February 22, 2021
Steve Erchul
Managing Principal
Update overall summary - Smith Schafer is a community-oriented public accounting and business consulting firm offering a thoughtful advisory relationship to business and individual clients since 1971. Our deep bench of local, experienced professionals in Rochester, the Twin Cities and Red Wing, Minnesota, result in high-value results and loyal relationships. Our client satisfaction is exceptional, as demonstrated by our 95% satisfaction rate.
Our Industry Service Groups, comprised of numerous professionals, is committed to serving Minnesota industry entities. We have proactively developed a full-service team to address industry-specific and organizational challenges. We stay current on requirements in these industries and collaborate efficiently with our clients’ internal leadership and other advisors. Our Key Industry Practice Areas Include:
- Real Estate & Construction
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Professional Service Firms
- Nonprofits
- Governments
Smith Schafer is consistently recognized as a leading CPA firm in Minnesota. We continue to grow each year, and this recognition demonstrates the loyalty and commitment of our team members and clients.
- Best Company to Work For, Minnesota Business Magazine
- Best Place to Work in Southeastern Minnesota, Workforce Development
- Top Workplace, Workplace Dynamics
- Top 300 Accounting Firms in the Nation, Inside Public Accounting
A Message from Steve Erchul, Managing Principal
PrimeGlobal gives us access to a wide range of specialists and gives our staff the opportunity to provide additional services to other member firms within the PrimeGlobal association. We are excited to grow our practice and better serve our clients with the resources of PrimeGlobal.
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Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd.
220 S Broadway, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55904
+1 952 698 7197
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220 S Broadway, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55904, United States
Steve Erchul, Managing Principal
s.erchul@smithschafer.com
+1 952 698 7197
Red Wing, MN, United States
519 Bush Street, Red Wing, MN 55066, United States
+1 651 388 2858
Minneapolis, MN, United States
7500 Highway 55, Suite 350, Minneapolis, MN 55427, United States
+1 952 920 1455
People at Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd.
Steve Erchul
Managing Principal
Christopher Kiecker
Principal
Jason Miller
Principal
Tim Pass
Principal
Steve Salveson
Principal
Grant Tentis
Principal
Trisha White
Tax Principal
Mida Nichelson
Senior Tax Manager
Jenny Wachtel
HR Talent Manager
Bruce Edison
HR Manager
Sammie Engelmann
Manager
Amanda Freund
Marketing Manager
Tim Jewell
IT Manager
Adam Kellerhals
Manager
Jill Schultz
Audit Manager
Kyle Spicer
Manager
Kate Hittle
Senior Accountant
Chris Schroers
Firm Administrator
Zach Waldoch
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