

See What Sets Us Apart as a Financial Partner
At Dakota CPA, we keep your finances clear and your workload light with responsible guidance and reliable service.
What We Value
We provide secure tools, practical advice and thoughtful improvements that make the work easier.

Bryan R. Hakeman
Owner
Bryan has 12+ years in public accounting. He holds a B.A. in Professional Accountancy and Business Administration from Augustana University (Sioux Falls). His focus includes agriculture, trucking, construction, and real estate. Clients value his responsive, relationship-driven approach. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, real estate investing, and being with his wife and daughters.
Certification
Mark J. Kohler Main Street Tax Professional

Katie Kruse
Staff Accountant
With over 13 years of experience in public accounting, Katie is a graduate of University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She specializes in bookkeeping, payroll, and cleanup projects. Married with two daughters, her family enjoys traveling around the Midwest to compete in USRA B-modified dirt track racing.

Josh Brown
Staff Accountant
Josh joined Dakota CPA in January 2021 after over four years as the Controller for Eldermark Software. A graduate of Jamestown College, he holds a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in Accounting and Financial Planning & Wealth Management. Josh provides tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services to a variety of clients. Outside the office, he enjoys weightlifting, researching investments, and spending time with family and friends.

Kellie Einck
Staff Accountant
Kellie joined Dakota CPA in 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Briar Cliff University and an M.B.A. from Louisiana State University. Before her public accounting experience, Kellie worked at a John Deere dealership in service management. While trucking and ag are passion industries, Kellie enjoys the variety of needs from all clients. Outside the office, she loves outdoor activities of any kind, spending time with family and friends, travelling, and trying new things.

Evan Eull
Tax Manager
Evan has nine years of experience in tax and accounting and is a graduate of the University of North Dakota. He works with small business owners and individuals on tax planning and preparation, helping them stay organized and avoid surprises at tax time. Clients appreciate his straightforward communication and careful, detail-oriented approach. Outside the office, Evan enjoys golfing and spending time with his dog, Blake.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Rebekah Hakeman
Office Manager
Rebekah transitioned to Dakota CPA in 2022 after six years of teaching. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching from Iowa State and a Master’s in Special Education from Morningside College. Rebekah brings her talent for quick learning, teaching, and communication to the team. She enjoys cooking, traveling, water activities, and quality time with her husband Bryan and their two daughters.


Who We Work With
Real estate teams, construction companies, trucking transportation, farms, small businesses and individuals.
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