Why choose BTBK?

BTBK Accounting Services specializes in providing full-service accounting solutions to restaurants. Our passion is to provide restaurants with accurate, timely and quality financial information and strategic business insight. We work with all kinds of restaurants, from large franchise groups to independent restaurants, Quick Service to Fast Casual to Full Service.

Brad Schuchardt

With over 15 years of experience in public and private accounting, Brad has provided assurance, accounting and consulting services specific to restaurants. Brad is the founding member of BTBK and has extensive experience in the restaurant industry. This includes six years at a national accounting firm focusing on assurance services for Franchisor’s and Franchisees, as well as five years as the CFO of a 40 unit Quick Service Franchisor and over five years as a business owner. Brad is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the WICPA and AICPA.

Amy Johnson

Amy has worked in the accounting industry since graduating with an Associates degree in Accounting from Gateway Technical College in Kenosha 20+ years ago. Her previous accounting work experience has been in the trade show industry, electrical contracting and pharmaceutical research. She has joined the BTBK staff as a Senior Accountant.

Crystal Smith

Crystal has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She began her career in the retail industry as an AR Specialist. She continued her accounting career working as a staff accountant in a small eye clinic, real estate brokerage firm , and most recently at a large insurance servicing company. She has joined BTBK as a Staff Accountant.

Rebecca Shook

Becky holds two undergraduate degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. She has over twenty years of experience in financial reporting, cash management, operational accounting and acquisitions and mergers. Her pervious accounting work experience has been in the energy industry, non-profit, medical, construction and manufacturing industry.

Sarah Todd

Sarah has nearly 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable. She has formerly served as part of the Accounting staff in the Manufacturing Industry and in Academics. She has joined the BTBK staff as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Allison Case

Allison holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University. Her previous experience includes work in a small public accounting firm, small business accounting and accounting at a mid-sized engineering firm. She joins BTBK as a Staff Accountant.

Suzanne Powers

Suzanne has worked in the accounting industry since graduating with an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Davenport University, 20+ years ago. Her previous accounting experience includes retail, distribution, taxation, manufacturing and human resources/payroll. She has joined the BTBK staff as a Senior Accountant.

Jamie Tangen

Jamie started her bookkeeping and accounting career in Property Management 31 years ago and has spent time in Public and Private Accounting Jamie’s experience in bookkeeping and accounting includes working for an Engineering firm, a Hair Salon Franchise, and non-profit organizations. She joins BTBK as a Staff Accountant.

Amanda Fletcher

Amanda has a bachelor's degree in Economics from Middlebury College in Vermont, and earned a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College in Massachusetts. She started her career in public accounting at Deloitte & Touche in their Boston Office. She has also held several positions in nonprofit development, management and accounting, and currently serves on a number of nonprofit boards. She joins BTBK as a Staff Accountant.

Cindy Whitehorse

Cindy has built her career over the past 21 years working in the financial field. Her experience includes accounting, auditing, management, and personal finance. She spent 16 years focused on financial and compliance auditing for a tribal organization. Most recently she has worked in personal finance at a local credit union. Cindy is joining the BTBK Accounting team as a Staff Accountant.

Alex Baitinger-Peterson

Alex brings over 10 years of accounting experience to our team. With a strong background in the restaurant industry, she has also worked in biotech and public accounting. Additionally, Alex has substantial experience in financial management and reporting. She has joined our staff as an Accounting Manager.

Lisa Gray

Lisa has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saginaw Valley State University. She began her career in the waste management industry as a staff accountant, moving up to accounting manager. She continued her accounting career doing the financials for her own businesses in the car wash (6 years) and food service (18+ years) industries. She has joined the BTBK staff as a Staff Accountant.

Erin Strauss

Erin recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in Agribusiness. She is currently working towards her MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Louisianna State University- Shreveport. Erin has previously held three internship positions in public accounting doing auditing and taxes. She joins BTBK as a Staff Accountant.

Wendy Hansen-Haines

Wendy has over 15 years of experience in accounting. Her previous experience has been in energy, recycling and manufacturing. She also has several years of experience with inventory management. She has join the BTBK staff as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Elizabeth Lipp

Elizabeth grew up in Springfield, IL and received her BA from Western Illinois University. She worked for the US House of Representatives and WI State Senate providing administrative support and constituent outreach. She most recently ran her own business for the last decade. She joins BTBK as an Administrative Assistant.

Michele Chase

Michele joins BTBK as a Senior Accountant, bringing with her a wealth of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University and has accumulated over 20 years of diverse accounting experience across several industries, including restaurant accounting, biotechnology, relocation, and banking.

RANA SEYMOUR

Rana Seymour has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She has over 20 years experience in financial accounting and property tax. Her previous work experience is in the energy, hospital, and farming industries. She joins BTBK as a Senior Accountant.

Ashli Goodspeed

Ashli has nearly 20 years of experience in Accounts Payable. Her previous experience has been with liquor distribution, grocery, new home construction, credit unions, heavy equipment, hotel and the medical field. She joins BTBK as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Michelle Minor

Michelle has a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in computer information systems. Her professional experience spans various areas of accounting, with primary focus on accounts payable and receivable. She has a strong background primarily in the restaurant industry, including a franchise that owned five different brands, as well as experience in small public accounting firms, dental software, and real estate businesses. She joins BTBK as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Jennifer Utley

Jennifer has nearly 10 years of experience in accounts payable and holds an associate’s degree in Computer Office Administration. Her background was in new home construction. She joins BTBK as an Accounts Payable Specialist.