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Our People Make the Difference
This may be the “About Us” page, but the first thing you should know is that we make it about you. Our success and happiness depend on your satisfaction with our services. We take the greatest pride in knowing we help make your life less stressful while maximizing your returns.
Jessica Brixius
Office Manager
Jessica is a lifelong resident of Lawrence, KS, where she has deep roots in the community. She is happily married to Anthony Brixius, the Deputy Chief of the Lawrence Police Department, and together they have two beautiful daughters.
Jessica spent 12 years working at Lawrence Memorial Hospital before joining the Sarah Williamson CPA team.
She enjoys spending her free time cheering on the KU Football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the KC Royals. Jessica also loves working out, indulging in a good book, and caring for her beloved three-legged Pitbull, Harley.
When she has the chance, she loves to vacation on a beach. Her commitment to family and community shines through in all she does, making her a valued member of the Sarah Williamson CPA team.
Her favorite quote is, “Life is Ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” – Charles Swindoll
Kristy Teska
Enrolled Agent/Registered Tax Preparer
Kristy is a KU graduate with a BS in Accounting and Business Administration and a master’s degree in Accounting and Information Systems. She’s an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.
Kristy grew up in Lawrence and rural Franklin County. Kristi says working at SWCPA means getting to be a part of a top-rated local small business with many opportunities to learn.
Outside of work, she enjoys being creative with her current hobby of hand quilting. Her two children attend KU, and she does her best to keep up with them by working out and taking tennis lessons with her husband. Kristy and her husband hope to do a lot of traveling soon.
Drew Keller
Intern
Drew is a junior studying accounting and finance at the University of Kansas. He is excited to get his professional career started in accounting. Having grown up in Mission, KS, he loves both Lawrence and the Kansas City area. When he has extra time, Drew enjoys recreational basketball and spending time with his friends and family. He also follows the Chiefs, Royals, and Jayhawks when he can keep up.
Avia Banks
Intern
Avia is a junior at the University of Kansas double-majoring in Accounting and Supply Chain Management. She currently serves as a teaching assistant for Supply Chain Management 310, an introductory course at KU, and a Business Student Recruitment Ambassador. She enjoys staying involved on campus and is currently the treasurer for the KU Fashion and Business organization and an active member in Beta Alpha Psi, the university’s honorary accounting organization. Last summer, she had the opportunity to study business abroad in Italy through the CIMBA program!
Lego
We firmly believe Lego is Douglas County’s best part-time greeter (very part-time).
Sure, he may sleep on the job while the rest of us are working, but once a customer walks through the door, he gives the warmest welcome.
Lego’s favorite quote comes from George Carlin, “What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around – that’s their job.”
Chili
AKA Chili Pepper, AKA Chili Dog, AKA Chili Girl, AKA Chill Dog Millionaire…
Chili has a lot of nicknames, and she gives a lot of love. Chili joined the Sarah Williamson CPA team in May of 2022. Her coworker Lego viewed the new hire as competition, but the two quickly became best friends.
Lego has trained her so well that we are confident the duo of Lego and Chili make up the best part-time greeting team in Douglas County. They absolutely love it when you walk through the door. In fact, Lego and Chili compete to see who can be most affectionate to clients.
Like Lego, Chili is a very part-time employee. She loves all things, especially walks, chasing butterflies, playing with Lego, new toys, ice and making new friends.