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The Firm of the Future
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Our Team
At Baer & Edington, we use our years of combined experience to offer not only the traditional accounting services but we take service one step further and develop long term relationships with our clients.
We make the commitment to understand our clients businesses and individual situations so we can help them make decisions to improve their business or individual financial position. Our goal is for our clients to feel like we are their partners as well as their accountants.
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Mr. Baer graduated with honors from Murray State University in 1991. Upon graduating, he worked for two local accounting firms until he joined our current firm in January of 1994.
On November 1st, 1995, he was offered a partnership in the firm and became the sole owner in December of 2001 when his partner retired. Mr. Baer relies on his years of public accounting experience when serving his client’s needs and he specializes in business consulting as well as tax planning. In his spare time, Jeff is an avid cycler. He teaches cycling classes at Health Point Fitness. Jeff is married to Melissa and they have three children, Emma, Ashlyn and Elise.
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Angie Miskell, Accountant--IT, Firm Partner-Jackson
angie.miskell@baeredington.com - ext 108
Ms. Miskell graduated from Jackson High School in 1979 and was hired part-time at a CPA firm through the COOP program. She attended Southeast Missouri State University on a one year business program and then was hired on full time in 1981 at the CPA firm, which eventually became part of our current firm.
Her knowledge of accounting and tax preparation has been gained through experience and CPE courses over a period of twenty-five + years. Ms. Miskell specializes in individual income tax preparation as well as payroll and financial statement preparation. On January 1, 2007, Angie became a partner in Baer & Edington. In her spare time, Angie loves to cook and play the piano. Angie has one daughter, Christina, who is married and lives in Alabama.
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Dana Steffens, CPA, Firm Partner-Jackson
dana.steffens@baeredington.com - ext 110
Dana graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St Louis in 1988. That same year she began her career at a large national public accounting firm in the auditing department and remained with them for four years.
She then worked in the private accounting sector for five years including the healthcare and manufacturing industries. Mrs. Steffens joined our firm in 1997 and she specializes in audit, review, and compilation services as well as QuickBooks setup and consulting. On January 1, 2006, Mrs. Steffens became a partner in Baer & Edington. Dana is married to Kerry and they have three children, Bret, Trent and Chase.
A Baer & Edington partner, Cheryl has over 25 years experience in the field, specializing in small business issues, international tax, and new business planning and consulting. Cheryl is proud of the personal touch and attention to detail that Baer & Edington offers to clients. With knowledge and care, the Firm’s team members work together to help clients achieve success.
Cheryl is an active member of the community, involved in church activities, Pascale’s Pals, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Network, and the Central Chapter of the Missouri Society of CPAs. Cheryl is married with two children and three dogs. In her spare time she enjoys the Katy Trail, Tae Kwon Do, and spending time with family.
Rose fell in love with income tax preparation after taking a class to learn how to prepare her own tax return. A certified public accountant, Rose specializes in start-up businesses, tax planning and cash flow planning.
Rose is proud of Baer & Edington’s specializations in many areas: international tax, trusts and estates, complex securities transactions, and small business consulting. Rose consistently aims to deliver expert service with a personal touch.
Outside of Baer & Edington Rose is involved with her church, Granny’s House, Love Inc., Healing Rooms, and Business Network International. She and her husband, David, share their newly-built dream home with Tigger, their Pomeranian-Sheltie mix. Rose has two children, three grandchildren, and is an avid MU football fan.
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Jami Jones, MBA – Firm Administrator, Columbia
jami.jones@baeredington.com - ext 105
Though Jami never intended to land in public accounting, she has found that this industry is both intriuging and challenging. Joining Baer & Edington in January 2007, Jami brought years of management and training experience to the firm. Jami holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's of Business Administration degree.
Jami is an adjunct instructor in Columbia College's MBA program, teaching business communication and marketing. Away from work she enjoys home renovation and design.
Deb Harrington, CPA, Tax Manager-Columbia
deb.harrington@baeredington.com - ext 107
Deb joined Baer & Edington in January 2004, building on her many years of experience in the field of accounting. Deb specializes in tax planning and consulting, trusts and estates, and business consulting. The manager of the Columbia office, Deb also ensures all projects receive timely attention and accuracy.
