Meet the Team

  • Photo of Karyn Vaughn

    Karyn Vaughn, CEO

    MBA, CMA, EA

    As the founder and CEO of KV Consulting LLC since 1986, Karyn Vaughn has also held roles as CFO and CEO for various client companies. She is an Enrolled Agent licensed by the IRS, a Certified Management Accountant, and holds an MBA. Karyn is dedicated to supporting her employees and assisting small business owners. She is a proud mother of three and grandmother to three cherished grandsons. Karyn enjoys traveling and genealogy research. Her husband, Bryan, is a retired Marine Sergeant Major.

  • Sara Trumbo

    Operations Manager

    As the Director of Operations at KV Consulting, Sara Trumbo brings exceptional skills in managing bookkeeping and tax departments. Known for her leadership, outstanding customer service and organizational prowess, Sara is committed to ensuring smooth operations. As a former business owner herself, she understands the entrepreneurial mindset of our clients.  Married for 24 years with three children and three pets, Sara enjoys reading and beach vacations.

  • Lexy Oltrogge

    Client Bookkeeping Manager

    Lexy Oltrogge holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Tax Advisory and Finance from Taylor University.  She passed the CPA exam shortly after finishing college, then spent eight years in public tax consultant and as a credit union controller. Her specialty is small business bookkeeping and she is the perfect fit to manage our team.  Lexy lives in Iowa with her pipefitter husband Wyatt and their two daughters. Her interests include reading, dog walking, cooking, and jewelry making.

  • Kristi Eggleston

    Client Care Specialist

    Kristi Eggleston is integral to the administrative and tax operations at our firm, specializing in annual 1099 filings and outstanding customer service. With a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, she excels in service efficiency. A mother of three and an avid gardener, Kristi enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.

  • Melanie McCarty

    Client Care Specialist

    Melanie McCarty is a key member of KV Consulting, known for her diligence in administrative support and client interaction. Proficient in various software and skilled in problem-solving, Melanie enhances client satisfaction and loyalty. Outside work, she loves reading, baking, and traveling with her family.

  • Kate Parks

    Senior Bookkeeping Specialist

    With over 20 years of experience, Kate is an expert bookkeeper specializing in the construction and trucking sectors. She is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and specializes in small business bookkeeping. Kate has co-owned businesses in trucking and auto repair with her husband, Robert, a retired truck driver and technician. A mother of six and grandmother to five, Kate cherishes family time and enjoys reading.

  • Shelley Rhoades

    Bookkeeping Specialist

    Shelley has over 30 years of bookkeeping experience, beginning her career in corporate tax advisory managing multi-state payrolls, then moving into bookkeeping roles for small businesses and volunteering for non profits. She also has bookkeeping expertise within the real estate investor realm. Shelley enjoys family time with her husband, two daughters and four grandchildren. She loves, animals, bird watching and cooking.

  • Shania Adkins

    Client Tax Specialist

    Shania is an Enrolled Agent with a BA in Political Science. She is passionate about tax preparation and helping small businesses. Shania lives in Tennessee with her husband, John. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, quilting, and spending time with family.

  • Susan Thomerson

    Tax Manager

    Susan is an Enrolled Agent licensed with the IRS and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She holds a BBA and is dedicated to assisting small businesses. Susan has been married for 20 years and is a proud mother of two, with a grandchild on the way. When she’s not working, she loves spending time at the beach with her family and pets.

  • Sylviane Harrison

    Client Controller Services

    Sylviane is a CPA with years of experience in various industries, including but not limited to, public accounting, retail, and software. She holds an MBA and has always harbored a passion for process improvement. When she’s not working, she loves traveling with her husband and twin girls.

  • Wendy Russell

    Bookkeeping Specialist

    Wendy is a skilled bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience in accounting, having worked with a diverse range of companies, from restaurants to construction. She’s been married for 10 years to a husband who humorously indulges her Disney addiction, now that their kids are grown and living on their own. In her free time, Wendy enjoys spending time with friends, tackling puzzles, and building with Lego.