Staff Biographies
Mary Williams, Partner
Enrolled Agent, Partner
Mary Williams was born in Seattle. She grew up in the Shoreline area and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles with a BA. She has 26 years’ experience in the field of taxation, 20 of those years as an Enrolled Agent. She has enjoyed teaching other people about various tax topics as well as preparing thousands of tax returns. Mary has also taken special training courses to help her represent taxpayers who are having trouble with the IRS.
Mary is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals, and a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute. She is married to a retired Boeing engineer and they have three adult children. She enjoys reading, kayaking, walking on our beautiful waterfronts and spending time with her family, which now includes a grandson!
Mary is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals, and a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute. She is married to a retired Boeing engineer and they have three adult children. She enjoys reading, kayaking, walking on our beautiful waterfronts and spending time with her family, which now includes a grandson!
Kristine Fryrear, Partner
Enrolled Agent, Partner
Kristine Fryrear is a Wisconsin native. She received her BA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison before moving to the Pacific Northwest, where she has lived for many years. Kristine is an Enrolled Agent and has 25 years of experience in taxation. She enjoys the problem-solving aspects of working on tax returns and helping people understand their own situations and plan for the future. She also enjoys teaching people about their taxes. Kristine specializes in the needs of small business owners as well as personal taxes, and is a member of the National Society of Accountants and the Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals.
In her spare time, Kristine enjoys reading and tasting the many ciders of the Northwest.
In her spare time, Kristine enjoys reading and tasting the many ciders of the Northwest.
Keith Krueger
Enrolled Agent, Partner
Keith grew up in Ohio. He has an engineering degree from University of Cincinnati and an MBA in finance from Ohio State. In addition to a 20 year career as a risk strategy and purchasing manager, Keith also has experience in various non-profit organizations as a trustee, Treasurer and other officer roles. He has worked for us for four years.
Keith and his wife Jeanette have been happily married for 25 years. They have two college-age kids and a number of pets. When Keith is not preparing taxes, he is probably either at Disney or planning for the next Disney vacation.
Keith and his wife Jeanette have been happily married for 25 years. They have two college-age kids and a number of pets. When Keith is not preparing taxes, he is probably either at Disney or planning for the next Disney vacation.
Elena Papazova
AFSP
Elena Papazova moved from Bulgaria to Seattle in 2003. She has a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies, and an Associate degree from Edmonds Community College in Accounting. She has been doing bookkeeping and taxes since 2018. Her bookkeeping skills ensure that clients’ finances are well organized, accurate, and fully prepared for tax season. She is certified in the Annual Filing Season Program recognized by the IRS for meeting annual continuing education requirements, which reinforces her commitment to staying current with the tax laws and best practices.
In addition to English, Elena speaks Spanish, Russian and Bulgarian. She enjoys spending time with her two sons, ages 12 and 10. In her spare time, she likes cooking, gardening, and travelling with her family. Elena also contributes to the community through volunteer work, sharing her expertise and time to make a positive impact.
In addition to English, Elena speaks Spanish, Russian and Bulgarian. She enjoys spending time with her two sons, ages 12 and 10. In her spare time, she likes cooking, gardening, and travelling with her family. Elena also contributes to the community through volunteer work, sharing her expertise and time to make a positive impact.
Dirk Rhynsburger
Enrolled Agent
Dirk Rhynsburger, EA, has been a tax practitioner for 17 years. He obtained his tax training in California from a leading tax preparation company. Since then, each year he has taken courses to enhance his knowledge to help individuals and businesses in various tax issues.
He earned his Enrolled Agent License from the IRS in 2014. Dirk specializes in Tax Representation and Resolution services for individuals and entities. Dirk has a varied employment background and uses that experience to help individuals and those with small businesses understand the issues that affect them.
When he is not working, he enjoys home remodeling projects, gardening, woodworking, and going to movies. The other hobby he has added in the last few years is bird watching. Dirk has been married for 47 years, and has three adult children and three grandchildren.
