OUR
TEAM
Amazing people that make our amazing work possible
This may be the “about us” page, but the first thing you need to know is we make it about you. Our success, happiness, and sleep depend on your satisfaction with our services. We sleep best knowing we make your life less stressful and by 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.
Chase
Intern
Chase is currently a junior at the University of Kansas on track to receive a degree in both Finance and Accounting. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas.
Beyond work, Chase loves to watch all things Kansas sports: the Chiefs, the Jayhawks, and especially the Royals this year! He also stays active on intramural soccer and football teams; in high school, Chase ran cross country and track all four years and still enjoys going on runs today. Chase’s favorite show is Suits and he likes to listen to almost any kind of music.
Chase is super excited to join the SWCPA team this spring!
Avery
Intern
Avery is currently a sophomore at the University of Kansas, where she is pursuing a dual major in Accounting and Finance while following a Pre-Law track. She was born in Gardner, Kansas, and raised in Plainfield, Illinois.
Growing up, Avery ran track and field all four years of high school and even went to state her senior year. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with family and friends and has upcoming summer plans to study abroad in Italy and vacation in Mexico. She loves all things KU and Kansas City Chiefs and attends their sporting games as much as possible. Her favorite shows are currently House of the Dragon and Criminal Minds.
Avery is so excited to be a part of the SWCPA team this spring!
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.