Professionals Group Leadership Committee

Keri J. Wiskow
Chair

Keri has been involved with the MNCPA since 2002. She is an audit senior at Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co. P.L.L.P. She takes pride in serving her clients and developing her staff.

Keri worked in corporate finance for a year before beginning her career in public accounting in January 2002. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in December 2000.

Keri attended the AICPA-sponsored New Member Forum in June 2004. She gained ideas for encouraging new CPAs to get involved in their careers. She's excited about implementing them for the New CPA Section.

In her free time, Keri enjoys playing kickball with co-workers, golfing, and visiting friends throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin

Two words that describe Keri: outgoing and witty.

Jody McDonald
Involvement Coordinator

Jody is a Senior Auditor with the firm of Johnson, West, & Co. PLC in St. Paul. She specializes in providing auditing, tax, and consulting services to privately held companies and family-owned businesses. She takes pride in providing professional services and building lasting relationships with her clients.

Jody has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. A Wisconsin native, Jody still lives in "Packer Country", where she and her husband built the log home of their dreams.

Outside of work, Jody enjoys working around the house and watching Sunday football games (especially the Packers versus the Vikings). She is also a member of the AICPA and a local volunteer for the Jaycees organization.

Jody got involved with the Young Professionals Group as a Young Professionals Group Captain in 2003. She scored big when she took home the grand prize, a $1,000 travel certificate she used toward her honeymoon cruise last year.

Two words that describe Jody: creative and easy-going.

Errol Meinholz
Social Coordinator

Errol Meinholz is a senior accountant with HG&K, Ltd. in Minnetonka. He works in the accounting and auditing department. Although he does a lot of auditing in the busy season, he also prepares tax returns and works on special projects. Errol loves working with small business clients and helping them improve and understand their tax and financial situations.

Errol is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He is also a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Accounting Department of Pine Technical College. Prior to becoming a Leadership Committee member, Errol was a Young Professionals Group Captain.

Errol and his wife Katie live in Brooklyn Park, although he grew up in small town Wisconsin. As a die-hard Packer fan, he's subjected to weekly opposition from Viking fans at the water cooler. Errol also enjoys golf, snowmobiling, pool, and camping.

Two words that describe Errol: witty and easy-going.

Kate Krause
Captain Program Coordinator

Kate joined Grant Thornton as a federal tax associate in January 2004. She transferred to the assurance department, which she enjoys because of the high client interaction and travel outside the office. She is involved with as many campus recruiting events as possible.

Kate has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance & Marketing from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – Carlson School of Management.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys entertaining and getting together with friends and family. She loves playing softball with her co-workers and downhill skiing. Due to the nature of this business, she fears she may have to take up water skiing instead.

Kate got involved with the Young Professionals Group as a Young Professionals Group Captain in 2004. She scored big when she took home the grand prize, a $1,000 travel certificate.  She plans to use it on a fall trip to a warm location to ease her way into the cold Minnesota winter.

Two words that describe Kate: outgoing and adventurous.