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Our Team

Donald A Nelson, EA
Senior Partner
Donald is an expert in optimizing tax savings by structuring and strategizing for his clients. He previously worked as an IRS agent but soon after took over the family practice. Donald and his wife, Amy, live in American Fork with their three children. They have served on the National Board for Families Supporting Adoption. Him and his family enjoy humanitarian projects, especially abroad, and BYU sports.

Nathan Cardon, EA
Senior Partner
Nathan is highly skilled in maximizing tax savings for his clients through tailored advice and strategic maneuvers. He has a master’s degree from Utah State University. He worked as an IRS auditor, where he and Donald met. He and his wife have 6 wonderful children. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and boating.

Caleb Cardon, EA
Senior Partner
Caleb specializes in small to medium sized business taxes and tax planning. Caleb has his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and advanced degree from the University of Utah. He, his wife, and their 4 kids enjoy traveling, service opportunities, and all kinds of outdoor sports.

Owen Grube, EA
Junior Partner
Owen is an expert in researching and learning new tax laws to increase client tax savings and has been with DBN Tax for several years. He received his Bachelor of Accounting from Brigham Young University – Idaho. Owen and his wife have two sons. In his free time Owen enjoys hunting, fishing, and skiing.

Kelsi Nielson
Junior Partner
Kelsi has worked in the finance industry for 15+ years. She enjoys building relationships with clients to best assist them in their payroll needs. Kelsi loves all things Disney and enjoys traveling to Disneyland with her husband and kids.

Tanner Wagaman, EA
Junior Partner
Tanner enjoys solving a variety of tax problems and working to give the best tax saving advice. He graduated with a Bachelor of Finance from Brigham Young University – Idaho and earned his Master of Finance degree from the University of Utah. Tanner and his wife, Sarah, enjoy watching sports and being outdoors with their son.

Hunter Belnap, EA
Junior Partner
Hunter’s passion is to help clients optimize their tax savings. He loves meeting new people and sharing his knowledge. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah State University. Hunter and his wife, Izzie, enjoy traveling and watching sports. He also likes going on walks with his dog and golfing.

Lauren Piper
Executive Assistant
Portuguese
Lauren is very passionate about helping others and solving problems. With 10+ years of experience in various positions in hotels from breakfast attendant to manager, she has learned many ways to solve complaints and issues that arise in various types of situations. In her spare time, she likes to travel and she also crews for hot air balloon teams.

Ashley Gillman
Office Manager, AF
Ashley is accomplished and goal-driven. She has 15+ years experience in management, supervision and office administration. She is a previous owner, manager, and general manager in hospitality. Ashley loves outdoor activities of any kind however, fall weather is her favorite. She also enjoys hosting events and spending time with family.

Makayla Brown
Office Manager, SLC
Makayla enjoys working and helping clients as our Salt Lake City office manager. Outside of the office, she loves to help others in any way possible. Makayla worked as a CNA for three years. She has a goal down the road to become a nurse to continue pursuing her love of helping others. In her spare time she loves to read books and ride horses.

Tati Buiatti, EA
Tax Advisor
Spanish
Tati has a passion for connecting with clients. He enjoys helping with difficult tax implications and making life easier for his clients. Tati graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Accounting and Business Management. In his free time he enjoys running marathons and playing guitar.

Blake Dorton, EA
Tax Advisor
French
Blake loves to build genuine relationships with his clients and get to know their situation on a personal level. He graduated with a Bachelor degree from Brigham Young University. Blake and his wife, Melissa, have one son. They enjoy being outside, traveling and visiting MLB ballparks throughout the country.

Jacob Reams, EA
Tax Advisor
Jacob is passionate when it comes to going above and beyond for his clientele and is focused on making their tax experiences as smooth as they come. Jacob graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University and now enjoys all the skiing, fishing, and unlimited adventures that the mountains offer.

Katie Tremea, EA
Tax Advisor
American Sign Language
Katie cares deeply for each client’s experience. She loves the challenges that each person’s situation presents and strives to ensure the best outcomes possible. She attained a bachelor’s in American Sign Language and Accounting and has gone on to study for her master’s degree in taxation. She loves playing percussion and piano, and reading with her son.

Eldon Van Orman, EA
Tax Advisor
French
Eldon enjoys solving puzzles, especially when it comes to taxes. Helping others understand complicated processes is where he thrives. Eldon attended Utah Valley University to get a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He and his wife, Brooklyn, love to visit national parks and are trying to visit them all.

Zach Beazer, EA
Tax Advisor
Zach graduated from Utah Valley University with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Zach is a huge fan of all sports, with his favorites being football, basketball, and Formula 1. He loves traveling and visiting his family in Canada. Zach also loves riding horses, four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, and just being outdoors. In his free time he enjoys running, and eventually wants to run an ultra marathon.

Connor Van Thiel Berghuys, EA
Tax Advisor
Afrikaans
Connor graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. When he is not helping clients to make the most of their tax savings you can find him fishing, hiking and exploring the beautiful outdoors that Utah has to offer. Being from South Africa he also loves rugby.

Promise Singvah
Tax Preparer
Hmong
Promise grew up in the Midwest before moving to the Idaho-Utah area, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting. When she’s not working, you can find her hanging out with her cat, Yuki, or playing strategy board games. She brings that same love for strategy into her work, finding smart, personalized solutions for every tax situation.

Jacob Nelson
Staff Accountant
Jacob loves to establish and foster good ties with his co-workers and people he meets, and he is deeply creative in how he deals with problem-solving. He attended Utah Valley University with a major in Creative Writing, and has had multiple jobs working in customer service. He enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi books in his free time, and even likes to write his own stories.

Corrie Ence
Accounting Manager
Corrie has a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has worked in the accounting and tax industry for the past 30+ years. She enjoys helping clients with all their needs and the building of client relationships for years to come. In her spare time, she likes to yard sale, run, walk, but mostly loves spending time with her amazing husband, wonderful kids, perfect grandkids, and her dog, Jett.

Alisa Haws
Staff Accountant
Alisa has been with DBN Tax for a number of years and loves working with her clients to set up and maintain our accounting systems. She and her husband have four kids and one new daughter in law. She loves to spend time with them! She also enjoys reading, hiking, baking, and traveling in her spare time.

Anne Whiting
Staff Accountant
Anne received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and has 15+ years of experience in accounting. She enjoys putting the pieces of the accounting puzzle together to create financial reports that help businesses grow. Anne and her husband, David, have 5 sons and they love to travel to see them and their grandkids. In her spare time, Anne likes to walk, read mystery novels and watch mystery tv shows.

Carli Rappleye
Staff Accountant
Carli is passionate about problem solving and helping businesses with their finances. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and minor in Finance from Southern Utah University. Carli enjoys being outdoors and playing board games. She loves spending time with her husband and family.

MycKenna Jenson
Staff Accountant
MycKenna enjoys accounting as it gives her the opportunity to help a variety of work fields. She likes that she can provide businesses with monthly financials that show them the health of their business. Accounting is a very rewarding line of work. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy watching their children participate in their various activities and playing games with them.

Kim Walbeck
Staff Accountant
Kim enjoys working in accounting and takes pride in helping clients ensure their financial records are accurate and well-managed. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Utah Valley University. She is pursuing a second Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Governors University. Outside of work, Kim cherishes time spent with her four children and adorable granddaughter.

Kenzie Lenley
Payroll Specialist
Kenzie is a detail oriented person, which helps greatly in providing assistance to clients with their payroll compliance needs. She has been on the payroll team for 3+ years. When she is not thinking about payroll, Kenzie enjoys playing the xbox, sewing, and traveling with her little family.
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