Staff

Samantha Lee started out in the field of animal science, receiving her bachelor’s degree from University of California, Davis and working for veterinary clinics for 10 years, with animals small and large. She always had a passion for animals from a young age. As Samantha advanced in her career and roles within the clinic changed, she found a new passion in business management and accounting. Continuing down this path, Samantha finally made the jump to accounting about two years ago when she became a staff accountant for a CPA firm. There she was able to help many different small companies with their tax returns, management of their bookkeeping programs, and business consulting needs. She enjoys the accounting work so much that she went back to school to earn her master’s in accounting!

Samantha still has a passion for animals. She and her partner have four dogs together. They enjoy any activities they can do with their pups, from hiking and swimming to lazy dog naps in the afternoon. Samantha and her fur family currently reside in Southern Oregon, with the area’s great outdoor activities to keep them busy. She is excited to bring her adventurous spirit and numerous skills to the IAS team!

Robert Rich brings drive and ambition to IAS. He has experience in the fields of information technology, retail sales, restaurant service, heavy equipment, and law enforcement. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an Information Technology focus from Cal State, San Bernardino. After spending some time doing tech support for the US Navy, Rob decided to further his education and transition to accounting. He realized these goals by graduating from Boise State University with a Master’s in Accountancy.

In his spare time, you can find Rob in the pool or hiking in the Boise foothills with his family. His family consists of his wife, 4-almost-5-year-old son, and family dog. He is a talented and friendly new part of the IAS team!

Sonnet Donohue is an Idaho girl through and through! Despite living on the East Coast the first two years of her life, Idaho has been her real home from the start. Surrounded by a large and loving family, she decided to stay local for college, attending The College of Idaho (also known as Albertson College). She earned a double B.A. in History and Literature in English. She later decided to attend graduate school at Idaho State University, in Pocatello, earning an M.A. in English. Her career choices have led to dramatically different types of employment. A partial list of past occupations includes library page, substitute teacher, technician for adults and children with developmental disabilities, and, most recently, house manager at a residential assisted living facility for adults who struggle with mental illness.

Like her name might suggest, Sonnet has a love of reading and writing. Her book collection is a thing of beauty! She designs jewelry in leisure moments and spends as much time with her family as she can. Like Sonnet herself, her family consists of know-it-alls and fiercely competitive board game players.

She is excited to be part of the IAS team!

Andrea (Andi) has over 30 years of accounting and business management experience in both the corporate and small business industries which positions her well to help small businesses grow. She started her career at Macy’s (NJ, DE) and Honeywell (MN, WA) after graduating with a Business degree from Rutgers College, NJ. The corporate environment gave her a base of valuable skills in internal auditing and financial analysis as well as operational skills as a Receiving Manager.

Andi has used Quickbooks for 20+ years for a variety of small businesses where she managed all bookkeeping, software conversions, IRS and State tax audits, created/tested policies and procedures and uncovered cost savings improving efficiencies. Since 2011 her skills have grown to include cash management and budgeting. She also brings an innate desire to be helpful, proactive, and find the best resolution to each puzzle and task.

Andi enjoys being productive and active usually listening to Audible mysteries while gardening, crafting or walking. She and her husband love playing ping pong or doing puzzles and spending time with their pets and family.

Patricia “Patty” Dennis has lived in Colorado since she was a young child. She brings over 30 years of general and tax accounting experience to Idaho Accounting Services. Her background includes working at the corporate office of a large nationwide daycare as senior bookkeeper. She has worked for a small law firm, where she performed many tasks such as bookkeeper, office manager, word processor, and paralegal. For the last 13 years, she has worked for a few CPA firms as a bookkeeper and a tax accountant. She graduated with an Associate’s in Business Management from Red Rocks Community College, a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Regis University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University.

Patty enjoys sewing and other crafts when indoors. Her many outdoor hobbies and pursuits include gardening, hiking, ATV riding, traveling, and living in the mountains with her husband.

At a young age, Katie Thompson figured out she loves to create order and meaning out of chaos. This led to her passion for numbers and accounting. She graduated with an Associate’s in Business Management from College of Western Idaho, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Western Governor’s University. She has since gained experience working for CPA firms as a bookkeeper and tax accountant, running a family business, and as a staff accountant for a manufacturing company.

Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. An Idaho native, she loves the outdoors hiking, riding horses, riding ATVs, and camping. She also enjoys watercolor painting, cooking for her family, and reading.

Callie King brings a diverse background to Idaho Accounting Services. She has a wide range of business experience. She has a degree in accounting from University of Phoenix. She has a strong history in office management, non-profit management, bookkeeping, and accounting both for profit and non-profit firms. Callie started her career in a family-owned and operated business, which helped her foster a love for business and organization. She has worked for a small accounting firm, as well as organizations such as the Idaho Youth Ranch, and the NAACP. Callie has passion for small businesses. She believes they are the backbone of a strong community.

When Callie is not working, she spends quality time with her family. She loves to make life an adventure for herself and her five boys. She especially enjoys sports and travel.

Sarah Kirby moved to Idaho as a young adult from New Jersey. She was raised in a family business where she learned the basics of bookkeeping and money handling at an early age. Sarah has worked in a wide variety of industries including foodservice, manufacturing, electronics, and customer service.  She graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice from Boise State University and is a Certified Electronic Tech. In her free time, she enjoys crafting of all kinds, spending time with her husband, and coordinating life with their three teenagers. Because Sarah has a passion for helping others, she also runs a small non-profit organization she created in honor of her late daughter Cheyenne.

Idaho gained Laura Jordan when she relocated from the city of Georgetown, Texas. Laura served as the Operations Manager of one of Georgetown’s largest retail stores. A passion for creating and supporting organizational efficiencies led her to work for Georgetown’s Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD). Laura connected with Kelly after landing in Boise and gladly offered her knowledge and experience to Idaho Accounting Services.

Laura is a graduate student at Boise State, completing a master’s program in Criminal Justice. She enjoys traveling whenever possible and has a deep passion for mycology.

Leslie Jenkins brings a diverse background to Idaho Accounting Services. She has a strong history in client services, management and healthcare. Leslie also started her career in a family owned and operated business, which taught her the value of hard work, flexibility and problem-solving skills. She has experience in a variety of industries, including healthcare, and Professional Employer Organizations. She has worked in healthcare for the last eight years. She previously worked for a Professional Employer Organization as a Client Services Manager and was responsible for over 100 client firms in three states. She handled employee sign ups, administered health and dental plans, employee garnishments and payroll.

Leslie recently relocated to the Treasure Valley from Southern California. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs exploring the beauty of Idaho.

Resume Highlights

• Rancho Santiago College – Career enhancement courses
• Over 30 years of experience in client services, management and healthcare