E. Lynn Hansen, CPA
Partner
Lynn is one of the original founders of the firm Hansen, Bradshaw, Malmrose & Erickson. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University in 1973. Lynn's personal technical competence is in the area of planning and taxation of corporations, partnerships, individuals and estates, and real estate. Lynn has served in various professional and civic associations. He is married and has four children and eight grandchildren.
Clarke R. Bradshaw, CPA
Partner
Clarke is one of the original founders of the firm Hansen, Bradshaw, Malmrose & Erickson. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University in 1976. Clarke's personal technical competence is in the area of planning and taxation of corporations, partnerships, individuals and estates. Clarke has served in various professional and civic associations. He is married and has five children.
Gary E. Malmrose, CPA
Partner
Gary is also one of the original founders of the firm Hansen, Bradshaw, Malmrose & Erickson. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University in 1977. Gary's personal technical competence is in the area of planning and taxation of corporations, partnerships, individuals and estates. Gary has served in various professional and civic associations. He is married and has five children and ten grandchildren.
Edwin L. Erickson, CPA
Partner
Ed is the partner in charge of the firm’s accounting and auditing engagements. He joined the firm in 1991 after 13 years with the audit departments of 2 national CPA firms. Ed graduated with a Bachelor's Degree cum laude from Utah State University in 1978. His areas of expertise include construction, local governments, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plan audits. He is currently a member of the UACPA Practice Advisory Council and has been an instructor in several local and national CPA and finance officer training programs. He is married with three sons and a granddaughter. He enjoys golf and other sports.
Michael L. Smith, CPA
Partner
Michael has been practicing in public accounting since graduating with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from Brigham Young University in 1994. He started with the firm in August 1996. He has extensive experience with a variety of income tax consulting and preparation engagements for large to medium-sized businesses in varying industries. His experience also includes management and preparation of various financial statement audit and review engagements. His industry experience includes real estate development and construction, rental property ownership and management (including HUD financed and Low Income Tax Credit projects), wholesale and retail manufacturing companies, professional service providers, city governments and non-profit organizations. Michael is married and has four children.
Jason L. Tanner, CPA
Partner
Jason has been practicing in public accounting since graduating with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the University of Utah in 1996 and 1997. He started with the firm in 1997. He has extensive experience with a variety of income tax consulting and preparation engagements for large to medium-sized businesses in varying industries. His experience also includes management and preparation of various financial statement audit and review engagements. His industry experience includes construction, wholesale and retail manufacturing companies, professional service providers, city governments and non-profit organizations. Jason is married and has four children. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and participating various outdoor activities.
Janice Anderson
Manager
Janice has been with the firm since its origination in 1980. She graduated from LDS Business College. Her expertise is in general accounting procedures and training for small and mid-size companies. She has experience with professional service, real estate development, and general retail entities. She performs taxation planning and services for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. She is married and has two children.
Robert D. Wood, CPA
Manager
Robert has been in the auditing profession since 2000 and has been with the firm since 2005. He graduated with a Masters in Professional Accountancy from Weber State University in May 2000. He began his career with the Utah State Auditor’s Office where he planned and performed governmental and single audits. Robert's personal technical competence is in governmental, not-for-profit, and small- and medium-sized businesses. He is currently a member of various professional associations. He is married and has three children.
Aaron R. Hixson, CPA
Manager
Aaron is a manager in the firm's accounting and auditing department. He joined the firm in 2007 after 5 years with the audit departments of Ernst & Young LLP and Eide Bailly LLP. Aaron graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University in 2001 and a Master's Degree from the University of Utah in 2002. His areas of expertise include local governments, manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and retirement plan audits. He is married with four children.
Ted C. Gardiner, CPA
Manager
Ted joined HBME in 2006. Before HBME, he worked for two years at KPMG in Salt Lake City. Ted has a wide range of tax experience, mostly centered on compliance and tax planning for small businesses, multi-state corporations, international businesses, and high net-worth individuals. Ted’s Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Accounting from Brigham Young University (earned in 2004) are framed in crimson red. He is married with one child.
Jeffrey B. Miles, CPA
Senior Associate
Jeff has been in public accounting since 2006. He graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance. He worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas for two years, providing assurance services for private companies and employee benefit plans. He joined the firm's audit department in 2008. In addition to private companies and employee benefit plans, Jeffrey provides assurance services for local governments, non-profit organizations, and low-income/HUD-insured loan Housing Projects. He is married with two children.
Jesse S. Malmrose
Senior Associate
Jesse has been with the firm since 1999. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Degree in Accounting from the University of Utah in 2003. Jesse has experience in taxation for individual, partnerships, corporations, estates and tax exempt organizations. He also has experience with accounting in QuickBooks and prepares payroll reports for many clients. He is married and has three children.
Nate E. Erickson
Senior Associate
Nate has been with the firm since 2006. Nate graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 2004 and a Master's Degree in Business Administration in 2006. His expertise is in individual, partnership and corporate taxation as well as audits of various corporations and local governments. He is married and has a daughter, and enjoys golf and other outdoor activities.
Diane Brown
Senior Associate
Diane has been with the firm since 2005. She graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. She has over 26 years of accounting experience, specializing in small-business accounting and taxation. She has experience with professional service, real estate development, and general retail entities. She performs taxation planning and services for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. She is married and has five children and two grandchildren. Diane's hobbies include traveling, entertaining, reading, and yoga.
Andrea Christopherson
Staff Associate
Andrea has been with the firm since 2002. She
graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She has experience with
professional service, real estate development, and general retail
entities. She performs taxation planning and services for
partnerships, corporations, and individuals. She is married and
has three children.
Cori Crandall
Staff Associate
Cori joined the firm in January of 2008. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She primarily focuses on personal finance accounting, tax preparation, and governmental accounting. Cori is married and does not yet have children.
Charrie Peay
Office Manager
Charrie has been with the firm since 1983. She provides a variety of administrative functions.