Making a Difference for You

Michael Abramson

Mike specializes in general business and tax matters and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.  Mike is a member and past president of B'nai B'rith, past Treasurer for the Jewish Federation of Omaha and the Rose Blumkin Home, past chairman of the Workforce Development Board for the City of Omaha, past president of Beth El Synagogue and the past Chair of the Metropolitan Community College Foundation Board.  Mike currently serves on the CPAmerica Tax Advisory Committee.  Mike graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a B.S.BA.; he then obtained his law degree from Creighton Law School.  He is a member of the AICPA, the NSCPA and the Omaha Bar Association.

Gene E. Arnold

Gene joined the firm in 1997 and specializes in management consulting, accounting, taxation, internal audit consulting and litigation support services.

Gene graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPA’s (NSCPA).  Gene has served on the NSCPA Management Consulting Service Committee and just finished a 10 year term on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of Nebraska. Gene and his wife Cathi are actively involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations in Omaha and Nebraska.  During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren as well as being an avid University of Nebraska fan.

Cindy Brenneman

Cindy joined the firm in 2011 and has more than fourteen years of Big Four public accounting experience. Cindy works in all areas of taxation, and specializes in flow-thru entities and tax planning for high net worth individual clients.

Cindy graduated from Wayne State College summa cum laude and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Cindy is active in many civic and charitable organizations.

Pat Calvert

Pat joined the firm in 2013 and prior to joining Frankel Zacharia, Calvert owned his own accounting practice, as well as served as CFO for a medical practice. His early experience as a revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service provided him with vast experience in the areas of taxation and representation before the IRS.

Pat graduated from Doane College and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Pat is the Treasurer for the Gretna Basketball Association and is involved with various local and civic organizations.

Dan Davis

Dan joined the firm in 2009 and devotes the majority of his time in the areas of auditing and accounting, and other business consulting services. Dan has experience working with a variety of businesses and their owners, with an emphasis serving companies in the manufacturing, construction, retail, real estate development, not-for-profit and employee benefit plans.

Dan graduated from Creighton University with his Bachelor in Business Administration, and from University of Nebraska Omaha with his Master’s in Business Administration. Dan is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Dan serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Midlands, and is on the Creighton University College of Business Administration Advisory Committee, and the Creighton University Accounting Department Advisory Committee.

Jeff Hoffman

Jeff joined the firm in 2014 and has more than twenty-two years of Big Four public accounting experience. Jeff enjoys serving a diverse group of clients in a variety of organizational structures and industries. Jeff serves private equity and closely-held businesses and provides value-added service to clients in structuring M&A and refinancing transactions. Jeff also provides tax planning, consulting and compliance services to numerous executive and high net worth individual clients.

Jeff graduated from University of Nebraska at Lincoln and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Jeff is active in many civic and charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society’s Advisory Committee for Hope in the Heartland Gala, King of Kings Lutheran Church, and the Omaha Agribusiness Club.

Ryan M. Luetkenhaus

Ryan joined the firm in 2003 and specializes in the areas of taxation, business consulting, and business valuation services as well as managing the tax practice of the firm.

Ryan graduated from Creighton University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Master of Business Administration.  Ryan also attended Golden Gate University where he earned his Master of Science in Taxation with high honors. Ryan was also accredited by the AICPA in Business Valuation (currently inactive).

Ryan is a member of the Omaha Estate Planning Council and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA).

Paul W. Reinsch, Jr.

Paul serves a diversified client base and specializes in taxation, financial and retirement planning, business consulting and litigation support services.  He serves on the firm's Executive Committee and is involved with various civic and charitable organizations.  Paul received his B.S.B.A. and his J.D. from Creighton University.  He is a member of the AICPA, the NSCPA, and is certified as a Personal Financial Specialist.

Travis Schmitz

Travis provides clients with financial reporting and tax services.  He also specializes in business consulting, including internal reporting and analysis, budgeting, retirement planning and various other business improvement and management solutions.  He has experience serving a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, real estate, wholesale distribution, technology, restaurant, and not-for-profit.  Travis received his B.S.B.A. from Creighton University, with majors in accounting and finance.

Scott Sorenson

Scott devotes the majority of his time in the areas of auditing and accounting, mergers and acquisitions, tax compliance, consulting C-level executives on high level corporate issues, and their personal wealth management planning, and is also experienced with the ERISA requirements related to benefit plan audits.  Scott serves as the Managing Partner of the Firm and serves on the Firm's Executive Committee. 

