Meet The Team

Our Teams

Our Partners

Donald A Nelson, EA

Senior Partner

Donald is an expert in optimizing tax savings by structuring and strategizing for his clients. He previously worked as an IRS agent but soon after took over the family practice. Donald and his wife, Amy, live in American Fork with their three children. They have served on the National Board for Families Supporting Adoption. Him and his family enjoy humanitarian projects, especially abroad, and BYU sports.

Nathan Cardon, EA

Senior Partner

Nathan is highly skilled in maximizing tax savings for his clients through tailored advice and strategic maneuvers. He has a master’s degree from Utah State University. He worked as an IRS auditor, where he and Donald met. He and his wife have 6 wonderful children. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and boating.

 

Caleb Cardon, EA

Senior Partner

Caleb specializes in small to medium sized business taxes and tax planning. Caleb has his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and advanced degree from the University of Utah. He, his wife, and their 4 kids enjoy traveling, service opportunities, and all kinds of outdoor sports.

Owen Grube, EA

Junior Partner

Owen is an expert in researching and learning new tax laws to increase client tax savings and has been with DBN Tax for several years. He received his Bachelor of Accounting from Brigham Young University – Idaho. Owen and his wife have two sons. In his free time Owen enjoys hunting, fishing, and skiing.

Lauren Piper

Executive Assistant

Lauren is very passionate about helping others and solving problems. With 10+ years of experience in various positions in hotels from breakfast attendant to manager, she has learned many ways to solve complaints and issues that arise in various types of situations. In her spare time, she likes to travel and she also crews for hot air balloon teams.

Katelynn Pierpont

Admin Assistant

Katelynn is highly motivated to excellence in her work and personal life. She is driven daily to be the best version of herself and strives to rise to every challenge. Prior to this position she worked as a barber and won a number of awards for her work, one award being Stylist of the year 2023, chosen out of over 500 barbers. She loves reading, history, art and family time.

Our Receptionist Team

Ashley Gilman

Office Manager-AF

Ashley is accomplished and goal-driven. She has 15+ years experience in management, supervision and office administration. She is a previous owner, manager, and general manager in hospitality. Ashley loves outdoor activities of any kind however, fall weather is her favorite. She also enjoys hosting events and spending time with family.

Makayla Brown

Office Manager-SLC

Makayla enjoys working and helping clients as our Salt Lake City office manager. Outside of the office, she loves to help others in any way possible. Makayla worked as a CNA for three years. She has a goal down the road to become a nurse to continue pursuing her love of helping others. In her spare time she loves to read books and ride horses.

Our Tax Team

Hunter Belnap, EA

Tax Manager

Hunter’s passion is to help clients optimize their tax savings. He loves meeting new people and sharing his knowledge. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah State University. Hunter and his wife, Izzie, enjoy traveling and watching sports. He also likes going on walks with his dog and golfing.

Tanner Wagaman, EA

Tax Manager

Tanner enjoys solving a variety of tax problems and working to give the best tax saving advice. He graduated with a Bachelor of Finance from Brigham Young University – Idaho and earned his Master of Finance degree from the University of Utah. Tanner and his wife, Sarah, enjoy watching sports and being outdoors with their son.

Tati Buiatti, EA


Tax Advisor

Tati has a passion for connecting with clients. He enjoys helping with difficult tax implications and making life easier for his clients. Tati graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Accounting and Business Management. In his free time he enjoys running marathons and playing guitar. 

Blake Dorton, EA

Tax Advisor

Blake loves to build genuine relationships with his clients and get to know their situation on a personal level. He graduated with a Bachelor degree from Brigham Young University. Blake and his wife, Melissa, have one son. They enjoy being outside, traveling and visiting MLB ballparks throughout the country.

Katie Tremea, EA

Tax Advisor

Katie cares deeply for each client’s experience. She loves the challenges that each person’s situation presents and strives to ensure the best outcomes possible. She attained a bachelor’s in American Sign Language and Accounting and has gone on to study for her master’s degree in taxation. She loves playing percussion and piano, and reading with her son.

