About Us

Pam officially joined Tax Minimizers after returning from college in 1996.  While she received her bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice from Portland State University, her passion is helping clients with their long-term financial and tax fitness.  Pam is a task master and excels at getting things accomplished. 

She has a very strong financial and market awareness which serves clients well while tracking and following through with their financial moves.

Pam assists individuals and businesses with tax preparation and consulting needs to minimize their tax burden.  This includes expanded business review and coaching, as well as developing Tax Plans to stay proactive with each individual tax situation.  There is no substitute for the support and follow-through that Pam brings to the firm. 

Her husband Shawn and her 4 kids Charlotte Kali, Austin and Colby bring joy to her life and keep her very busy personally.  Pam also enjoys volunteer work and is a huge Disney and Hockey fan!

Tricia is a Licensed Tax Consultant with the State of Oregon She also has extensive background in accounting and payroll preparation.

Tricia has been preparing tax returns for individuals and businesses, as well as providing in-depth business development and tax strategies for over 20 years.

Tricia loves helping clients obtain timely, accurately prepared reports as well as tax savings.

Tricia is married with four kids. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Coming from insurance, Alicia is excited to expand into the world of financial services by helping clients plan for their futures and achieve their life goals. She enjoys working with numbers and problem solving along with great customer service and building long lasting client relationships.

Alicia is a native Oregonian and married. She adopted a cat, Squish.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling up and down Washington and Oregon attending McMenamins events and watching scary movies.

Dana is a Licensed Tax Preparer.  She has worked in the tax and accounting world for several years. She has a passion for helping clients take the fear out of taxes by helping clients get organized, saving money and creating lasting relationships.

Dana is married with two sons and a Maine Coon cat named Anubis.

Being a native Oregonian Dana enjoys being in nature, camping, hiking, kayaking or snowshoeing.

Dana loves going on adventures.  A few of her recent adventures includes Egypt and France. Her next adventure is Belize.

When Dana isn’t at the office you will likely find her golfing, throwing a disc or watching movies always with a cup of coffee close by. She is also a huge Harry Potter Fan.

David is excited to join us, bringing with him a passion for tax work that lead him to return to school for a post-baccalaureate in accounting from Portland State. He originally came to Oregon in 2004 pursuing an economics degree at Lewis and Clark college. David fell in love with the northwest and decided to make Oregon his home. Years of tax work fulfills his desire to help people understand and relax with their personal tax situation.

David also has a passion for all forms of gaming, from boardgames and tabletop RPGS to various electronic media games and everything in between.

Dan is a tax preparer with a diverse background that has included financial advising, small business ownership, and tax advisory. With a passion for simplifying complex tax and financial matters, he brings to the Tax Minimizers team a dedication to helping individuals and businesses confidently navigate the world of taxes and more.  He values clear communication and building lasting relationships, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their tax experience.  He is committed to expanding his expertise to better serve his clients, friends, and family, and regularly pursues further education in these areas. 

A Portland native, Dan enjoys traveling, playing the drums, cooking, and hosting gatherings with loved ones.

Jody is passionate about great service.  She loves to help people, make them comfortable and reduce their stress around their tax situation.  

After many years with Tax Minimizers, Jody has earned her position as Front Office Manager as she eagerly deciphers and manages all client requests.  

You will learn to love Jody’s infectious laugh and happy demeanor.     

Jody lives with her husband of 30 years and their two awesome sons.  She enjoys music of all kinds and taking long drives with her family.  No matter what the need, Jody excels at keeping issues in perspective and loves the opportunity to solve challenges.

Megan is a native Oregonian. She is married and with a toddler who keeps her busy at home.

With a degree from Oregon State university and several years’ experience in various bookkeeping and payroll roles, Megan is eager to help clients in these areas and is a key asset to Tax Minimizers team.

In her spare time she enjoys camping, watching football, coffee, traveling and spending time with friends & family.