Board

Director of the Master of Professional Accountancy Program, Marc brings a unique perspective to his role as President for the 2022-2023 year.

Shareholder at Anderson ZurMuehlen and our President-Elect for 2022-2023 year.  Steven serves on the Professional Development Committee and is on the Board of Directors for Shodair Children’s Hospital.

Tracee has 20 years of collective experience in tax preparation, tax auditing, and financial accounting. Prior to moving into public accounting, Tracee was a state tax auditor and management analyst specializing in pass-through entities and multistate taxation. Her skills for research and analysis of state and federal tax laws and policy make Tracee a solid asset when tackling complex tax situations. She has been trained by both the Internal Revenue Service and the Multistate Tax Commission in the areas of income tax and multistate entity tax compliance.

Shareholder at Anderson ZurMuehlen and consultant on various projects for the public and private sectors including business valuations, tax planning, cash management techniques, financing alternatives, accounting systems development and review, organizational impact studies, and financial statement compilations.

Some of Russ's past endeavors include serving as the past president of the Helena Chapter of CPAs, treasurer of the Last Chance Riders Motorcycle Club, and multiple Young Professional groups through the Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies are seasonal; everything from skis to boards, jiu-jitsu to motorcycles. But as free time becomes a thing of the past, Russ’s most important roles are husband and father. Two teenage daughters, a toddler son, and multiple dogs keep him and his wife busy and full of life.

Leo is a third-generation CPA proprietor of Prigge and Otten PC, a small tax and accounting advisory firm in Uptown Butte that Leo co-owns and runs with his wife Jen.   Leo serves on a number of community boards in Butte and is committed to helping Butte residents and small businesses thrive.

Sara is the CFO of ALPS P&C Insurance Company and a UM grad.  Sara loves to rides bikes and ski with her husband and dog.

Becky is currently the controller for two small businesses in Bozeman, MT. Becky previously spent 15 years in internal audit work within the financial institutions industry. Becky has been involved with the Society in various capacities since 2008, including work on the Professional Development, Industry, and Annual Conference Planning Task Forces. Outside of work and MTCPA involvement, Becky lives her best life spending time her husband and pets, along with enjoying all things Montana has to offer.

Eric is a tax manager with Eide Bailly in Billings, specializing in corporate and pass-through entity taxation. He is a graduate of Montana State University and enjoys hiking and biking in his free time.

Chet specializes in governmental accounting and auditing. Chet has earned a Master’s of Accountancy from the University of Montana, a CGFM from the Association of Government Accountants, and a CIA from the Institute of Internal Auditors.