He earned his Enrolled Agent License from the IRS in 2014. Dirk specializes in Tax Representation and Resolution services for individuals and entities. Dirk has a varied employment background and uses that experience to help individuals and those with small businesses understand the issues that affect them.
When he is not working, he enjoys home remodeling projects, gardening, woodworking, and going to movies. The other hobby he has added in the last few years is bird watching. Dirk has been married for 47 years, and has three adult children and three grandchildren.
Matt Bursell
Tax Preparer
Matt is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Washington State. He is originally from Everett, and attended the University of Washington, where he received a B.A. in Business Administration (with an Accounting Concentration) and his Masters of Professional Accounting Degree in Taxation. He has spent a number of years in the taxation field and has diverse experience in federal and state taxation for both individuals and businesses, and for a variety of industries. His career includes tax preparation, review, tax research, and IRS and state appeals and protests.
Matt lives in the Queen Anne area of Seattle where he enjoys the views, walks, and cuisine of the hill. Matt is an avid soccer follower. He has also participated in community theatre and drama-related classes, and served on the board of Seattle’s Freehold Performance Art Theatre. Additionally, he enjoys all things history, documentaries, current events, movies, and classic TV.
Matt lives in the Queen Anne area of Seattle where he enjoys the views, walks, and cuisine of the hill. Matt is an avid soccer follower. He has also participated in community theatre and drama-related classes, and served on the board of Seattle’s Freehold Performance Art Theatre. Additionally, he enjoys all things history, documentaries, current events, movies, and classic TV.
Valerie Rook
ASFP
Valerie, originally from New York, has called the Seattle area home for the past 20 years. Her passion for tax preparation began through volunteering with AARP Tax-Aide, where she discovered a love for the field. Since then, Valerie has embraced a career grounded in continuous learning, critical thinking, meaningful connections, and integrity. Her goal for 2025 is to earn her Enrolled Agent (EA) certification.
Before transitioning to tax preparation, Valerie worked as a professional jewelry photographer in New York City. This experience honed her attention to detail and analytical skills—qualities she now applies to navigating complex tax challenges.
Outside of work, Valerie enjoys spending time with her children and their golden retriever, Maya. In her free time, she loves reading, hiking, and exploring Seattle with her camera.
Before transitioning to tax preparation, Valerie worked as a professional jewelry photographer in New York City. This experience honed her attention to detail and analytical skills—qualities she now applies to navigating complex tax challenges.
Outside of work, Valerie enjoys spending time with her children and their golden retriever, Maya. In her free time, she loves reading, hiking, and exploring Seattle with her camera.
Lacy Townsend
Bookkeeper, Payroll
Lacy is a Texas native who grew up in Irving, a suburb of Dallas. She received her Associate in Business Administration degree from Oklahoma State University, and moved to the Seattle area in 2010. She has worked in payroll management and bookkeeping since 1994, and has been a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. Lacy enjoys helping people, whether it’s explaining a complex situation or providing information to help manage a successful business.
Lacy and her husband Chris have four children and five grandchildren. They enjoy hiking, waterfall hunting, road trips, sledding, going to the beach, and enjoying all the beauty of Washington state.
Lacy and her husband Chris have four children and five grandchildren. They enjoy hiking, waterfall hunting, road trips, sledding, going to the beach, and enjoying all the beauty of Washington state.
Shawna Eskew
Bookkeeper
Shawna Eskew grew up in Chelan, WA, and received her BS in Accounting from the University of Idaho. She has been doing accounting and bookkeeping since 1994. Shawna enjoys working with her clients to help them understand their finances, making their financial statements more than just some numbers on paper.
Shawna and her husband Mike enjoy watching their son and daughter play softball/baseball and other sports. The family loves taking vacations to warm places.
Shawna and her husband Mike enjoy watching their son and daughter play softball/baseball and other sports. The family loves taking vacations to warm places.
Patty Bieggar
Administration
Patty is a proud native of Washington state and earned her Associate Degree in Accounting from Edmonds Community College in 2018. She has been a valued member of our team since 2019. Outside of work, Patty is passionate about cooking and hosting gatherings. She also enjoys traveling and cherishes spending quality time with her family, friends and pets.