We are proud to introduce you to Lance CPA Group. Each member adds unique insight, talents, and specialties to the mix- making us very well-rounded and capable to meet the needs of all our clients.
We are fun-loving group of individuals with a passion to serve our clients. We enjoy working together and having fun together. The Lance CPA Group team makes sure to prioritize our team dinners and activities as we know that only creates a better work environment in general.
From our Customer Success Associate, to your Accountant, to the Managing Director, we know you will love each of our team members as much as we do!
Josh Lance, CPA, CGMA
Managing Director
Josh Lance, CPA, CGMA
Managing Director
With his undying love for the old sitcom “Full House”, Josh is easily the nerdiest of our crew. He’s a licensed Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and also a family man who calls Chicago home. Despite his uncanny knack for using old man phrases, Josh has been named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in 2017, 2018, and 2019 by CPA Practice Advisor.
Samantha Aycock
Director of Operations
Samantha Aycock
Director of Operations
Samantha attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. For 6 years she worked as an accounting analyst for an international law firm in Chicago. Sam is most known for her overly cautious nature. Case in point, she is afraid there might be a bear in her backyard in the Chicago suburbs— an ACTUAL bear. We can’t make this stuff up people.
Jenni Hughes, CPA
Tax Manager
Jenni Hughes, CPA
Tax Manager
Jenni has a BA in Communications from the University of Wisconsin and an MS in Accounting from UW-Milwaukee. Even though she’s a Packers fan, we still let her work for our Chicago-based firm. When she’s not attending her kids’ soccer, basketball, or football games, she enjoys exercising, paddle boarding, and traveling.
Lindsay Pastorino
Project Manager
Lindsay Pastorino
Project Manager
Being organized and a bit of a clean freak, Lindsay's idea of a good time is cleaning out her closets. We wouldn't even put it past her to “Danny Tanner it” and vacuum her vacuum from time to time! These traits, however, make her the perfect person for the project manager role. When she's not keeping things organized, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, dabbling in interior design, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Shanelle Rae
HR Associate
Shanelle Rae
HR Associate
Shanelle was born and raised on the Gold Coast in Australia. She currently resides in Florida with her husband and their German Shepherd, Luna. Shanelle has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources and a Minor in Ecommerce from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Since originally hailing from the Land Down Under, Shanelle is an avid and self confessed coffee snob, and is still in search of the best cup of American coffee!
Saima Uribe, EA
Senior Tax Accountant
Saima Uribe, EA
Senior Tax Accountant
Saima earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Human Resources from Purdue University. When she’s not working on your taxes, you’ll find her at a tournament watching one of her four sons take down a competitor on the wrestling mat. She loves her kids, but don’t make her take them shopping. They are constantly rushing her, telling her not to buy a new pair of boots, and insisting on hitting up the food court.
Ben Rowan
Senior Accountant
Ben Rowan
Senior Accountant
Ben earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Christopher Newport and has been working in accounting since graduating in 2015. He currently resides in Virginia and when he isn’t working he is usually outdoors hiking with his sweet dog Maggie or rooting for his favorite football teams the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Washington Football Team.
Katie Milton
Financial Analyst
Katie Milton
Financial Analyst
In high school Katie found out she was destined to be an accountant after a 70-year-old nun gave her the only “C” she’d ever received. The leaves in her still life art drawing did not have “enough personality.” Katie graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Accounting in 2000, and has worked in the public accounting sector as well as in international accounting, financial planning, and analysis. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
Irene Nelson
Accountant
Irene Nelson
Accountant
Irene has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance and Business Management from Augustana College. She's a wife, a mother of three fun and active kiddos, a swimmer turned runner, and she also owns a photography business. She can karaoke to almost every Shania Twain song and her idea of a fun night is snuggling on the couch with her family watching any cheesy 80's kid movie.
Kim Allison
Accountant
Kim Allison
Accountant
Kim attended the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago before realizing she was better with numbers than she was with drawing. She's worked in accounting now for 10+ years. In her free time she loves spending time with her husband, son, and French Bulldog. She also LOVES the Chicago Cubs so it's a good thing tax season ends at the beginning of baseball season or she'd get nothing accomplished!
Ashley Michaels
Accountant
Ashley Michaels
Accountant
Ashley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Augustana College and has spent most of her career in accounting working for small manufacturing companies. She also co-owns and runs a reclaimed wood furniture business with her parents. She is convinced that the family operation would make a good reality TV show considering the family's antics! And despite not loving crowds or heat, she is a true Disney World fan and visits there often. Ashley lives in the Chicago area with her son and husband.
Andrew Parks
Accounting Technologist
Andrew Parks
Accounting Technologist
Andrew is a complete Anglophile and philologist who started teaching himself ancient Greek in high school. He developed and ran operations and finance systems for non-profit and small businesses before doing accounting full-time. While he wishes he lived in another country, he is currently living outside of Chicago with his wife. He’s also a type 1 on the Enneagram, so you know his work is going to be right!
SJ Marchant, CPA
Tax Accountant
SJ Marchant, CPA
Tax Accountant
Sarah was raised in Provo, UT and now resides in Pittsburgh, PA. She earned her Masters in Accounting from BYU. In her free time, Sarah loves exploring new places with her husband and daughter and also enjoys hiking, reading a good book, and cheering on her favorite sports teams (Go BYU and the Utah Jazz!).
Justin Hillhouse
Tax Accountant
Justin Hillhouse
Tax Accountant
Justin was raised in Louisville, MS and now resides with his wife in Tupelo, MS (fun fact: it's the birthplace of Elvis Presley!). He received his accounting degree from Mississippi State University. Justin loves playing golf, supporting Mississippi State athletics, and spending time outdoors with his two labs, Drake and Nala.
Jerryson Chhun
Accountant
Jerryson Chhun
Accountant
Jerryson was born and raised in Chicago. She earned her Bachelors of Accounting at Northeastern Illinois University and has worked in public accounting ever since. Jerryson enjoys traveling and visiting a new country every year (Cuba is her favorite!) and discovering Chicago's best "hole in the wall" restaurants. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter.
DJ Boulangger
Accountant
DJ Boulangger
Accountant
DJ resides in Pensacola, FL and has a Masters of Business Administration from Oakland City University and a Masters of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Evansville. She has been working as an accountant for over 10 years in mostly the private sector. DJ's favorite TV show is Full House (that's the third Full House reference among our team members for those that are counting!) and her favorite movie is Father of the Bride, which she enjoys watching on rainy days. She loves to spend time at the beach with her baby girl and her husband and loves to read. She is a certified scuba diver so going scuba diving is her ultimate favorite activity to do! Fun fact: DJ learned how to ride a bike at age 30!
