Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is pleased to announce the following staff promotions:
Michael B. West, CPA, to Principal
Originally from Montrose, Mike graduated summa cum laude from Western State College in Gunnison. Since joining Dalby Wendland’s Glenwood Springs office in 2004, he has developed expertise in business and individual taxation and extended his skills to business and financial consulting, business projections and forecasts, and estate and tax planning. His client base reflects a variety of industries including medical, healthcare, real estate development, lodging, and recreation. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Colorado Society of CPAs.
Mike is active and involved in the community, serving on the board of directors for the local nonprofit YouthZone and coaching as an assistant football coach for Glenwood Spring High School since 2012.
Sarah L. Menge, CPA, to Associate Principal
Sarah is a Colorado Native from Fruita and attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She began her career in public accounting at Dalby Wendland in 2007. Sarah specializes in audit and accounting services for clients in several industries including insurance, construction, nonprofits, hospitality, and benefit plans. She is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs and currently serves on the board of local nonprofit, Karis Inc.
Brooke A. McKenzie, CPA, to Tax Manager
Brooke joined Dalby Wendland’s Glenwood Springs office in 2014. Her expertise is in the areas of federal and multi-state taxation for individuals and small businesses. She serves various industries with fundamental skills in trusts, and farm and ranch work. Brooke has a bachelor’s degree in zoology and a master’s degree in accountancy from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Colorado Society of CPAs. As an animal lover, Brooke volunteers with Colorado Animal Rescue and serves on their board of directors as treasurer.
Brian J. Hollingsworth, CPA, to Audit Supervisor
Brian joined Dalby Wendland’s audit team in 2013. He provides auditing and accounting services to a variety of clients and industries including nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and construction. He has a bachelor of science degree in business administration and master’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Brian is a licensed title examiner for the state of Colorado, a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Colorado Society of CPAs, past treasurer and current secretary of Grand Junction Lions Club, and a board member of the Mesa County School District Audit Committee and the Colorado National Monument Association.
Gregory M. Ward, CPA, to Tax Supervisor
Gregory joined Dalby Wendland’s Glenwood Springs office in August of 2013. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with highest honors. Greg works in the areas of individual taxation, estates and trusts, small business taxation, and foreign reporting. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Colorado Society of CPAs, National Eagle Scout Association, American Mensa, and volunteers his time as the treasurer for the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Roaring Fork Chapter.
Lucas D. Warth, CPA, to Tax Supervisor
Lucas grew up in Ames, IA. He attained a B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and master’s degree in accountancy from Colorado State University, Ft. Collins. Lucas provides individual and business income tax preparation services and consulting, working heavily in the auto dealership industry. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Colorado Society of CPAs, and volunteers with local nonprofit YouthEntity as a YouthSquad member and “My Career. My Life.” program.
Justine Arnold to Senior Tax Accountant
Justine joined Dalby Wendland’s Glenwood Springs office in August of 2015. Born and raised in France, Justine attended college in the U.S. and attained bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. Justine specializes in income tax preparation for individuals and businesses. Justine is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Colorado Society of CPAs.
We congratulate these exemplary professionals as they represent our core values of trust, respect, and responsibility in client, employee, and community relationships.