Scott graduated from Creighton University, and currently serves on the Creighton Accounting Dept. Business Advisory Board.  Scott also serves on the Board of the Omaha Children's Hospital Foundation, and he is a Trustee with the Omaha Business Ethics Alliance.  Scott is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Iowa and Nebraska Society of CPAs.

William A. Startzer

Bill joined the firm in 1984 and specializes in taxation, and estate planning, and is accredited in business valuation.

Bill graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Bill is a member of the Omaha Estate Planning Council and has been awarded the Certificate of Educational Achievement by the AICPA for its program in Tax Planning and Advising for Closely Held Businesses. Currently, Bill is active in many civic and charitable organizations.

Andrew Worthington

Andy joined the firm in 2009.  He works in all areas of taxation and business consultation, specializing in state and local tax issues and sales tax planning. Andy serves within a variety of industries, with a focus in in construction, real estate and transportation.

Andy graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha, and is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, he serves as treasurer of the Holy Name Housing Corporation, as well as stays active with other local civic organizations.  

Alex Zimmerman

Alex joined the firm in 2013, and his primary focus is in accounting and auditing services, specializing in construction, employee benefit plans, and not-for-profit.

Alex graduated magna cum laude from Creighton University in 2011 with his B.S. in Business Administration with degrees in both Accounting and Finance. Alex is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NESCPA). Currently, Alex is involved in various civic and professional organizations.

Jordan Downey

Jordan joined the firm in 2011.  He works in all areas of tax for individuals and businesses, specializing in closely held businesses. Jordan also provides financial reporting services.

Jordan graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Jordan is in involved in various civic and professional organizations.

Gail Endorf

Gail joined the firm in 2007 and devotes the majority of her time in the focus areas of auditing and accounting and general tax, and is experienced with not-for-profit and government accounting requirements.

Gail graduated from Concordia University Nebraska and obtained her Masters of Accounting (MAcc) from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Gail is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Gail is Vice President of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, and is a member of the Concordia University Nebraska Alumni Council.

Kurt W. Meisinger

Kurt joined the firm in 1992 and his primary focus is accounting and auditing services with significant experience with not-for-profit organizations. Kurt is a member of our business valuation team and has received accreditation in business valuation for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Kurt graduated from Wayne State College and is on the CPAmerica National not-for-profit team, is a member of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (NSCPA) not-for-profit committee, is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants (NSCPA).   Currently, Kurt serves on the boards of local not-for-profits. The Plattsmouth Optimist Club previously recognized Kurt as their "Friend of Youth" in honor and recognition of his outstanding and unselfish service to the community.

Dan Morris

Dan works with small to medium size businesses; individuals, trusts, and estates; and specializes in flow-through entity taxation and tax strategy for high-net-worth individuals.

Dan graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2006 with his B.S.B.A. in accounting and in 2007 with his Masters of Professional Accountancy. He was recently accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in business valuation. Dan is a member of the AICPA and the Nebraska Society of CPAs, and is involved in various civic and professional organizations.

Shari Munro

Shari joined the firm in 1993 and prior to that worked for Coopers & Lybrand in Omaha and Denver. Shari has experience in a variety of industries; including wholesale distribution, retail, construction, mortgage lending, government and not-for-profit.

Shari graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and Nebraska Society of CPAs. Currently, Shari serves on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Society of CPAs, and is also on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the UNO Alumni Association. She is a former board member of Skutt Catholic High School and remains on their finance committee. She and her husband Kevin are trustees of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Shari is also active with the American Heart Association and chaired the 2013 Go Red for Women event.

Rob Osborne

Rob joined the firm in 2006 and specialized in the firm’s construction, manufacturing, and ERISA-related benefit plan practice areas. Rob provides financial reporting services as well as tax services to individuals and closely-held businesses.

Rob graduated from Creighton University and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently Rob is a member of the Creighton University Omaha Recent Alumni Advisory Board and serves on the professional networking committee. Rob has successfully completed the AICPA’s Advanced Defined Contribution Plan Audit Certificate exam demonstrating the commitment to perform the highest quality audits for this very specialized area of practice.

Amy Sughroue

Amy joined the firm in 2007 after four years with a Big Four public accounting firm. Her primary focus and expertise is in all areas of taxation, but specializes in individuals, pass-through entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

Amy graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with her Bachelors in Business Administration as well as her Masters of Professional Accountancy. Amy is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Nebraska Society of CPAs (NSCPA). Currently, Amy is active in many civic and charitable organizations.