OUR TEAM
Expect only excellence and professionalism from each member of our team. Each CPA in our company is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Idaho Society of CPAs. Furthermore, several are also fully credentialed in other states in which they have active licenses. In addition, we are a member of the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section, which imposes mandatory peer review on a regular basis to ensure quality control of all members’ accounting and auditing services. Click each staff member’s photo below to view his or her bio and contact information.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Tori Gray, CPA
Tori Gray was born in North Idaho and grew up here and in Montana. She has deep roots in Kootenai County, with a large local extended family. After graduating from the University of Montana, Tori joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1992. In addition to her consistent focus on tax services, Tori became CEO of the Company in 2011.
She has also been very active in professional affairs, serving in various roles with the American Institute of CPAs, the Idaho Society of CPAs, and the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. Locally, she has served with various civic groups, most notably a long-time association with Sunrise Rotary. In her spare time, Tori enjoys traveling and spending time with family including her husband, his children and grandchildren.
Anthony Oss, CPA
Anthony Oss joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 2010, after obtaining a BS in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Idaho in 2008 and a MS in Accountancy with an emphasis in Taxation from Boise State University in 2010.
Anthony was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, where he and his wife are now raising their daughter. He also enjoys challenging friends on the basketball court.
Mike Schaffer, CPA
Mike has a Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude from North Dakota State University. Prior to joining the Firm he served as senior manager in the Tax Department at Eide Bailly LLP, Boise, ID. His professional designations include CPA Licenses in Idaho and North Dakota.
Lisa Nyquist
Lisa has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 1991 and is an Idaho native.
Mary Cooper
Mary joined the firm in December 2016. She’s a proud graduate of Gonzaga University with a Business Degree in Accounting. Before coming to MM&CO, she was a Retirement Plan Administrator for 26 years with Powers Stromberg Pension Consulting, Inc. in Spokane.
She has achieved the designation of Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) and is a member of the Gonzaga Prep Finance Committee.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Tad Johnson, CPA
Tad joined the firm in October 2018 and came to the team with over seven years of experience in public accounting. He also has experience in financial reporting. Tad holds a CPA license in both Idaho and Minnesota.
His education includes a B.S. in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas. Originally from Minnesota, Tad relocated to North Idaho in 2017.
He enjoys being involved in the community and is currently a member of the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary, a board member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and volunteers with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Laura Parasida, CPA & CFE
Laura joined our company in 2020 after working with a Spokane Accounting Firm. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Idaho, with a B.S. Degree in Business Accounting and a Master of Accountancy Degree.
Tyler Bonner, CPA
Tyler joined our firm in December of 2021 after moving here from Yakima, WA, where he worked for Alegria & Company Accounting Firm. He received his Accounting Degree from Whitworth University in Spokane.
Korby Baker
Korby joined the firm in 2010. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Business.
Madison Rowley
Madi joined the firm in December 2016. As an Idaho native, she graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Emily Finley
Emily joined the firm in December 2020 after working as a Public Accountant with a Spokane Accounting firm. She’s a native of Washington State and a 2018 Honors graduate of Eastern Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Professional Accounting.
Kelly Nikula
Kelly has been with MMCO since 1983 serving a variety of roles, including Network Administrator for the IT department. With more than 30 years in the industry, Kelly has recently joined the small business services department as an Accountant, focusing on bookkeeping and payroll. She has a degree in Computer Programming from Las Vegas Education Dynamics Institute and also attended the University of Nevada majoring in Accounting. Kelly is a certified QBO Pro-Advisor and enjoys volunteering at local community events in her free time.
Email: Kelly Wolf
Daniell Alworth
Since joining the Company in 2011, Daniell has been working on her associates degree at North Idaho College and plans to pursue further education after that at Lewis Clark State College. She is a North Idaho native.
Kieley Nielsen
Kieley joined the firm in 2018. She started at the front desk and worked her way into an Accountant position with the CAS department. She is a Native Idahoan that studied Business & Hospitality at North Idaho College.
Sydney Soppe
Sydney joined our firm in 2021 after serving on our staff as an Audit Intern for two years. A Boise native and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boise State University, she is also a Summa Cum Laude Business graduate of Idaho State University. Aside from her duties at Magnuson McHugh, Sydney is also involved in Coeur d’Alene’s Women In Business organization.
Mike Webster
Mike joined the firm in 2020. He graduated from Lewis & Clark State College with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management Accounting. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, he’s been an Idaho resident for 15 years. He was previously a Warehouse and Operations Manager for H&H Company.
Dan Parsley
Dan is a 4th generation North Idaho native that joined our firm in January 2022.
With a BAS degree in Accounting, Dan was formerly employed by Myer & Stauffer LC in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in Medicare and Medicaid Auditing.
Jeannette Alegria
Jeannette is a Coeur d’Alene native who joined the firm in October 2022. She graduated Magna Cum
Laude with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Lewis-Clark State College and was formerly a Corporate
Accountant for a publicly traded company.