Eldon Van Orman, EA

Tax Advisor

Eldon enjoys solving puzzles, especially when it comes to taxes. Helping others understand complicated processes is where he thrives. Eldon attended Utah Valley University to get a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He and his wife, Brooklyn, love to visit national parks and are trying to visit them all.

Bryson Day, EA

Tax Advisor

Bryson loves creating connections and brainstorming with clients and offering tailored advice. He earned a master’s degree in Accounting from Southern Utah University and has experience in bookkeeping and auditing. Bryson and his wife, Madison, love spending time with their son and Shorkie. In his free time, he enjoys trying new foods, adding to his music playlists, and exploring new places.

Jacob Reams, EA

Tax Advisor

Jacob is passionate when it comes to going above and beyond for his clientele and is focused on making their tax experiences as smooth as they come. Jacob graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University and now enjoys all the skiing, fishing, and unlimited adventures that the mountains offer.

Zach Beazer, EA

Tax Preparer

Zach graduated from Utah Valley University with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Zach is a huge fan of all sports, with his favorites being football, basketball, and Formula 1. He loves traveling and visiting his family in Canada. Zach also loves riding horses, four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, and just being outdoors. In his free time he enjoys running, and eventually wants to run an ultra marathon.

Jacob Nelson

Staff Accountant

Jacob loves to establish and foster good ties with his co-workers and people he meets, and he is deeply creative in how he deals with problem-solving. He attended Utah Valley University with a major in Creative Writing, and has had multiple jobs working in customer service. He enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi books in his free time, and even likes to write his own stories.

Our Accounting Team

Corrie Ence


Accounting Manager

Corrie has a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has worked in the accounting and tax industry for the past 30+ years. She enjoys helping clients with all their needs and the building of client relationships for years to come. In her spare time, she likes to yard sale, run, walk, but mostly loves spending time with her amazing husband, wonderful kids, perfect grandkids, and her dog, Jett. 

Alisa Haws


Staff Accountant

Alisa has been with DBN Tax for a number of years and loves working with her clients to set up and maintain our accounting systems. She and her husband have four kids and one new daughter in law. She loves to spend time with them! She also enjoys reading, hiking, baking, and traveling in her spare time. 

Anne Whiting

Staff Accountant

Anne received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and has 15+ years of experience in accounting. She enjoys putting the pieces of the accounting puzzle together to create financial reports that help businesses grow. Anne and her husband, David, have 5 sons and they love to travel to see them and their grandkids. In her spare time, Anne likes to walk, read mystery novels and watch mystery tv shows.

Carli Rappleye


Staff Accountant

Carli is passionate about problem solving and helping businesses with their finances. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and minor in Finance from Southern Utah University. Carli enjoys being outdoors and playing board games. She loves spending time with her husband and family.

Libbie Cardon


Staff Accountant

Libbie grew up in the accounting world and has taken it to heart. She is a senior at Utah State University studying Economics and Accounting. In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors, snowboarding and wake surfing. Libbie also enjoys a little creativity through art, especially watercolor!

MycKenna Jenson

Staff Accountant

MycKenna enjoys accounting as it gives her the opportunity to help a variety of work fields. She likes that she can provide businesses with monthly financials that show them the health of their business. Accounting is a very rewarding line of work. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy watching their children participate in their various activities and playing games with them.

Our Payroll Team

Kelsi Nielsen

Payroll Manager

Kelsi has worked in the finance industry for 15+ years. She enjoys building relationships with clients to best assist them in their payroll needs. Kelsi loves all things Disney and enjoys traveling to Disneyland with her husband and kids.

Kenzie Lenley

Payroll Specialist

Kenzie is a detail oriented person, which helps greatly in providing assistance to clients with their payroll compliance needs. She has been on the payroll team for 3+ years. When she is not thinking about payroll, Kenzie enjoys playing the xbox, sewing, and traveling with her little family.

Leah Tucker

Payroll Specialist

Leah is knowledge hungry and loves to understand and help clients grow and achieve their dreams. Her goal is to help clients with efficiency and accuracy to increase productivity within every aspect of their business!. During Leah’s free time, she loves to write stories with her 7 year old daughter and hang out with her 2 cats while relaxing and reading ficitional adventurous books.