Michele Kellison, CPA, CFP ™
Michele has over 30 years experience helping individuals and businesses structure their tax situation to minimize the tax paid to both the Federal and State governments. Michele is known for her extensive knowledge of the tax law and her ability to merge the different elements of the law to reach the optimum result for her clients. Michele spent over 10 years teaching accounting and tax at Oregon State University and it is her ability to present complicated ideas in an understandable manner that made her both a sought out teacher at OSU and tax advisor for her clients. Michele enjoys working with her client's other financial and legal advisors in a team approach so that together we reach the best result for your unique situation. In addition to working with individuals and businesses, Michele has extensive experience in working with Estate and Trust taxation.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Accounting (with Distinction) and graduating with a Master of Science in Taxation at Colorado State University, Michele began her career with the Denver tax office of Touche Ross (now Deloitte). She later moved to KPMG in Seattle and took a position as a tax manager in their tax department. In 1990, Michele made the decision to leave the world of "Big Four" accounting and moved to Corvallis, Oregon to open her own firm, Michele Kellison, PC. In 2006 she and Richard Hendrick (retired) combined their practices and became Hendrick & Kellison, LLC. Today Michele enjoys working with clients with unique tax issues as well as those who appreciate top quality tax advice with a high level of customer service.
Michele serves as the Secretary of the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis and is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis and Rotary International District 5110. She is currently Membership Co-Chair for Rotary District 5110. Outside of work, Michele enjoys reading, gardening, cycling, hiking, travel and spending time with her daughter, Hailey.
Michele has over 30 years experience helping individuals and businesses structure their tax situation to minimize the tax paid to both the Federal and State governments. Michele is known for her extensive knowledge of the tax law and her ability to merge the different elements of the law to reach the optimum result for her clients. Michele spent over 10 years teaching accounting and tax at Oregon State University and it is her ability to present complicated ideas in an understandable manner that made her both a sought out teacher at OSU and tax advisor for her clients. Michele enjoys working with her client's other financial and legal advisors in a team approach so that together we reach the best result for your unique situation. In addition to working with individuals and businesses, Michele has extensive experience in working with Estate and Trust taxation.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Accounting (with Distinction) and graduating with a Master of Science in Taxation at Colorado State University, Michele began her career with the Denver tax office of Touche Ross (now Deloitte). She later moved to KPMG in Seattle and took a position as a tax manager in their tax department. In 1990, Michele made the decision to leave the world of "Big Four" accounting and moved to Corvallis, Oregon to open her own firm, Michele Kellison, PC. In 2006 she and Richard Hendrick (retired) combined their practices and became Hendrick & Kellison, LLC. Today Michele enjoys working with clients with unique tax issues as well as those who appreciate top quality tax advice with a high level of customer service.
Michele serves as the Secretary of the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis and is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis and Rotary International District 5110. She is currently Membership Co-Chair for Rotary District 5110. Outside of work, Michele enjoys reading, gardening, cycling, hiking, travel and spending time with her daughter, Hailey.
Mel Davis
Mel has over 28 years of experience as an office manager and bookkeeper. She specializes in full cycle bookkeeping including General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Reconciliation, Payroll processing and all Quarterly and Annual Reports. Mel joined our firm in 2014 and supports our clients with all of their bookkeeping needs.
Mel lives in Corvallis and enjoys spending time with her daughter and grandkids.
Mel has over 28 years of experience as an office manager and bookkeeper. She specializes in full cycle bookkeeping including General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Reconciliation, Payroll processing and all Quarterly and Annual Reports. Mel joined our firm in 2014 and supports our clients with all of their bookkeeping needs.
Mel lives in Corvallis and enjoys spending time with her daughter and grandkids.
Sarah Howey, LTP
Sarah grew up in Alsea, Oregon and graduated from Alsea High School. Upon graduation, Sarah and her husband lived in Guam while he was stationed there with the Navy. Their Navy career also saw them live in California, where Sarah worked as an office manager in various small businesses. It was at these businesses that she gained a strong understanding of the special needs of local businesses. In 2007, Sarah began working in our office as an office manager. In 2009, she obtained her Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer designation and she continues to maintain this license which allows her to assist many of our clients with their tax questions.
Sarah lives in Philomath with her husband, Will and daughter, Shelby. When she is not working, Sarah enjoys camping with her family and friends and she is often seen cheering on Shelby at her equestrian events.
Sarah grew up in Alsea, Oregon and graduated from Alsea High School. Upon graduation, Sarah and her husband lived in Guam while he was stationed there with the Navy. Their Navy career also saw them live in California, where Sarah worked as an office manager in various small businesses. It was at these businesses that she gained a strong understanding of the special needs of local businesses. In 2007, Sarah began working in our office as an office manager. In 2009, she obtained her Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer designation and she continues to maintain this license which allows her to assist many of our clients with their tax questions.
Sarah lives in Philomath with her husband, Will and daughter, Shelby. When she is not working, Sarah enjoys camping with her family and friends and she is often seen cheering on Shelby at her equestrian events.
Ariane Olsen, LTP
Ariane grew up in Corvallis, Oregon and currently lives with her family in Philomath, Oregon. Prior to joining our firm in 2006, she spent 10 years in the catering business where she successfully learned to work in a fast paced environment. After leaving the food service industry, Ariane took a position at Willamette Internal Medicine's Corvallis office and handled everything from customer service, to scheduling and billing. When this office closed, she began working as an office manager in our office. Ariane excels in managing our fast-paced front office. Ariane is also one of our payroll specialists and in 2009 she obtained her Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer designation.
Ariane enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, Kasey, and their two children Madelyn and Kayson.
Ariane grew up in Corvallis, Oregon and currently lives with her family in Philomath, Oregon. Prior to joining our firm in 2006, she spent 10 years in the catering business where she successfully learned to work in a fast paced environment. After leaving the food service industry, Ariane took a position at Willamette Internal Medicine's Corvallis office and handled everything from customer service, to scheduling and billing. When this office closed, she began working as an office manager in our office. Ariane excels in managing our fast-paced front office. Ariane is also one of our payroll specialists and in 2009 she obtained her Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer designation.
Ariane enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, Kasey, and their two children Madelyn and Kayson.