Brady Martz Announces New Promotions

The regional accounting firm of Brady Martz is excited to share that the firm has promoted Sidney Compton, EA, Rachel Jenson, CPA, Olivia Morton, CPA, Oakley Thoeny, CPA, Jolene Tollefson, CPA, Matthew Wrolstad, CPA, and Bradley Yoder, CPA to senior manager.

“These promotions make for a very exciting time at Brady Martz!” said Todd Van Dusen, President of Brady Martz. “These six professionals have worked diligently to serve the firm and our clients. They have demonstrated their dedication and proven that they are ready to take the next step in their careers. I would like to extend a sincere congratulations to Sidney, Rachel, Olivia, Oakley, Jolene, Matt, and Bradley.”

Compton joined Brady Martz in 2012, shortly after graduating from college. She works in both tax and audit. Compton holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Management from Minot State University. She is currently affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the North Dakota CPA Society (NDCPAS), and the Minot State University Alumni Association. Raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Compton currently lives in West Fargo with her husband and their two children.

In 2012, Jenson joined the Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co (FSW) team; she later became a member of Brady Martz via its merger with FSW. She currently works in the firm’s Fargo office, helping to lead the Tax Department there. She serves both local and regional business in a variety of industries. Jenson graduated summa cum laude from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2012, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is a member of the AICPA and the NDCPAS. Raised in Crookston, Minnesota, Jenson now resides in Glyndon with her husband and their children.

Morton has been with Brady Martz since 2006 and works in the firm’s Audit Department. She holds a Bachelor of Science from St. Cloud University and is affiliated with the AICPA and the Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA). Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Morton currently lives in Fertile, Minnesota with her husband and their two children.

Thoeny joined Brady Martz in 2013 and has spent the entirety of her professional career with the firm. She works primarily in trusts and estates and also serves as a co-leader of the firm’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) team. Thoeny graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson State University in 2013, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Leadership Studies. She is currently affiliated with the AICPA, the NDCPAS, the Western Dakota Estate Planning Council, the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council, and the Dickinson State University Alumni Association. Raised in Broadus, Montana, Thoeny currently lives in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Since 2011, Tollefson has been a member of the Brady Martz team—she has spent her entire career with the firm. Serving in the firm’s Tax Department, she specializes in cross-border taxation and tax-exempt organizations. Tollefson studied at the University of North Dakota, graduating summa cum laude in 2011 with a Bachelor of Accountancy. She is a member of the AICPA and the NDCPAS. Raised in Antler, North Dakota, Tollefson now lives in Grand Forks.

In 2015, Wrolstad joined Brady Martz via its merger with Dress Riskey & Vallager Ltd., which had had served since 2012. Today, he works in the firm’s Tax Department, serving both individuals and businesses and specializing in international tax issues. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of North Dakota and is currently affiliated with the AICPA and the NDCPAS. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Matt currently lives in Grand Forks.

Yoder has been with Brady Martz since 2013. He is responsible for performing audits and completing 990 informational returns of non-profit and governmental entities. A graduate of Minot State University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Yoder is currently affiliated with the AICPA and the NDCPAS. He sits on the boards of directors for Magic City Aquatics and the Minot Swim Club—he is treasurer of the former. He lives in Minot, North Dakota with his wife and their two children.