DWC CPAs and Advisors announced recent promotions for nine of its staff members. They are:

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  Jennifer S. Barnhill, EA to principal. Barnhill has extensive experience serving clients in industries such as agriculture and ranching, oil and gas, and the restaurant industry. She delivers tailored tax solutions aligned with each client’s unique goals and operations. She brings practical experience in multistate tax considerations, supporting clients as their needs extend across jurisdictions.

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  Madison H. Donnafield, SHRM-CP, to HR supervisor. Donnafield began her human resources career at DWC in 2021, following her graduation from Colorado Mesa University. She leads the firm’s HR department and partners with management and employees on initiatives related to talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, benefits, professional development and strategic people initiatives.

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  Maranda D. Cloer to centralized support supervisor. A Grand Junction native and CMU graduate, Cloer works with clients from a variety of backgrounds. She draws from her experience in the medical field and has a particular appreciation for healthcare-related clients and also enjoys working with clients in the oil and gas industry.

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  Alec N. Trotter to audit senior. Trotter, a CMU alum, has experience providing assurance and accounting services such as financial statement audits, reviews, compilations and client accounting services to clients in various industries, with a particular focus on construction companies and fire districts.

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  Kayla V. Williams to audit senior. A CMU alum, Williams is a member of DWC’s Client Accounting Services team and provides accounting support, including day-to-day accounting functions, forecasting, strategic planning, financial reporting, sales tax, and payroll compliance. She serves clients across a variety of industries, including retail, construction, health care, real estate, legal services, restaurants and breweries.

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  Meghan A. Foster to bookkeeping senior. Foster, a CMU graduate, primarily works with nonprofit and agricultural clients, assisting with their bookkeeping and accounting needs. She is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, holding Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.

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  Gabriel C. Saturno to tax senior. Originally from Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Saturno attended Western Nebraska Community College and CMU, graduating from the latter in 2023. Saturno works with construction businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals with international tax matters.

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  Remington K. McLean to tax senior. A Fruita native who has lived in the Grand Valley his entire life and is a CMU alum, McLean works with individual, business and nonprofit tax returns. He particularly enjoys working with nonprofit organizations.

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  Shelby M. Geisert to tax senior. Originally from Golden, Geisert earned associate’s degrees in accounting and business from Red Rocks Community College. She primarily works with real estate clients and retirees and has experience preparing rental-related returns and assisting clients with tax-resolution matters.