Learn more about Katie in this employee Q@A Spotlight:
What is your favorite thing about working with small businesses and startups?
I thoroughly enjoy problem solving, strategic planning, and the challenge of maximizing e!ciency and accuracy of data entries. I also have a servant’s heart which my passion for helping others is reflected when I provide support to clients. Being able to assist in accurate financials for small businesses and startups for informed decision making to strengthen and grow their business gives me great satisfaction.
What are the highlights of your career so far (length in field, education, places worked, clients served, etc)?
I have over 9 years of diverse accounting experience. I have worked for small to large companies and have enjoyed both supporting and accounting manager roles. I have worked in service, product (manufacturing), and non-pro#t government organizations. A few places I have worked is Modineer Company (product-manufacturing), Precision Global Consulting (Service-EOR Provider), and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (Non-Pro#t Government).
Where did you grow up? How did you end up living where you live now?
I grew up near Chicago, Illinois until my parents moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, then South Bend, Indiana. I moved to Michigan in 2015 and I have recently moved back to South Bend, Indiana March 2025. In Michigan I was living in the country near a small town and I moved back to South Bend because I miss living in a neighborhood, close to civilization.
What three words best describe you?
Passionate, active, and caring
What do you like to do for fun outside of work?
I describe myself as having too many hobbies and interests. I love to go dancing, go for live music, play guitar, go to the beach, pool days, water parks, theme parks, bonfires, kayaking, walks, pickleball, putt putt, coop and VR video games, house projects, cooking, logic based card and board games, and much more. I enjoy these activities with my boyfriend Allen, his wonderful three boys, and my close friends.
Anything on your bucket list?
Travel all over the world is the big one for me. Also own a hot tub and pool. I am hoping this year the hot tub can be checked off the list.
Do you have any quotes or mottos you live by?
Accept the things you cannot change. Have the courage to change the things you can. And have the wisdom to know the difference.
