Dana grew up in Colorado before relocating to Montana in 2016. She graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a certificate in Entertainment Management. With years of experience in customer service, Dana brings a strong foundation in client relations to her role at BDM. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Axel, diving into a good book series, and tending to her house plants.
Krista was born and raised in Missoula and values the sense of community and the natural beauty of her hometown. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her dog and family, watching reruns of her favorite shows, and embracing the simple joys of life.
Sarah grew up in Billings and brings lots of customer service experience to BDM after working in the restaurant industry for 10 years. Sarah is an avid Griz fan and enjoys attending the games with her partner Keegan. Together, they also love taking their dog Rocky on walks and adventures all around the Missoula area.
Lynn relocated from Minnesota to Missoula in 2001 and built a career rooted in over two decades of excellent customer service. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys the natural beauty of Montana through hiking and gardening. Family is at the heart of her life, and she treasures every moment spent with her daughters, grandson, and her grand dogs.
Maisy returned to her hometown of Missoula after earning her degree from Montana State University in Bozeman. She specializes in assisting clients with their bookkeeping and payroll services, ensuring their financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.In her free time, Maisy enjoys exploring thrift stores, indulging in her passion for writing, and hiking the beautiful trails around Missoula.
Lisa was born and raised in Central Washington. She studied accounting with a minor in audit at the University of Idaho and Boise State University. Lisa originally joined the service department in 2014 and after an almost three-year hiatus from public accounting, she rejoined the department in 2024. Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband, Damian and their children and grandkids, attending concerts and sporting events, and reading a good book.
Maile Coleman grew up in Washington State, but went on to attend Carroll College in Helena, where she earned her degree in Accounting & Strategic Finance in 2024 and found a love for Montana. Currently, Maile is actively pursuing her Master of Professional Accounting degree through Eastern Washington University and is beginning her journey on testing for the CPA exam. Maile has a minor in Hispanic Studies & the Spanish Language, having spent half of her junior year living in Madrid, Spain. When she’s not buried in books, she loves learning Spanish, spending quality time with friends, and enjoying time as Long Lake back home in Nine Mile Falls.
Hayden Whipple joined Boyle, Deveny & Meyer in 2021. He holds a Master’s in Accountancy and is currently pursuing his CPA license. As a lifelong Missoulian, Hayden is passionate about providing local support to businesses in his community. Outside of work, Hayden enjoys the beautiful Montana outdoors while maintaining his bee hives and every May he spends a long weekend paddle fishing along the Missouri River. You can find him in the summer on the Blue Mountain Folf course, enjoying lake days with his family, or in the rough of a local golf course. In the fall, he spends his time hopefully harvesting honey or cheering on the Griz through a strong playoff season.
Russ joined the firm in 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in public accounting. Born and raised in Butte, he understands the value of hard work and strong relationships. With degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Montana, Russ’s focus has been on business and individual taxation and consulting. He prides himself as being in the people business of partnering with clients to help them succeed. He has served on a number of boards over the years, most recently with the Montana Society of CPAs where he continues to foster meaningful bonds with his peers across this great state. When not in the office, Russ enjoys being active and outdoors. He spends his limited free time chasing kids and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether playing on Flathead Lake or cheering on the Griz, he is never far from his wife, two daughters, son, and dogs.
Lindsey Trent, CPA, was raised in Missoula and graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2016, followed by a Masters of Accountancy in 2017. After graduation, she moved to Portland, OR and worked as a financial statement auditor with PwC for six years. She returned to her hometown in 2020 and joined BDM in 2023 where she specializes in financial statement preparation, compilations, and reviews. When not in the office, Lindsey enjoys hiking, golfing, exploring national parks, and spending time with family and friends.