Shelby Harding
Shelby joined the firm in May 2021. This well-traveled Spokane native is a graduate of Keele University in the United Kingdom and Whitworth University in Spokane. She was previously an Administrative Assistant in Dermatology and Imaging and an Editor/Contributor to Concourse Magazine and the Whitworthian.
Outside of work, she’s involved in the Keele University USA Alumni group and actively supports the Kootenai Humane Society and the Shriner’s Hospital.
Isaac Edwards
Isaac joined the firm in February 2022. An Idaho native, he graduated from Chapman University in California. He previously interned at Baker Tilly, US, LLP. He’s a member of the Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID.
Natalie Grace
A relatively new arrival to North Idaho, Natalie started with Magnuson McHugh in July 2022. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University and is pursuing a Master’s in Accountancy at Boise State University.
Donna Wilson
Donna has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 2008.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Lisa Nyquist
Lisa has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 1991 and is an Idaho native.
Tad Johnson, CPA
Tad joined the firm in October 2018 and came to the team with over seven years of experience in public accounting. He also has experience in financial reporting. Tad holds a CPA license in both Idaho and Minnesota.
His education includes a B.S. in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas. Originally from Minnesota, Tad relocated to North Idaho in 2017.
He enjoys being involved in the community and is currently a member of the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary, a board member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and volunteers with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Laura Parasida, CPA & CFE
Laura joined our company in 2020 after working with a Spokane Accounting Firm. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Idaho, with a B.S. Degree in Business Accounting and a Master of Accountancy Degree.
Korby Baker
Korby joined the firm in 2010. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Business.
Sydney Soppe
Sydney joined our firm in 2021 after serving on our staff as an Audit Intern for two years. A Boise native and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boise State University, she is also a Summa Cum Laude Business graduate of Idaho State University. Aside from her duties at Magnuson McHugh, Sydney is also involved in Coeur d’Alene’s Women In Business organization.
Mike Webster
Mike joined the firm in 2020. He graduated from Lewis & Clark State College with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management Accounting. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, he’s been an Idaho resident for 15 years. He was previously a Warehouse and Operations Manager for H&H Company.
Dan Parsley
Dan is a 4th generation North Idaho native that joined our firm in January 2022.
With a BAS degree in Accounting, Dan was formerly employed by Myer & Stauffer LC in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in Medicare and Medicaid Auditing.
Jeannette Alegria
Jeannette is a Coeur d’Alene native who joined the firm in October 2022. She graduated Magna Cum
Laude with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Lewis-Clark State College and was formerly a Corporate
Accountant for a publicly traded company.
Donna Wilson
Donna has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 2008.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Lisa Nyquist
Lisa has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 1991 and is an Idaho native.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Madison Rowley
Madi joined the firm in December 2016. As an Idaho native, she graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Kelly Nikula
Kelly has been with MMCO since 1983 serving a variety of roles, including Network Administrator for the IT department. With more than 30 years in the industry, Kelly has recently joined the small business services department as an Accountant, focusing on bookkeeping and payroll. She has a degree in Computer Programming from Las Vegas Education Dynamics Institute and also attended the University of Nevada majoring in Accounting. Kelly is a certified QBO Pro-Advisor and enjoys volunteering at local community events in her free time.
Email: Kelly Wolf
Daniell Alworth
Since joining the Company in 2011, Daniell has been working on her associates degree at North Idaho College and plans to pursue further education after that at Lewis Clark State College. She is a North Idaho native.
Kieley Nielsen
Kieley joined the firm in 2018. She started at the front desk and worked her way into an Accountant position with the CAS department. She is a Native Idahoan that studied Business & Hospitality at North Idaho College.
Shelby Harding
Shelby joined the firm in May 2021. This well-traveled Spokane native is a graduate of Keele University in the United Kingdom and Whitworth University in Spokane. She was previously an Administrative Assistant in Dermatology and Imaging and an Editor/Contributor to Concourse Magazine and the Whitworthian.
Outside of work, she’s involved in the Keele University USA Alumni group and actively supports the Kootenai Humane Society and the Shriner’s Hospital.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Madison Rowley
Madi joined the firm in December 2016. As an Idaho native, she graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Daniell Alworth
Since joining the Company in 2011, Daniell has been working on her associates degree at North Idaho College and plans to pursue further education after that at Lewis Clark State College. She is a North Idaho native.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Mary Cooper
Mary joined the firm in December 2016. She’s a proud graduate of Gonzaga University with a Business Degree in Accounting. Before coming to MM&CO, she was a Retirement Plan Administrator for 26 years with Powers Stromberg Pension Consulting, Inc. in Spokane.
She has achieved the designation of Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) and is a member of the Gonzaga Prep Finance Committee.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Tori Gray, CPA
Tori Gray was born in North Idaho and grew up here and in Montana. She has deep roots in Kootenai County, with a large local extended family. After graduating from the University of Montana, Tori joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1992. In addition to her consistent focus on tax services, Tori became CEO of the Company in 2011.
