Our Staff

Reanne was born and raised in Powell and has lived in Wyoming her whole life. She graduated from Northwest College in 1996 and the University of Wyoming in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She obtained her Certified Public Accountant license in 2000 and became a shareholder in 2008. Reanne has more than 20 years of experience in the field and specializes in tax and financial planning, trust and estate planning and preparation, and financial consulting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wyoming Society of Certified Public Accountants. In addition to her professional memberships, Reanne serves as a board member for the Moyer Foundation and Powell Middle School Parent Group and is an alumna of the Park County Leadership Institute. She is also involved in community and school activities and volunteers for multiple nonprofit groups. In her spare time, Reanne likes to spend quality time with her husband and two kids, go camping, and race in triathlons.

Tim was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. He attended Northwest College in Powell and the University of Wyoming, where he graduated in June 2007 with a Master of Science in Accounting. In November 2006, Tim accepted an offer for employment with SBW and began in July 2007. Tim became a partner in January 2017 after 10 years of service. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Wyoming Society of CPAs, and the Elks. In addition to his professional memberships, he also serves on the Yellowstone Beer Fest board. His specialties include financial planning and tax services for businesses, individuals, and estates. In his free time, Tim enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and watching baseball.

Gary was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming. After High School, Gary served as a Forward Observer in the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment in the US Marine Corps. He obtained an Associate of Science in Accounting from Northwest College in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University-Bakersfield in 2010. He earned his Certified Public Accounting license in October 2012. Gary specializes in tax and financial planning for businesses and individuals. Gary has served on several nonprofit boards in the Worland area and enjoys spending time with his wife, Melanie, and their children, Aidan, Matthew, and Alyssa.

Amanda attended Northwest College, obtaining her Associate of Science in Accounting in 2005. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2006 and a Master of Science in Accounting in 2007. After graduating from college, Amanda moved to Alaska, where she worked as a public auditor for three years, gaining experience in governmental and nonprofit audits. She returned to Wyoming in July 2010 and joined the SBW team. Soon after, she earned her Certified Public Accountant license. Amanda is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Wyoming Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Cody Rotary Club. In addition to these memberships, Amanda served as the Treasurer for the Park County 1% Sales Tax Political Action Committee in 2012. She is most passionate about the Rotary Club’s Happy Feet program and enjoys camping and traveling in her free time.

Ole was born one state to the north but has called Cody home for the past 32 years. He earned his Associate of Science in Accounting from Northwest College and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Liberty University. Having joined the firm in February 2016, Ole provides tax, bookkeeping, and technical services to SBW clients. In his spare time, he enjoys downhill skiing, camping, hiking, and gardening. You can also find Ole volunteering as a board member with several community organizations.

Sheree is a Cody native. She attended Northwest College and managed the Beartooth Harley-Davidson Store in Cody for five years. Sheree joined the SBW team in November 2008 as a secretary and shares in the administrative duties for the Cody office. She is also a notary public.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Christine “Chrisy” has called Wyoming her home for the past 25 years. She worked for Harley Davidson for about 12 years. Seven of those years at Cody’s Beartooth Harley Davidson as an assistant manager. She enjoys interacting with clients and strives to assist them and her teammates. She loves spending time with family and friends, fishing, camping, and football.

Laurie moved to Cody in July 2009 and joined SBW full-time in 2011. She attended California State University, Sacramento, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. Laurie helps manage the firm’s software, trains and educates others in the use of our software, and ensures our systems run smoothly. Laurie is also responsible for training and assisting the administrative team, is a notary public for the Cody branch, and is a key factor in our client communications and firm-wide procedures. Laurie enjoys hunting and loves to bake, sew, and craft.

Becky is originally from Kansas and joined the SBW team in August 2009. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Brown Mackie College in Kansas and has more than 25 years of experience as a bookkeeper. She is responsible for client bookkeeping and tax return preparation and is familiar with various bookkeeping software. Spending time outdoors is one of Becky’s favorite pastimes. You’ll also find her cheering on her favorite football team.

Katie has called Cody home for the past 29 years. She attended Northwest College, obtaining her Associate of Science in Accounting, continuing to the University of Idaho to earn her Bachelor of Business in Accounting in 2007. Upon graduating, Katie returned to Cody to work as the assistant branch manager at Shoshoni First Bank, Albertson’s Branch. Afterward, she worked for Iron Creek Energy/Legacy Reserves Operating in their accounting department for 7 years. She then joined the SBW staff in the fall of 2017. She is experienced in QuickBooks and is responsible for bookkeeping and tax return preparation. She serves the greater Park County community as a board member for CASA of the 5th Judicial District. Camping, sewing, and being outside are just three of her favorite hobbies, but spending time with her family tops her list.

Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge to SBW & Associates. Her extensive background in banking sets her apart, giving her a deeper understanding of the vital role she plays at our firm as a bookkeeper and is QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified. Sarah and her husband are parents of three young children and spend time enjoying their dance recitals and sporting events. She enjoys volunteering at her kids’ schools, traveling, and camping with friends and family.

Raelle was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. She attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Upon graduating in 2016, Raelle returned to Cody to work for a local Certified Public Accountant. Raelle joined the SBW team in the Fall of 2020, where she’s been responsible for payroll, bookkeeping, and income tax return preparation. Raelle is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and has experience with other bookkeeping platforms like Xero and WaveApps. Her hobbies include spending time with family, kayaking, golfing, and watching movies.

Chris received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Dickinson State University in 2020 and a Master of Accountancy in 2021. He is one of SBW’s staff accountants and is actively studying for his CPA license. When Chris isn’t connecting with clients in the office, he’s volunteering as a board member for Cody Pride softball, coaching his kids, or spending time with his family. Some of his favorite hobbies include fishing, cooking, and gardening.

Alexis is one of SBW’s staff accountants and brings a wealth of knowledge to our firm. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rocky Mountain College with a concentration in accounting and economics. As an avid outdoorswoman, Alexis enjoys camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. No matter the season, she loves spending time with family and friends in the great outdoors.

Paula was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Powell, Wyoming. She recently returned to the area after spending 8 years in South Dakota. Paula graduated from Northwest College in 2002 and spent more than 15 years working in the Disability and Human Services field. Paula is SBW’s office manager and is also a notary public. She manages SBW’s administrative staff and human resource initiatives while overseeing the firm’s workflow. Hanging with her dog is one of her favorite pastimes, along with traveling, cooking, and gardening.

Mishelle comes from a military family and learned early on that home is where the heart is. Following high school, she served as a combat medic for the US Army 203rd Battalion 3rd Infantry Division in Fort Benning, Georgia. She later returned to the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by family and friends, and obtained an Associates of Science in Administration and Computer Science and then a Bachelor of Science in Management and Accounting in 2021. She literally found her love in Cody, Wyoming and joined the firm in July 2022. Mishelle is one of SBW’s staff accountants and is actively studying for her CPA license. You might find her out and about with her husband on their e-bike or rock hunting, gardening, or barbequing.

Teresa was born and raised in Montana and joined the firm in November 2017. She attended school at Eastern Montana College and Blackhawk Technical College in Wisconsin. She has over 30 years of accounting experience and is responsible for bookkeeping and tax return processing. Teresa is QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified and enjoys serving our clients. On the weekends, you’ll find Teresa biking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Julie was born in Williston, North Dakota, and raised in Powell, Wyoming, where she attended Northwest College. She started her career in the banking industry and has continued in office administration. Julie joined the SBW team in 2020. As an administrative assistant, she specializes in customer service and assisting with tax return processing.

Megan was a military child born in California but has been in Wyoming for more than 20 years. She is actively involved in her community and devoted to her family. She relishes the beauty of the outdoors and attends various activities with her busy daughters. Megan holds an Associate of Science in Business Management and is QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certified. Her responsibilities include payroll, bookkeeping, and tax return preparation at SBW.

Barney has lived in Wyoming for most of her life. After attending high school in Worland, she was a Rotary Exchange Student in Sweden for a year. Barney then attended and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Wyoming in 2000. She worked in the accounting field for a few years before becoming a mother and deciding to be a full-time mom to her two boys, Gavin and Drew. She loves to spend time with her husband, Matt, often following the boys around the state with their activities. Barney and Matt have been active with the youth programs in Worland over the past 10 years. She currently sits on the board of the Worland Learning Center and enjoys being able to give back to her community. Barney joined the SBW team as a staff accountant in August 2020.

Michelle is a Wyoming native who grew up in Sheridan and Douglas. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Casper College, and Eastern Wyoming College and majored in Accounting. She moved to Worland in 1995, and in 2001 she started working for Stine, Heiser, Buss. She has more than 20 years of bookkeeping experience and is proficient in various business industries. Her responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll, and tax return preparation. She is also a notary public and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3096. Michelle has many hobbies, including crocheting, playing darts, and watching Dodger baseball. She also cherishes the time she spends with her grandchildren.

Stephanie has lived in Wyoming for most of her life. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting and fishing with her husband. Her family and friends are very important to her, especially her sons. Stephanie joined the SBW Team in the Fall of 2019 as an administrative assistant. She excels in customer service and is always ready to assist her team and our clients. Stephanie also scans, processes, and e-files tax returns for the Worland office.