Away from the office, you'll probably find Deb in the stands of a basketball court, softball or soccer field, or cross country course cheering on her children. Deb also enjoys long walks with her husband and dog, reading a good book, or baking her famous banana bread.
Jeffrey W Slinkard, CPA,Tax Manager-Jackson
jeff.slinkard@baeredington.com - ext 104
Jeff graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in May of 1995. He has over 14 years of combined experience in private and public accounting. He joined the Baer & Edington team in June 2004. He specializes in preparing business and individual income tax returns, tax planning, reviews and personal financial statements as well as payroll and financial statement preparation. Jeff is married to Heather and they have three children, Tyler, Tanner and Jenna.
Whitney Jackman, Enrolled Agent-Columbia
whitney.jackman@baeredington.com - ext 104
Whitney holds a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Drury College as well as her Enrolled Agent certification. Whitney’s eight years of experience in the field of public accounting enriches her client service in the areas of international, individual, and corporate accounting. She is also one of our QuickBooks experts and is always eager to answer any QuickBooks question.
Whitney enjoys spending time with her daughter, Cameryn, as they read, play games, and assemble puzzles together.
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Tyson J Shoemaker, Staff Accountant-Jackson
tyson.shoemaker@baeredington.com - ext 107
Tyson graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in December 2009 with a major in accounting and a minor in management information systems. Tyson joined the firm in January 2009 and specializes in financial statement preparation, Quick Books, Payroll, and indivudual income tax preparation. Tyson is married to Leigh.
Melanie Wise, Staff Accountant-Columbia
Shortly before graduating Southeast Missouri State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Melanie joind Baer & Edington as a staff accountant. She specializes in financial statement preparation, individual and corporate tax preparation, and Quick Books setup and maintenance.
When she is not working, Melanie and her husband Joe enjoy traveling, attending baseball games and hanging out with their three dogs and two cats and in a couple of months, the new baby!
Originally from Samara, Russia and working in accounting in her home city, Sasha moved to Missouri in 1998 primarily to learn the English language. She also enrolled in college and sought out employment – even when she didn’t yet know any English! Sasha holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Truman State University and brings 10 years of accounting experience to Baer & Edington.
When not at work, Sasha enjoys spending time with her husband, Shannon, and two children, Allison and Damon.
Kristy Blue, Staff Accountant-Jackson
From the small town of New Hamburg, Kristy took the advice of her father, taking an accounting course in high school. Immediately enjoying the subject, Krsity further pursed accounting as a major while attending Southeast Missouri State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in December 2009. Kristy sees accounting as a puzzle, having to find her way to just the right answer. She enjoys the fact that public accounting laws and regulations continually change, keeping the industry interesting and challenging.
Kristy is settling in at Baer & Edington and looks forward to each day of work in the Jackson office, feeling welcome and a part of the team. She likes the firm's community involvement through events and donations such as the most recent Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge. Away from work, Kristy enjoys spending time with her family and fiance. Like most women, Kristy's other favorite pastimeis shopping--and adding to her Snowbabies collection.
Stephen Knopke - Staff Accountant-Columbia
Stephen Knopke is one of our newer team members, joining Baer & Edington full time June 1, 2010 as a Staff Accountant. Graduating this May with a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri – Columbia, Stephen is eagerly applying his knowledge at Baer & Edington. Stephen interned with our firm in the Columbia office throughout the fall of 2009 and spring of 2010 while completing his accounting education. He also interned with CBIZ in Kansas City, MO for the 2009 tax season. Stephen says he has learned a tremendous amount from both internships and that his education has given him a good understanding of how businesses work as well as how to help others make sound business decisions.
Stephen’s role with Baer & Edington as a Staff Accountant is filled with a variety of accounting tasks, such as preparing financial statements, calculating payroll, and preparing both individual and corporate tax returns. Wanting to increase his expertise and responsibilities, Stephen is currently studying for the CPA exam and has taken the first of four exams needed to become a certified public accountant.
In his free time Stephen enjoys weight lifting, running, swimming, and martial arts. Stephen is originally from Lake Saint Louis.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: (Jackson Office)
Jean Ann Trickey-Receptionist/Secretary
Shelly Cagle-Payroll Department
Sheila Wheeler-Payroll Department
Diane Blankenship-Billing
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: (Columbia Office)
Marilyn Allen-Receptionist
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