- AICPA
- MNCPA
- Honorary Ambassador for the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Hospitality Association
How Chris got here
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls
- Majored in Accounting with a Minor in Chemistry
- Joined the Smith Schafer team in 2011 with the acquisition of Erickson, Rietmann, Roufs and Kiecker, Ltd.
How Chris approaches work
“Helping companies understand accounting and navigating challenges is very rewarding to me. I strive to approach all opportunities with integrity, objectivity and honestly.”
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