Shane Grant
Managing Partner
"My goal is to build a firm centered around providing an excellent client experience."
Shane Contact Info
Birthplace: Murray, Utah
In accounting since 1993.
Bachelors of Accounting; Masters of Accountancy; both from University of Utah
Hobbies and passions: Mountain biking, road biking, wake surfing, snow skiing
Favorite pizza toppings: Are there other toppings besides cheese & pepperoni?
Thoughts on the morality of pineapple on pizza: I choose not to judge.
Favorite movie: The Marvel Universe shows have been great fun.
Favorite quote: “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” - Abraham Lincoln
Spencer Strickland
Tax Partner
"I try to make it all about the client. Whatever is best for the client in the end will be best for me.”
Spencer Contact Info
Birthplace: Orem, Utah (but considers himself from Michigan since he moved there when he was only a few weeks old.)
In accounting since 2002
Bachelors of Accounting; Masters of Accountancy; both from University of Utah
Hobbies and passions: Hiking, camping, kayaking, cliff jumping, and anything in the water.
Favorite pizza toppings: Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms
Thoughts on the morality of pineapple on pizza: It’s okay, I like it.
Favorite movie: The Great Escape
Favorite quote: “Be excellent to each other.” -- Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure
Lyz Tesseyman
CPA, Tax Manager
"I like being a Tax accountant because there are not many words involved mostly just organizing and calculating numbers.”
Lyz Contact Info
Birthplace: Arizona
In accounting since 2013.
Bachelors of Accounting; Masters of Accountancy; both from Westminster College, Salt Lake City.
Dreams/goals: To make partner at Grant Strickland CPAs
Hobbies and passions: Photography, motorcycling, boating, summer activities, sewing, organizing.
Favorite pizza toppings: Veggies.
Thoughts on the morality of pineapple on pizza: Delicious with BBQ sauce not marinara sauce.
Pets: Miniature, hyper pit mix named Bentley.
Favorite quote: “Together we stand, divided we fall.” —Pink Floyd
Chase Anthony
Tax Manager
Chase Contact Info
Birthplace: Detroit Michigan
In accounting since 2014
Bachelors of Accounting; Masters of Accountancy; both from the University of Utah
Hobbies and passions: Reading, hiking, biking, gaming
Favorite pizza toppings: pepperoni
Thoughts on the morality of pineapple on pizza: All pizza is moral
Favorite movie: Jurassic Park
Favorite quote: "Life, uh, finds a way." - Ian Malcom
Stephanie Stiles
Office Manager
"I love to help people be successful by doing the behind the scenes work.”
Stephanie Contact Info
Birthplace: Murray, Utah
Bachelor of Arts, Vocal Performance, University of Utah
Hobbies/passions: In case you can’t tell from her degree and photo, Steph loves to sing.
Thoughts on the morality of pineapple on pizza: Pineapple TOTALLY belongs on pizza.
Viki Krat
Staff Accountant
Viki's Contact Info
Birthplace: Ukraine, Bila Tserkva City
In accounting since:2006
Bachelor of Accounting, Masters of Accountancy, both from National Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Audit, Kyiv (Ukraine)
Hobbies/passions: Reading, Hiking, Road Biking, Summer Water Activities, Bowling
Dreams/Goals: To consistently meet or exceed clients' expectations, building long-term and positive relationships.
Favorite Movie: Top Gun: Maverick
Favorite Quote: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
Now that you know a little about us, please feel free to reach out to us and introduce yourself.