She has also been very active in professional affairs, serving in various roles with the American Institute of CPAs, the Idaho Society of CPAs, and the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. Locally, she has served with various civic groups, most notably a long-time association with Sunrise Rotary. In her spare time, Tori enjoys traveling and spending time with family including her husband, his children and grandchildren.
Anthony Oss, CPA
Anthony Oss joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 2010, after obtaining a BS in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Idaho in 2008 and a MS in Accountancy with an emphasis in Taxation from Boise State University in 2010.
Anthony was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, where he and his wife are now raising their daughter. He also enjoys challenging friends on the basketball court.
Mike Schaffer, CPA
Mike has a Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude from North Dakota State University. Prior to joining the Firm he served as senior manager in the Tax Department at Eide Bailly LLP, Boise, ID. His professional designations include CPA Licenses in Idaho and North Dakota.
Nicole Potter, CPA
Nicole started with the firm in November 2017. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She was previously with an accounting firm in Spokane and has twelve years of experience in tax and accounting.
Tad Johnson, CPA
Tad joined the firm in October 2018 and came to the team with over seven years of experience in public accounting. He also has experience in financial reporting. Tad holds a CPA license in both Idaho and Minnesota.
His education includes a B.S. in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas. Originally from Minnesota, Tad relocated to North Idaho in 2017.
He enjoys being involved in the community and is currently a member of the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary, a board member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and volunteers with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Tyler Bonner, CPA
Tyler joined our firm in December of 2021 after moving here from Yakima, WA, where he worked for Alegria & Company Accounting Firm. He received his Accounting Degree from Whitworth University in Spokane.
Emily Finley
Emily joined the firm in December 2020 after working as a Public Accountant with a Spokane Accounting firm. She’s a native of Washington State and a 2018 Honors graduate of Eastern Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Professional Accounting.
Isaac Edwards
Isaac joined the firm in February 2022. An Idaho native, he graduated from Chapman University in California. He previously interned at Baker Tilly, US, LLP. He’s a member of the Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID.
Natalie Grace
A relatively new arrival to North Idaho, Natalie started with Magnuson McHugh in July 2022. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University and is pursuing a Master’s in Accountancy at Boise State University.
Michelle Schini Haneline, CPA
Michelle is a third generation Coeur d’Alene resident and proudly serves as President of Magnuson, McHugh & Company. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990, and joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1995. Her current areas of focus include individual and business taxation as well as developing a practice in medical, dental consulting and business valuations. Michelle also has nearly 20 years’ experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
She currently serves as Treasurer of the North Idaho College Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snow skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband and children.
Tori Gray, CPA
Tori Gray was born in North Idaho and grew up here and in Montana. She has deep roots in Kootenai County, with a large local extended family. After graduating from the University of Montana, Tori joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 1992. In addition to her consistent focus on tax services, Tori became CEO of the Company in 2011.
She has also been very active in professional affairs, serving in various roles with the American Institute of CPAs, the Idaho Society of CPAs, and the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. Locally, she has served with various civic groups, most notably a long-time association with Sunrise Rotary. In her spare time, Tori enjoys traveling and spending time with family including her husband, his children and grandchildren.
Anthony Oss, CPA
Anthony Oss joined Magnuson, McHugh & Company in 2010, after obtaining a BS in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Idaho in 2008 and a MS in Accountancy with an emphasis in Taxation from Boise State University in 2010.
Anthony was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, where he and his wife are now raising their daughter. He also enjoys challenging friends on the basketball court.
Mike Schaffer, CPA
Mike has a Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude from North Dakota State University. Prior to joining the Firm he served as senior manager in the Tax Department at Eide Bailly LLP, Boise, ID. His professional designations include CPA Licenses in Idaho and North Dakota.
Lisa Nyquist
Lisa has been with Magnuson McHugh & Company since 1991 and is an Idaho native.
Tad Johnson, CPA
Tad joined the firm in October 2018 and came to the team with over seven years of experience in public accounting. He also has experience in financial reporting. Tad holds a CPA license in both Idaho and Minnesota.
His education includes a B.S. in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas. Originally from Minnesota, Tad relocated to North Idaho in 2017.
He enjoys being involved in the community and is currently a member of the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary, a board member of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and volunteers with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Tyler Bonner, CPA
Tyler joined our firm in December of 2021 after moving here from Yakima, WA, where he worked for Alegria & Company Accounting Firm. He received his Accounting Degree from Whitworth University in Spokane.
Emily Finley
Emily joined the firm in December 2020 after working as a Public Accountant with a Spokane Accounting firm. She’s a native of Washington State and a 2018 Honors graduate of Eastern Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Professional Accounting.
Isaac Edwards
Isaac joined the firm in February 2022. An Idaho native, he graduated from Chapman University in California. He previously interned at Baker Tilly, US, LLP. He’s a member of the Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID.
Natalie Grace
A relatively new arrival to North Idaho, Natalie started with Magnuson McHugh in July 2022. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University and is pursuing a Master’s in Accountancy at Boise State University.