic business consulting, Brian enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and playing music as a member of All Things New, a local Christian music ministry group. Education Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, University of Northern Iowa, 1987

Darcee Ayers

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager
  • Tax Manager / Oskaloosa, IA
Darcee is a Tax Manager with 31 years of experience in many levels of taxation including corporate structures, trust applications, estate procedures, non-profit opportunities, and individual returns. When Darcee isn't serving clients, she enjoys redecorating some corner of her house, camping, exercising, playing cards and spending time with grandchildren. Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Moorhead State University, 1983

Dennis Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Forensic & Valuation Director / Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Forensic & Valuation Services Director
  • Valuation Director
Denny is the Forensic & Valuation Services Director who brings 34 years of forensic and valuation knowledge and experience to the firm. He served as a Partner for the firm prior to his partial retirement.

Jaime Ackles

Job Titles:
  • Tax Partner
Jaime is a Tax Partner with more than 14 years of experience in public accounting in addition to three years of experience as Chief Financial Officer in the manufacturing industry. She also serves as a member of TDT's Leadership Team and Tax Policy Committee. When Jaime isn't serving clients, she "enjoys" working with her husband to finish building their new home. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, going on jeep cruises, puzzles, and reading. Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Iowa Wesleyan University, 2003

Jerry Kirkpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Partner / Centerville, IA
Jerry serves as a Partner for the firm and has 40 years of experience in the public accounting profession. Jerry has a passion for providing businesses and individuals with expert-level service to help them understand the path to their financial goals through tax planning and consulting. Outside of the office, Jerry enjoys relaxing with a round of golf, various outdoor activities, and spending time and traveling with his wife and family. Education Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Iowa, 1981

Jill Brumbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager
  • Tax Manager / Oskaloosa, IA
Jill is a Tax Manager with 26 years of experience with TDT in many areas from Administration and Human Resources to Tax Preparation and Business Consulting with an expertise in Agriculture. When Jill isn't serving clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband on their farm raising cattle, gardening and trail riding. Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Management, Central College, 1991 MBA, University of Iowa, 2009

Jodi Kerr

Job Titles:
  • Tax Partner / Fairfield, IA
Jodi is a Tax Partner with 34 years of experience in the public accounting profession. Jodi works closely with her clients to build long-lasting relationships and provides expertise in tax compliance and consulting services to small businesses and their owners. She also has a passion for being involved in her community, serving on the board of multiple organizations throughout her career. When Jodi isn't serving clients, she enjoys spending time with close friends, attending flea markets, riding along on her husband's motorcycle and taking vacations to somewhere she hasn't visited before. Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of Northern Iowa, 1988

Laura Schanilec

Job Titles:
  • Tax Manager
Laura is a Tax Manager with more than 12 years of experience in public accounting. At TDT, she strives to provide clients with clear communication and expertise in tax compliance. When Laura isn't serving clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young kids. She also loves to read and tries to find time for new creative outlets - paint by number and cross stitch being her current favorites. Education Bachelor of Accountancy, University of North Dakota, 2010

Mark Lechtenberg

Job Titles:
  • Tax Partner / Centerville, IA
Mark is a Tax Partner who has been with TDT since 1994, giving him 28 years of experience in the public accounting profession. Mark enjoys continuously building and strengthening his relationship with clients and has extensive expertise in consulting small businesses through complex financial issues. When Mark isn't developing relationships and serving clients through tax and business valuation engagements, he enjoys exercising and spending time with his family. Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of Northern Iowa, 1994

Todd Weber - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer / Centerville, IA
Todd is the firm's Chief Financial Officer. He has 32 years of diverse experience as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Certified Public Accountant/Certified Financial Planner, and Accountant/Auditor including extensive knowledge overseeing the financial operations of an organization. In his role, Todd is responsible for managing the overall accounting and financial operations of the firm. Outside of work, Todd enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. In his spare time, he likes woodworking and outdoor activities. Education Associate of Arts Degree, Indian Hills Community College - 1987 Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Truman State University - 1989

Tom Holtkamp

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Tax Partner
Tom is a Tax Partner at TDT. With more than 32 years of experience in the public accounting industry, Tom specializes in developing long-term goals to establish financial security through tax strategies for businesses and individuals. When he's not developing long-term goals for clients, Tom enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends and attending Iowa Hawkeye sporting events. Education Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Northeast Missouri State University, 1988