Our Team

Everit A. Sliter - CPA

Everit retired from his full time practice in 2016 after a distinguished 56 year career in public accounting.  Henry Jordahl hired Everit in 1960 as a tax season intern and he never left the firm.  He became a partner in 1965, forming Jordahl & Sliter CPAs.  Everit's career is highlighted by the relationships he created with his valued clients.

Everit, a Rotarian of 44 years truly lives the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self".  Everit has donated his services to various nonprofit organizations over the years and continues to provide pro-bono consulting and tax preparation services.  He serves as the Treasurer of the Conrad Mansion Museum Board of Directors, an organization he helped found.  Everit served on the Kalispell City Council, with 2 years as president.  He's a past chairman of the State Board of Accountancy and was president of the Montana Society of CPAs.  Everit spent 20 years as president of the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts and was instrumental in the fundraising and construction of the current theater.  Other organizations that Everit has served include the Kalispell Regional Healthcare Foundation and the University of Montana Foundation.

In 1973 Everit joined the board of the First Federal Savings & Loan.  That institution went public in 1984 and later became Glacier Bancorp.  Everit served on the board until 2016, when he retired as Chairman.  Everit continues to serve as Chairman of the Glacier Bank of Kalispell Advisory Board.

Our firm is built on the principles Everit exhibited every day of his extraordinary career.

Justin Sliter - CPA, Partner

Born and raised in Kalispell, Justin graduated from the University of Montana in May of 1998 with a Master's degree in accounting. After graduation, he went to work for KPMG in Portland, Oregon. He joined Jordahl & Sliter PLLC in 1999 and became a partner in 2003. Justin specializes in Individual, corporate, partnership, and trust taxation planning and compliance as well as non-profit taxation and governance.

A recipient of the University of Montana Community Service Award, Justin has served on the boards of multiple nonprofit and civic organizations, including the Montana Society of CPAs, Grizzly Scholarship Association and Canvas Church. He is a past chair of the FVCC Foundation and is currently the treasurer of Kidsports.  Justin also serves on the boards of Glacier Bank and Sliters Lumber and Building Supply.

Justin enjoys every season that Montana offers with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

Bryson Pelc - CPA, Managing Partner

As a Montana native, Bryson graduated Carroll College with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration and later completed a Master’s degree in business administration at the University of Montana. He began his accounting career in Helena and became a Partner with Wipfli, LLP before relocating and joining Jordahl & Sliter in 2015. His focus includes income tax preparation and planning for Individuals. Partnerships, Corporations as well as Trusts and Estates.

Bryson and his wife Rachel enjoy all the outdoor recreational activities the Flathead Valley has to offer including skiing, camping and biking with their two children.

Todd Tonjum - CPA, Partner

Born and raised in Kalispell, Todd graduated from Montana State University in May of 1997 with a degree in accounting. After graduation, he began his public accounting career with Symonds, Evans & Company P.C. in Portland, Oregon. In June 2000, Todd returned to Kalispell and joined Jordahl & Sliter PLLC and became a director in 2009. He is a CPA and business advisor providing audit and financial reporting services, as well as tax planning and preparation for corporations, partnerships, and individuals. His service concentrations are small businesses, construction contractors, retailers, and retirement plans.

David Hergesheimer - CPA

A native of Havre, Montana, Dave graduated from the University of Montana in May of 1985 with a degree in accounting. After graduation, he began his public accounting career with Ernst & Whinney in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1987, Dave and his family returned to Montana and joined Jordahl & Sliter PLLC and became a partner in 1993.

He is actively involved in the community, currently serving on the Flathead Chapter of the Grizzly Athletic Association as Treasurer, and the Flathead Association for Catholic Education as President. He has volunteered his time as a coach for Flathead Little Guy Football, Babe Ruth Baseball, and St. Matthew's School and Rotary basketball. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Montana West Economic Development, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Flathead Chapter of CPA's, and the St Matthew's School Board. Also, as past President of the United Way,  past treasurer of the Flathead County Library Foundation and past Treasurer of Kalispell Lakers Baseball Association.

Ian Todd - CPA

Ian was raised in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He is a graduate of Arizona State University, receiving both an MBA and a Masters of Taxation. He began his public accounting career in 1989 with Deloitte & Touche in Phoenix, progressing to the level of firm director and membership in the national real estate practice. After a time as a partner in an Arizona firm specializing in real estate tax issues, Ian moved to Montana in 2007. In May 2008, he joined Jordahl & Sliter. His practice areas include partnership taxation, Sec. 1031 exchanges and real estate development, operation and disposition.

Dan Chisholm - CPA

Dan is originally from Dallas, Texas. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and his masters in taxation from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his public accounting career in 1989 with Deloitte & Touche in Dallas, TX. After working for firms in Arizona, Montana, Oregon, and Texas, Dan returned to Montana and joined Jordahl & Sliter, PLLC in 2010.  His industry expertise includes healthcare, real estate, and tax-exempt entities.

Renee Liechti - CPA

Renee is originally from Vale, South Dakota. After completing her Masters of Professional Accountancy at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, she joined Eide Bailly in Billings, MT. Renee and her husband moved to the Flathead Valley in 2016 and she joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2017. Her industry experience has focused on oil and gas and financial institutions. Renee utilizes her broad range of expertise to assist small businesses and their owners as well as individual tax clients with tax compliance and planning.

