The history of Zellner & Associates, PA is built upon a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our owner and staff provide our clients with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach. We invite you to meet our staff.

Laurel Zellner, CPA President and CEO Laurel received her Bachelor in Business Administration in 1986, and CPA certificate in 1990.  Since that time she has worked in the private sector and the field of public accounting, concentrating on tax and accounting issues involving small to medium sized businesses and their owners, and individuals of high net worth.  Laurel is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs, and the American Institute of CPAs.  laurel@zellnercpa.com
Sara Stimpson, CPA, MBA Senior Tax and Accounting Specialist Sara received her CPA certificate in 2002 and began working in public accounting.  She spent her first two years auditing in the health care industry, and then began working on various accounting and tax issues of small to medium sized businesses, and their owners.  Sara also has her Masters in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. sara@zellnercpa.com
Bobbi McKechnie, CPA Senior Tax and Accounting Specialist Bobbi has worked in the field of public accounting for over 10 years.  She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2002 from Metropolitan State University, and earned her CPA certification in 2004.  Her areas of expertise include business taxation, accounting and consulting, individual taxation, firm marketing and outreach.  Bobbi is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. bobbi@zellnercpa.com
Rae-Ann Rothmeier, CPA Senior Tax and Accounting Specialist Rae-Ann earned her CPA certification in 1994 and has worked in the field of public accounting for over 13 years.  Her areas of expertise include business and individual taxation, accounting, and QuickBooks consulting.  Rae-Ann is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs, and is Certified as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. raeann@zellnercpa.com