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Lesley is an accountant and financial professional with four degrees in various aspects of business and accounting. She is the founder of Verity Group, and she strives to help every client run their business more efficiently by enabling them to better understand their financial situations. On a day-to-day basis, Lesley provides knowledge and support to her team members and oversees general operations. She enjoys meeting new business owners and entrepreneurs during the course of her work. In her free time, you can find Lesley camping, working with the sheep and spending time with family and friends.

Education:
Masters of Business Administration – University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science, Accounting – University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business – University of Wyoming
Associate of Science, Agriculture – Laramie County Community College

Certifications and Licensures:‍ ‍
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Emily graduated from the University of Wyoming with a major in agriculture business and a minor in animal science. Her daily work involves handling tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll, as well as fielding a wide array of financial questions from clients. Emily prides herself on treating every client’s business as if it were her own and enjoys learning about their goals, including how they run their companies. Her favorite thing about working at Verity is the personal relationships she’s formed with clients over the years. Outside of work, Emily is passionate about animals and the environment, and even had a previous career as a veterinary technician before transitioning into accounting.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business – University of Wyoming

Joanne has over 30 years of experience in accounting with various CPAs. She got into the field early in her working career, after finding that she had an affinity for financial work. Her favorite part of working in accounting is the meaningful relationships and interactions she has with clients, where she’s been praised for her ability to handle numerous accounts efficiently and accurately. Currently, Joanne is a full-charge bookkeeper, including producing monthly financial statements, handling accounts payable, payroll, bank accounts, and general journal transactions. Outside of the office, Joanne enjoys a good book, and spending time with her family, including her grandchildren.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Sociology – University of Wyoming

While she’s worked in many different organizations and offices, Kristen has always been drawn to the world of bookkeeping. She’s taken on positions as administrative secretary, office manager, event planner and scheduler, bookkeeper, and even a fair and rodeo coordinator! Kristen’s favorite part about working in accounting is seeing the numbers balance properly when handling a client’s finances. She currently handles bookkeeping, daily accounting tasks, and monthly reports for a number of clients. When she’s not at work, Kristen enjoys spending time with her family and riding horses.

Education:
Associate of Science, Pre-Professional Sciences – Northwest College Wyoming
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, Business and Communications – Montana State University Billings

As a bookkeeper with more than six years of experience in accounting, Shayna handles financial reporting and provides expertise in regulatory compliance for our clients. Shayna’s path to accounting was an indirect one. In college, while waiting for her student teaching to begin, she took a temporary job as a secretary and found that she enjoyed numbers and problem-solving. From there, she began her career in accounting as a bookkeeper, working with as many as 27 clients to help them prepare their taxes. Shayna’s background in education makes her a patient and effective instructor, and she loves helping our customers better understand their financial situations. Outside of work, Shayna enjoys taking long walks in nature and spending time with her family.

Education:
Associate of Education, Elementary Education – Northern Wyoming Community College District

Certifications and Licensures:
Certified QuickBooks Desktop
Certified QuickBooks Online
Certified QuickBooks Payroll

Cassie attended both the University of Wyoming and Northern Wyoming Community College, with a focus on accounting. Her passion for numbers and finance led her to Verity, where she assists clients with everything from data entry to QuickBooks accounting and filing. Cassie is also an expert at communication and time management.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Accounting – University of Wyoming

Masters of Accountancy - University of Wyoming (anticipated Summer 2027)