A Bit About Us
Presnell Gage, PLLC is an accounting and consulting firm, providing a full range of services across a spectrum of industries and interests. Since 1950, we have helped individuals and businesses prosper in increasingly complex, competitive, and ever-changing environments.
Our practice consists of serving the needs of individuals, closely held businesses, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit and governmental entities. Our goal is to continue to provide quality services to our clients and strive to keep the reputation we have for excellence. To accomplish that, we have a dynamic, creative workforce that has been trained to see the whole picture so they can help clients craft complete solutions to complex problems.
Meet The Team
Jackson E. Davis, CPA
Managing Partner
JACKSON E. DAVIS, CPA Managing Partner
Jackson Davis is the Managing Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been providing consulting, accounting, and taxation services for businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations since 1988. He has extensive experience with taxation in the agricultural industry and in all aspects of small business management.
Jackson received a Bachelor of Science in business with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Idaho. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Aaron Ranisate, CPA
Capital Partner
AARON RANISATE, CPA Capital Partner
Aaron Ranisate is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She has been with the firm since 1996. Aaron specializes in all areas of taxation including income taxation for individuals, business entities, and estate and trust taxation. She also provides other consulting and accounting services in financial areas affecting small business individuals.
Aaron is a native of Troy, Idaho. She graduated in 1996 from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Accounting. After graduation, she moved back to the area and now resides in Genesee, Idaho, with her two daughters. Aaron is a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and works with community service organizations in the area.
Scott J. Dockins, CPA
Capital Partner
SCOTT J. DOCKINS, CPA Capital Partner
Scott Dockins is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been providing auditing and accounting services for individuals, small businesses, governmental entities, and non-profits since 1979.
In addition to his vast experience servicing the needs of businesses in a variety of industries, he serves as a reviewer in the Practice Monitoring Program sponsored by the AICPA, and has performed peer reviews in over 90 CPA firms around the western United States.
Scott just finished serving a five-year term on the Idaho State Board of Accountancy, and his final year he served as Board Chair.
Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting from the University of Idaho. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Becca Dugger, CPA
Capital Partner
BECCA DUGGER, CPA Capital Partner
Becca Dugger is a Capital Partner at Presnell Gage. She has been with the firm since 2008. Becca provides accounting, consulting, financial reporting, taxation, and tax planning services to individuals and businesses. She specifically enjoys working with closely-held businesses and family groups and being a trusted advisor to her clients.
Becca received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Managerial Accounting Emphasis from Lewis-Clark State College in 2008, and she was recognized for being the Lewis-Clark State College Business Division’s Outstanding Graduate. In 2012, she was recognized for being Lewis-Clark State College Business Division’s Alumni of the Year. Becca scored in the top five throughout the state of Idaho on the CPA exam. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and the AICPA.
Becca values community involvement and spends much of her time volunteering for local non-profit organizations. She is also a proud wife and mother of two.
Nick Nicholson, CPA
Associate Partner
NICK NICHOLSON, CPA Associate Partner
Nick Nicholson is an Associate Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been with the firm since 2005. Nick provides accounting, auditing, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses.
Nick received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Point Loma Nazarene University. He is a member of the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and is affiliated with several professional organizations including the NW Foundation of Hope.
Dawn Aliverti, CPA
Associate Partner
DAWN ALIVERTI, CPA, Associate Partner
Dawn Aliverti is an Associate Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She joined the firm in 2004 with experience in accounting and auditing of nonprofit and governmental entities. She devotes her time specializing in the firm’s accounting and auditing practice, and provides consulting and accounting services for nonprofit and small business entities.
Dawn received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also involved with several public service and community organizations.
Scott Taylor, CPA
Associate Partner
SCOTT TAYLOR, CPA Manager
Scott Taylor is an Associate Partner at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2012. Scott provides auditing, accounting, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses.
Scott received a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Idaho. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as several public service and community organizations.
Calvin J. Hogg, CPA
Manager
CALVIN J. HOGG, CPA, Manager
Calvin Hogg is a Manager in both the Orofino and Grangeville offices of Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2009.
Calvin’s background includes over 30 years as a CPA in public and private accounting, including considerable experience in the timber industry as well as business and individual tax preparation and planning.
Calvin received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Slippery Rock University. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Tom Luper, CPA
Manager
TOM LUPER, CPA Manager
Tom Luper, CPA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and he has been with the firm since 2009.
Tom received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Idaho. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Tom provides auditing, accounting, consulting, and taxation services to individuals and businesses. His areas of expertise include governmental auditing, farmer taxation, and auditing of retirement plans.
Lindsey Frei, EA
Manager
LINDSEY FREI, EA Manager
Lindsey Frei, EA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2010.
She graduated from the University of Idaho with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business with emphasis in Accounting and Finance in 2011.
Lindsey has experience in individual, business, estate, and trust taxation, accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, and consulting for individuals, business entities, and non-profits.
Kiall Swift, CPA
Manager
KIALL SWIFT, CPA Manager
Kiall Swift is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC. He has been with the firm since 2013.
Kiall provides income tax, planning, and research services to businesses and individuals, and he has extensive experience with taxation in the agricultural industry.
Kiall graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration majoring in Professional Accounting/Finance. He is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and both the Idaho and Washington Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
Jason Smith, CPA
Manager
JASON SMITH, CPA Manager
Jason Smith, CPA, is a Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2014.
Jason’s passion is helping individuals and small businesses interpret their performance through their financial statements so they can make more informed decisions as well as proactive tax planning, forecasting, and strategizing to help clients keep more of their hard-earned money.
