Colorado Springs, Colo. – Stockman Kast Ryan + Co, LLP (SKR+CO), the largest locally-owned certified public accounting firm in Southern Colorado, announces ten professional staff promotions:  

Audit Department

• Courtney Vance, CPA – Promoted to Supervising Audit Senior

Courtney has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Adams State University and a Master of Accounting from University of Washington, Tacoma. She has been in public accounting since 2017.

• Katie Kapacinskas, CPA – Promoted to Senior Audit Consultant

Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marquette University and a Master of Accounting from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She has been in public accounting since 2017.

• Rob Lange – Promoted to Senior Audit Consultant

Rob has a Master of Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He has been in public accounting since 2017.

Tax Department

• Amy Bahls – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Amy has a Bachelor of Accounting from Columbus State University and has been in public accounting since 2006.

• Grant Westerfield – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Grant has a Bachelor of Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has been in public accounting since 2017.

• James Hoffman – Promoted to Supervising Tax Senior

James has a Bachelor of Science in Business with Emphasis in Accounting and Finance from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and a Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He has been in public accounting since 2016.

• Jennifer Carter – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Jennifer received her bachelor’s from Columbia College and has her Master of Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She has been in accounting since 2018.

• Jessica Lovato – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Jessica has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has been in public accounting since 2017.

• Justin Barron – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Justin has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has been in public accounting since 2018.

• Ramses Ramirez – Promoted to Senior Tax Consultant

Ramses has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has been in public accounting since 2017.

About Stockman Kast Ryan + Co

Stockman Kast Ryan + Co, LLP (SKR+CO) is Southern Colorado’s largest certified public accounting firm providing a variety of in-depth business services. Tax services for individuals include businesses, fiduciaries and nonprofit organizations, audit and accounting services. SKR+CO also offers outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services – customized to clients’ needs – estate planning, small/emerging business advisory services, contract chief financial officer services, business valuations and litigation support services. SKR+CO is a member of DFK International/USA, a worldwide association of independent firms. For more information on SKR+CO visit skrco.com.