Providing Big Firm Services With Small Firm Fees
At Holt & Patterson, we provide the same services as larger firms, but we are able to keep our costs low, which means savings for our clients. We will work with you to establish reasonable rates that match your financial capability and keep your business on track.
In addition to preparing tax returns, Holt & Patterson provides high-quality business advisory services. Smart business owners need financial guidance that combines the basics of accounting with the analysis of business data. Holt & Patterson advisors think outside of the box to solve your business’s tax and planning needs. We serve our clients as a trusted ally and ensure they have an independent, objective place to discuss their business concerns.
Our personal relationships with our clients are a testament to our commitment to making the process easier for you. Let us show you how we can meet your needs all year long.
At Holt & Patterson, Our People Make All The Difference
At Holt & Patterson we are more than a group of accountants and advisors, we are trusted professionals who help business owners across the St. Louis region navigate the often nebulous world of business accounting. We have long-term relationships with many of our clients in part because we take a personal interest in our client’s lives, businesses, and families. Our services aren’t simply transactional, but rather a concerted effort focused on your long-term success.
Meet The Team

Angel Williams-Deimeke
Accounting Technicianangelwilliams@holtpatterson.com

Aren Cummings, CPA
Tax Specialistarencummings@holtpatterson.com

Audrey Thies
Assistant Director of Tax Servicesaudreythies@holtpatterson.com

Becky Kissel, CPA
Director of Tax Servicesbeckykissel@holtpatterson.com

Brad Bekebrede, CPA
Assistant Director of Audits & Reviewsbradbekebrede@holtpatterson.com

Chris McKinney, CPA
Audit & Assurance Serviceschrismckinney@holtpatterson.com

Denise Lucas
Payroll & Human Resources Managerdeniselucas@holtpatterson.com

Gwen Kesel
Payroll Specialistgwenkesel@holtpatterson.com

Jennifer Clifton
Director of Accounting Services & Quality Controljenniferclifton@holtpatterson.com

Jodi Harfmann
Assistant Office Managerjodiharfmann@holtpatterson.com

Josh Lohmann, CPA
Director of Audits & Reviewsjoshlohmann@holtpatterson.com

Julie Fauss, CPA
Chief Operations Officerjuliefauss@holtpatterson.com

Lauren Wallace
Assistant Manager of Payrolllaurenwallace@holtpatterson.com

Liezl Kurtz
Coordinator of Marketing & Communicationsliezlkurtz@holtpatterson.com

Lisa Hopton
Tax Preparerlisahopton@holtpatterson.com

Melissa Hutcherson
Office Managermelissahutcherson@holtpatterson.com

Michael Coen, CPA
Staff Accountantmikecoen@holtpatterson.com

Michael Patterson, CPA
Chief Executive Officermikepatterson@holtpatterson.com

Molly Smart, MBA
Administrative Assistantmollysmart@holtpatterson.com

Penny Buchmueller, CPA
Senior Tax Specialistpennybuchmueller@holtpatterson.com

Sue Merry
Accounting Techniciansuemerry@holtpatterson.com

Thomas Moore
Senior Auditorthomasmoore@holtpatterson.com

Seth Malinee, CPA
Staff Accountantsethmalinee@holtpatterson.com

William Meiners
Staff Accountantwillmeiners@holtpatterson.com

Payroll
Gwen Kesel, Lauren Wallace, and Denise Lucas

Tax Services
Audrey Thies, Mike Coen, Molly Smart, Lisa Hopton, Aren Cummings, Penny Buchmueller, Becky Kissel, Will Meiners, and Julie Fauss

Accounting Services
Aren Cummings, Audrey Thies, Mike Coen, Julie Fauss, Angel Williams-Deimeke, and Seth Malinee

Audits & Reviews
Chris McKinney, Thomas Moore, Josh Lohmann, and Brad Bekebrede

Administrative Team
Liezl Kurtz, Jodi Harfmann, and Molly Smart