Jason’s background includes over five years as a CPA in public accounting and has experience in taxation, accounting, preparing and interpreting financial statements, audits, and consulting for individuals, business entities, non-profits, and governmental entities. Jason also has experience in business valuations.
Matt Bayly,
Supervisor
MATT BAYLY, Supervisor
Matt Bayly, is a Supervisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC.
Ryan Eaton, CPA
Supervisor
RYAN EATON, CPA Supervisor
Ryan Eaton, CPA, is a Supervisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2017.
Ryan graduated from Washington State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance. Ryan has experience in individual and business taxation, accounting, auditing, financial statement preparation, and consulting.
Emily Page, CPA
Supervisor
EMILY PAGE, Supervisor
Emily Page is a 2017 graduate of the University of Idaho with a double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Emily joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2018.
Emily has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Taylor Nelson, CPA
Senior Accountant
TAYLOR NELSON, CPA Senior Accountant
Taylor Nelson is a 2018 graduate of the University of Idaho with a Master’s Degree in Accounting and a 2015 graduate of the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness.
Taylor joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2019 and attained her CPA license in 2020, and she has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Tevis Lee, CPA
Senior Accountant
TEVIS LEE, CPA Senior Accountant
Tevis Lee, CPA
Senior Accountant
Tevis Lee, CPA, joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2018 and attained his CPA license in 2019.
Tevis is a 2018 graduate of The University of Idaho with a Master’s Degree in Accountancy and a 2017 graduate of Lewis-Clark State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Managerial Accounting Emphasis.
Tevis has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Joseph Schmidt, CPA
Senior Accountant
JOSEPH SCHMIDT, CPA Senior Accountant
Joseph Schmidt, CPA
Senior Accountant
Joe Schmidt joined Presnell Gage, PLLC, in 2019 and attained his CPA license in 2020. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Joe has experience in tax, accounting, and auditing.
Danica Davis, CPA
Senior Accountant
DANICA DAVIS, CPA Senior Accountant
Danica Davis is a Senior Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and joined the firm in 2020.
Danica is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a Masters of Accountancy and a double major in accounting and management information systems. Danica received the Idaho Society of CPA’s Award, which is given to students that plan on staying in Idaho and represent the CPA profession well.
Brysen Hoff,
Staff Accountant
BRYSEN HOFF, Staff Accountant
Brysen Hoff is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Kaela Southwick,
Staff Accountant
KAELA SOUTHWICK, Staff Accountant
Kaela Southwick is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Caleb Sutherland,
Staff Accountant
CALEB SUTHERLAND, Staff Accountant
Caleb Sutherland is a Staff Accountant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Moscow office and has been with the firm since 2022.
Kelly Harwick,
Acct. Depart. Manager
KELLY HARWICK, Accounting Department Manager
Kelly Harwick is the Accounting Department Manager and a QuickBooks Desktop Pro Advisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office. She has been with the firm since 2005.
Cindy McAleer,
Firm Acct. Assistant
CINDY MCALEER, Firm Accounting Assistant
Cindy McAleer is the Firm Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage. She started her career with Presnell Gage, PLLC, in October 1998.
Cindy grew up in Garfield, WA, and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts / Communication degree. Between her spouse and herself they have four children in four states, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska, and grandchildren in Montana and Alaska. Outside of the office, she is a supporter of Special Olympics, enjoys camping at nearby Heyburn State Park, and river rafting the Selway River.
Peggy Gottschalk,
Senior Accounting Assistant
PEGGY GOTTSCHALK, Senior Accounting Assistant
Peggy Gottschalk is a Senior Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2013.
Peggy graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting, and she has experience in tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Rebecca Johnston,
Senior Accounting Assistant
REBECCA JOHNSTON, Senior Accounting Assistant
Rebecca Johnston is a Senior Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2019.
Rebecca has experience in tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Kari Plank,
Accounting Assistant
KARI PLANK, Accounting Assistant
Kari Plank is an Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 2014. Kari graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with an AAS degree in Bookkeeping.
Kari has experience in bookkeeping with an emphasis on payroll preparation and taxes, extensive experience with QuickBooks desktop, and is a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor.
Angela Walker,
Accounting Assistant
ANGELA WALKER, Accounting Assistant
Angela Walker is an Accounting Assistant and QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Grangeville office. She has been with the firm since 2021.
Brianne Shimer,
Accounting Assistant
BRIANNE SHIMER, Accounting Assistant
Brianne Shimer is an Accounting Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Orofino office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Mary Holliman,
Administration Manager
MARY HOLLIMAN, Administration Manager
Mary Holliman is the Administration Manager at Presnell Gage, PLLC. She is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College and has been with the firm since 1993.
Brenda Martin,
Administrative Assistant
BRENDA MARTIN, Administrative Assistant
Brenda Martin is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC’s Moscow office. She has been with the firm since 2016.
Robin Blume,
Administrative Assistant
ROBIN BLUME, Administrative Assistant
Robin Blume is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, and has been with the firm since 1986.
Edie Anderson,
Administrative Assistant
EDIE ANDERSON, Administrative Assistant
Edie Anderson is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Orofino office. She has been with the firm since 2009.
Natalie Burnside,
Administrative Assistant
NATALIE BURNSIDE, Administrative Assistant
Natalie Burnside is an Administrative Assistant at Presnell Gage, PLLC, in our Lewiston office and has been with the firm since 2021.
Our Honored Retired Partners:
- Philip W. Presnell
- Donald Gage
- Betty L. Nagle
- Wayne Schultz
- David L. Swan
- Patrick J. Nuxoll
- Bradley D. Swan
- Philip J. Nuxoll
- Mitchell J. Marx
