Our Experts

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 spending quality time with his wife and daughters.
Certification
Mark J. Kohler Main Street Tax Professional

Elyssa Voss
Staff Accountant
Elyssa is a 2024 graduate of University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Business Administration. She is originally from Lincoln, NE, married to Peyton and a proud dog owner of Bella. She enjoys skiing, outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Additionally, she serves in the USAF Guard unit 114th FW Sioux Falls, bringing a unique perspective to the Dakota CPA team.

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.

Katie Kruse
Staff Accountant
With 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.

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.
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