Professionals Who Care

Jennifer Buchanan is a Tax Manager with Archford Accounting. In this role, she is responsible for assisting clients with their tax return preparation as well as tax planning and projections. She understands taxes can be overwhelming to some people and she works to help make the process less stressful for clients.

She brings to the table over 24 years of experience in the tax industry, having previously worked at bank trust companies, public accounting firms and private firms. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from McKendree University.

Jennifer enjoys spending her free time camping and hiking with her husband and two dogs.

Jennifer Davis is a Tax Manager at Archford Accounting and a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in tax compliance and strategic tax planning. Her career blends a strong foundation in public accounting with valuable time spent in multi-family office environments, making Jennifer a holistic and diverse tax planner who adapts strategies to address the broad spectrum of client financial objectives.

She holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from American Public University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Greenville College. Jennifer is committed to building strong client relationships and believes collaboration across teams is essential to delivering strategic, tailored tax solutions.

Beyond her professional work, Jennifer enjoys reading, traveling, motorcycling, and cherishing time with her husband and daughter.

Rishi is a Tax Accountant at Archford. He works closely with the accounting team to prepare tax returns and collaborates with our wealth management team to identify tax savings strategies for clients and their families.

Rishi obtained his Masters in Audit and Advisory from DePaul University in Chicago. He is CFA® Level 2 cleared and is in the process of completing his CPA. In his previous role, Rishi helped prepare tax returns and bookkeeping services.

He enjoys researching and talking about economic data and learning how it affects different businesses as well as analyzing case studies about M&As, bankruptcy, and other finance-related topics. Rishi is excited to collaborate with our wealth management and accounting team to learn more strategies for helping add value to families and businesses to help them reach their long-term financial goals.

In his free time, Rishi enjoys reading the Wall Street Journal newspaper, and business magazines. He also enjoys hiking, cycling, and working out.

Ryne Harris is a Senior Tax Accountant at Archford Accounting. In this role, he works on bookkeeping, payroll, payroll tax returns, sales tax, financial statements, compilations, and both personal and business tax returns for clients.

Prior to joining the Archford team, Ryne worked at a local high school as Director of Student Affairs and Scheduling. He was responsible for preparing students for their next steps after high school whether that be college, trade school or the workforce. He received his Master’s in Accounting from Lindenwood University.

In his free time, Ryne enjoys watching sporting events, attending concerts and playing golf.

Elvin Lay is the Tax Director at Archford. In this role, he oversees client relationships and staffing for Archford Accounting. Elvin brings a great deal of experience to the team and has previously owned and managed a CPA practice which provided services to 1,100 clients relative to bookkeeping, payroll, and tax. He also served as the Assistant Director of Financial and Compliance Auditing for the Illinois Office of the Auditor General and served as the Fiscal Officer for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).

Elvin obtained his Master of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in accounting at the University of Central Texas in 1990, and also earned his graduate degree with a Master of Arts in Accounting at the University of Illinois, Springfield in 2007. On top of his education, Elvin has served as an alderman for the city of Auburn, IL and was the finance committee chair. He also served on the Board of the Auburn, IL Fire Department and volunteered for the Auburn Lutheran Church finance committee.

As a member of the United States military, Elvin was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and served during the Gulf War. Within the State Government, he was assigned to manage and participate in various projects and positions such as the implementation of the State of Illinois’ child support State Disbursement Unit, Manager of the Illinois Federal Statewide Single Audit, participation in the Illinois Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and oversight of the audits of Medicaid providers in the Illinois HFS Office of the Inspector General.

In his free time, Elvin enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, traveling, golfing, and other outdoor activities. He has also been an avid volunteer for community organizations, the church, and a proud supporter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Joey Maher is a Tax Accountant with Archford Accounting. In this role, he supports the tax managers by helping prepare tax returns as he continues studying for securities licenses and navigating the CPA exam. Joey is also involved in community work.

Prior to joining Archford, Joey attended Indiana University Bloomington (IU) where he completed his Bachelor’s in Accounting at the Kelley School of Business. After completing his undergrad, he completed his Master of Accountancy at Saint Louis University (SLU).

During college, Joey was a devoted student-athlete who excelled on and off the field. In 2023, he was recognized as Scholar All American by United Soccer Coaches for Men’s NCAA Division I student-athletes. Joey played soccer for both IU and SLU where he was named team captain of both teams, demonstrating his excellence in leadership. Helped lead his team to two Big Ten Regular Season Championships, and two Big Ten Tournament Championships. His team made the NCAA College Cup twice and was drafted 30^th overall by Toronto FC in the 2024 MLS Draft.

Joey is excited to help and serve others with the Archford team and be a part of the mission of Taking Care of Families. Joey enjoys helping others because as he put it, “…that’s simply my purpose. Being able to help put a smile on someone’s face will immediately light mine with joy.”

