1. What are some of the more important leadership lessons you’ve learned in your career?
I have learned the true meaning behind the cliché, “you’re only as strong as your weakest link.” To me, leadership is about developing young talent as fully and quickly as possible so that the overall team succeeds.
2. Why accounting? What brought you to this career and what do you like most about it?
To be honest, I chose a major in college that would require me to write the least amount of papers. And although that was beneficial to me at the time, I’ve since learned what a career in accounting really means. Today it’s a challenging environment that is different every day and is conducive to my competitive nature. I put that competitive energy toward helping clients consistently get better!
3. Why BP? What differentiates this firm for you?
You know, coming out of school, I thought about leaving Iowa but with four younger brothers still here and active in school and sports, I knew that I wanted to stick close to home. I chose to invest in my family and community and work for the firm that had the reputation as the best and that was – and is – Bergan Paulsen!
4. What do you look for when you hire?
We look for individuals that come from a good educational program but beyond that we look at their work experience. We want people to come to us with developed communication skills and a desire to help clients succeed.
5. How would you summarize your leadership philosophy?
Balance. This is an interesting and important word to me. I think with most things, in work and in life, the right answer usually lies somewhere in the middle. The word pertains to work / life balance as well as the balance you bring to providing the right solution for a client.
6. What advice would you give someone getting out of school right now?
Find what you’re passionate about and good at, set goals and go after it! Be confident in your ability to share fresh ideas and make an impact!
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