Brad Corntassel - CPA

In 2017, Brad and his wife Taylor moved from Missoula following his completion of the Masters of Accountancy program at the University of Montana to become a member of the Jordahl & Sliter team. Brad has background in various areas of accounting, ranging from auditing and attest engagements to individual, corporate, partnership, and non-profit taxation. Brad has volunteered as a Rotary Basketball coach is also a member of the Flathead Area Young Professionals.

Brad and his wife Taylor enjoy being in the Flathead Valley where there are endless activities year-round and family and friends close by. He also enjoys reading, sports, and working on and learning about cars in his free time.

Keaton Johnson - CPA

Keaton was born and raised in Kalispell before attending Montana State University, graduating with a Master of Accountancy degree in 2019. After graduation, Keaton worked as an intern for Jordahl & Sliter before moving to Minneapolis to work for Ernst & Young. After a brief stint in Minnesota, he returned to Montana and Jordahl & Sliter in 2021.

Keaton enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hunting, camping, and volunteering as a coach for Miracle League Baseball.

Kelli Schwartzenberger - CPA

Kelli joined the team at Jordahl & Sliter in 2022. She graduated with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, both in accounting, from Gonzaga University. Prior to working with Jordahl & Sliter, she spent 16 years working with BDO USA, a global accounting firm. Kelli has spent much of her career developing expertise in corporate tax compliance and accounting, particularly in the banking industry. The banks she has worked with range in size from private family-held banks to publicly traded companies with more than $25 billion in assets. She also enjoys working with individuals and small businesses helping them understand, navigate, and plan for each of their unique tax situations.

Kelli is married with four children; they enjoy being active outdoors, raising farm animals, roasting s'mores around the campfire with “framily”, and cheering for the Zags.

Brigitte Baake - CPA

Brigitte joined the team at Jordahl & Sliter in 2023. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Montana State University Billings. Prior to working at Jordahl & Sliter, she worked in both public and private accounting, with a focus on tax and financial statement preparation. Brigitte enjoys helping clients with their tax and bookkeeping needs, so they can focus on running their business.
When not in the office, she enjoys traveling, kayaking, and reading.

Patrick Hergesheimer - Staff Accountant

Born and raised in Kalispell, MT, Patrick graduated from the University of Montana-Western with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and later graduated from the University of Montana with an Accounting Degree. After graduation, Patrick worked for Newland and Company, PC before moving back to Kalispell and joining Jordahl & Sliter, PLLC in 2022.

Patrick enjoys spending time with family and friends and all that Montana has to offer.

Bonnie Chance - Bookkeeping & Payroll Department Manager

Bonnie joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2021. She graduated from CSU Fresno in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Bonnie has worked in public accounting all her career and enjoys helping clients with whatever their accounting needs may be.

Bonnie and her husband Dave enjoy the outdoors and taking in all that the beautiful Flathead Valley has to offer.

Deonne Bennett - Bookkeeper/Payroll Administration

Deonne joined Jordahl & Sliter in February 2011. She has over 30 years’ experience in various financial and management positions, including accounting for not-for-profits, payroll and audits. Deonne is a Certified QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

Deonne loves spending time with her two grown children and three grandchildren. She enjoys hiking and taking in the beautiful Flathead Valley.

Siobhan Symington - Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator

Siobhan joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2016. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology degree in 2009 from Flathead Valley Community College, followed by earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from MSU Billings in 2012. Siobhan is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

Siobhan and her husband like spending time outdoors with their two dogs and enjoy taking full advantage of all four seasons here in the beautiful Flathead Valley

Joan Dykman - Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator

Joan has lived in the Flathead Valley since 2013. She has 17 years' experience in payroll and accounting in different industries.

Joan and her husband enjoy hiking and biking in the beautiful Flathead Valley.

Kerri Williams - BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

In 2019, Kerri and her husband relocated to Flathead Valley. She joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2022. She has 20 years of experience in accounting and payroll within the construction industry.

During her leisure time, she finds enjoyment in her loved ones, horses, and the outdoors.

Jaclyn Kuchera - Administrative Assistant

Jaclyn was raised in Superior, Montana. She and her husband Will moved to the Flathead Valley in 2001. She worked in the banking industry for 16 years and in 2016 joined Jordahl & Sliter PLLC.

Jaclyn and Will enjoy spending time with their Dog Cora and enjoying the beautiful Flathead Valley.

Micah Virts - Administrative Assistant

Micah was born and raised in Kalispell, MT. In 2011 she moved to Dillon, MT and from there to Havre, MT where she attended MSU Northern. After living in Havre for several years she moved back to the Flathead Valley in 2016 and joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2017.

Micah enjoys all the seasons and activities Montana has to offer.  Her free time consists of adventuring around in the mountains, riding snowmobiles and dirt bikes.

Amber Sienknecht - Administrative Assistant

Amber grew up in the Flathead Valley and returned in 2021.  With a bachelor’s degree in business administration and 20 years of experience in financial customer service, she enjoys the small and large interactions that keep customers coming back.  She joined Jordahl & Sliter in 2023.

She and her husband enjoy the challenges of home renovation and pet parenthood.