In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family and friends, playing sports, and watching the Hoosiers, Billikens, and Nashville S.C.

Nathan Martin is a Senior Tax Accountant. In this role, he assists with tax return preparation and bookkeeping for clients. In 2019, he was an Archford Scholar and continued working with the firm through multiple accounting internships until starting his full time position.

Graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia in December 2022, he has earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Accountancy. Prior to attending Mizzou, Nathan attended O’Fallon Township High School.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf with his friends, and watching Mizzou sports.

Cathy brings over 30 years of administrative assistance with nearly 20 years of financial service to Archford. She proudly serves our tax and accounting clients and our team. Cathy lives in Collinsville, IL with her husband and boxer, Kacey. She is dedicated to her church, it’s Fun Food Ministry, and is active in the Collinsville area Meals on Wheels and Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services which provides support throughout the entire state of Illinois.

Carrie Schultheis is an Enrolled Agent with over 24 years experience in the accounting field. As the Accounting Services Manager at Archford Accounting, Carrie oversees the Accounting Services staff who specialize in payroll, bookkeeping, financial statements, compilations, sales tax and accounts payable and receivables, and new business set up. Her experience in multiple industries helps her guide the team in continually working to provide exceptional services to a varied array of clients.

Carrie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Before joining Archford, Carrie held a variety of accounting positions including 6 years in public accounting. She also spent 17 years in the private and non-profit sectors where she managed finances and business operations in real estate, construction, health care and public broadcasting.

Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. She is active with the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois and her church. In her free time, she also enjoys reading and cheering on the Cardinals.

Nicholas Silhavy is a Tax Accountant with Archford Accounting. In this role, he assists with tax return preparation for clients. Prior to joining the Archford team, he was an intern at a nationwide accounting firm where he worked alongside managers preparing individual and business tax returns.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Nick also has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Illinois State University. He volunteers regularly at Kellsie’s Hope Foundation, a local nonprofit with a mission to support families with children suffering from cancer and to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with his daughter.

Nick Timmermann is a Tax Accountant with Archford Accounting. In this role, he prepares personal and business tax returns for clients, does bookkeeping, payroll, and other accounting service work as needed. Nick’s previous experience includes two years of interning for Archford Accounting where he prepared personal and business tax returns as well as working on projects with the accounting services team.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from McKendree University in Lebanon, IL where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Economics and Finance.

Nick is excited to work on client tax and accounting projects and communicate with clients. He enjoys helping others because giving back has a positive impact in somebody else’s life and wants his efforts to make a lasting difference.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching sports, and participating in outdoor activities.

Paula Turner is a Staff Accountant at Archford Accounting, bringing more than 27 years of experience across multiple industries. She supports clients with financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting needs, drawing on a deep background in both public and private sector accounting.

Paula holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from St. Louis Community College. Some of her experiences include managing multimillion-dollar city and federal grant budgets for the City of St. Louis and owning a bookkeeping service for small and mid-sized businesses. She especially enjoys working with nonprofit organizations and helping them succeed.

Outside of work, Paula enjoys giving back to the community, making candy and caramel apples, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and pitbull Blu.

Amanda White brings close to 20 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant to her role as Chief Financial and Compliance Officer at Archford. With a background in public accounting and leadership roles at both regional and national firms, she has developed deep expertise in working with closely held businesses, family enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals.

Amanda oversees the firm’s financial operations and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to industry standards. She is responsible for internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting, as well as guiding strategic initiatives that support Archford’s long-term growth. In addition to her executive responsibilities, she manages Archford Accounting, where she advises business owners and individuals on tax strategy, compliance, entity structuring, and succession planning. Amanda frequently consults on complex business matters. She is often sought out for her ability to translate complicated financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies for clients.

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst^® (CDFA^®), Amanda helps clients and attorneys navigate the financial aspects of settlement negotiations and court cases. She has also provided litigation support and expert testimony in divorce proceedings. Amanda earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Finance from Saint Louis University. She is a past president of the Missouri Society of CPAs – St. Louis Chapter and was recognized in 2013 as one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “30 Under 30” honorees.

Before joining Archford, Amanda served as a Tax Manager with BDO and Brown Smith Wallace, where she specialized in tax planning and compliance for privately held businesses and their owners. Since becoming one of Archford’s earliest team members, she has played a central role in shaping the firm’s infrastructure by developing accounting policies, implementing software systems, and establishing operational best practices.

Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys traveling and spending time with her three children. A lifelong lover of the ocean, she takes every opportunity to recharge at the beach.

Brenda is a Staff Accountant with Archford Accounting. In this multifaceted role, she assists with administrative duties, accounting services, and works on various assigned projects. Prior to joining the Archford team, she worked as a bookkeeper and staff accountant for two international companies as well as small business operations.

She obtained her Associate’s degree in Accounting from Kaskaskia College.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, camping, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. Brenda has four children and six grandkids.