David Onkka portrait

David Onkka

Shareholder

Born and raised in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, David still lives in his hometown to this day. He and his wife, Cyndi, have four children, Phillip, Nick, Carter, and Jack. David loved getting to raise his children in the same place where he grew up. These days, when he is not in the office, David can be found either spending time with family or golfing.

After graduating with his undergraduate degree in 1990, David joined a small Minnesota accounting firm and served there for 12 years. He took over ownership of the firm in 2004 until 2011. In 2011, David and his colleagues joined Brady Martz & Associates. Today, he serves the Firm as a shareholder, providing financial planning and tax services across several industries.

David’s clients enjoy working with him because he is approachable and always willing to help. He strives to treat people the way he would like to be treated. David is motivated by the desire to help people – it is the reason he entered the accounting field in the first place. He attributes his career success to starting at a small firm and being a small business owner. This experience gave him wide exposure to different aspects of business that helped him relate to many of the challenges that small businesses face.

Designations & Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Minnesota

Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Thief River Falls Education Foundation
  • Thief River Falls Backcourt Club

Education

  • Moorhead State University
    • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (1990)