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STEPHANIE THORP, CPA

Bismarck Team Leader

Email: sthorp@hagakommer.com

Stephanie Thorp joined Haga Kommer in 2016 and has over 24 years of experience in public accounting. She has experience with individual, corporate and partnership taxes, as well as, bookkeeping, payroll and accounting.

Stephanie was raised in Tacoma, WA and moved to North Dakota in 1989 with her husband. She enjoys gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting - University of Mary
  • Associates of Arts & Science - Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom, WA

DESIGNATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • Certified Public Accountant, North Dakota
  • Notary Public

WALT SCHAAN, CPA

Email: wschaan@hagakommer.com

Walt joined Haga Kommer through a 2015 acquisition, with 14 years of CPA experience preparing individual and all types of business returns.  His financial accounting and payroll services evolved from managerial positions in small to publicly traded businesses. His first accounting position was a corporate income tax auditor with ND Tax Commissioner; producing a governmental perspective.

Walt was raised on a farm near Rugby, ND. His employment with residential developers included moves from San Diego to Dallas, Las Vegas and Denver.  He returned to ND in 2010 to join a firm later acquired by Haga Kommer.  He currently enjoys nature through frisbee golf, fishing, and gardening. His volunteer positions have centered around financial services for nonprofits. 

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business Administration - University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Designations and licensure

  • Certified Public Accountant - North Dakota

professional memberships

  • North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants

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JESSICA Magilke, CPA

Email: jmagilke@hagakommer.com

Jessica joined Haga Kommer in 2017 as an accountant. She previously worked for Wisian and Breeding, PLLC in Amarillo, TX as an accountant where she gained experience in bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation.

She enjoys spending her spare time riding and training horses and competing in rodeos throughout the summer. 

EDUCATION

  • MPA/BA in Accounting - West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX
  • Associate in Agricultural Business/Accounting - Northwest College - Powell, WY

Scott Hoffman

Email: shoffman@hagakommer.com

Scott joined Haga Kommer in 2017 as a staff accountant and has previous experience with both public and private accounting through past work experiences. He worked at an accounting firm in Mobridge, SD and also was in the accounting department for Harms Oil Company while attending school.

He enjoys spending time outside playing basketball, golf, tennis, and frisbee golf. He also loves spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy - Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD.

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CARMEN WILL

Email: cwill@hagakommer.com

Carmen joined HagaKommer in 2016 as an Administrative Assistant. She is a Mandan native who previously worked for 18 years at a dental office. Prior to that she taught part-time for a Christian School, and also part-time as a Montessori preschool and daycare aide.

In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, going to movies, walking, and doing suduko puzzles.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education with a Mathematics Minor - Dickinson State University

DESIGNATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • North Dakota Elementary Teaching License

Rochester Mugumbate

Email: rmugumbate@hagakommer.com

Rochester joined Haga Kommer in 2020. He has several years of Accounting and Auditing experience which includes private industry and state government. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, video games, and board games.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, Accounting - Mayville State University, Mayville
  • Master of Business Administration, Project Management - University of Mary, Bismarck

Taylor Walker, CPA

Email: twalker@hagakommer.com

Taylor is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration-Investments. Prior to joining Haga Kommer, Ltd., Taylor worked for a regional financial institution as an Appraiser; appraising a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and agricultural real estate. Preceding her work as an Appraiser, Taylor worked as an Auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers auditing tech companies. Taylor is passionate about helping clients navigate through the tax planning and preparation process.

When away from the office, Taylor is most likely spending time with her family, or grabbing a latte with friends.



EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Accountancy - University of North Dakota
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Investments - University of North Dakota

DESIGNATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), North Dakota
  • Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (CGREA), North Dakota

Sierra Hall

Email: shall@hagakommer.com

Sierra joined Haga Kommer as a Staff Accountant in 2021. She grew up in Bismarck, ND and is a graduate of Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She has several years of experience in private accounting. In her free time she enjoys reading, thrift shopping, playing soccer, and spending summer weekends at the lake cabin.

EDUCATION

  •      Bachelor of Science, Accounting - Dickinson State University

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