Meet the Team

Kassy James

Kasandra (Kassy) moved to Scopus in 1994 and joined her mother-in-law’s firm in 1996. Kassy graduated from Jackson High School and later received an Associate’s Degree in Legal Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. In 2015, she earned her Enrolled Agents license. She continues to study and work on more certificates. Kassy is married to Dwayne and they have one son, Jesse. She loves reading, traveling and, of course, her horses. After completely taking over the firm in 2022, Kassy strives to carry on the reputation the firm has earned over the past 50 years as being friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. She looks forward to catching up with her clients each year.

Chantel Friese

Chantel has been a member of our organization for over 20 years. She does bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. She is a graduate of Jackson High School and received an Associates of Arts Degree from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO. Chantel is married to her best friend and loving husband, Jerid. Together, they have a wonderful son. In her free time, she loves traveling and spending time with her family. With a love for numbers and accounting, she’s a great fit for our team.

Anita Hovis

Anita is a lifelong resident of Madison County, Missouri. She and her husband Jamie raised their family on a small farm near Marquand.

Anita is a 1991 graduate from Marquand-Zion School and a 1998 graduate from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO. She has a certificate in Office Technology as well as accounting and tax preparation. While she loves cooking and crafting, Anita’s most favorite past time is spending the days with her grandchildren.

“I look forward to helping my clients with their taxes and tax planning. My job is more than a job to me. It’s about the relationships I have made with my clients. I can honestly say that in this office you will be treated like family. Everything that I do, I do it as a God-fearing Christian. I 100% believe that every piece of business I conduct should be pleasing to my Lord.”

Theresa Henson

Theresa has been a member of our team for several years. A proud graduate of Woodland High School’s Class of 1990, she has built a successful career as a Finance Director at Elevance Health, where she has worked for the past six years.

Theresa is married to her wonderful husband, Mike, and together they have two children and three grandchildren who bring them endless joy. In her free time, Theresa loves reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with her family.

When it comes to her work, Theresa’s passion for numbers and spreadsheets shines through. She says, “I enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets and learning new things. Tax preparation allows me to do both. I always look forward to the tax season to connect with my current clients and meet new ones.”

Results

We work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.

Relationships

We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

Relief

Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.