As a native of Rockford, IL, Laurie graduated from Rockford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She has 30 years of experience in public accounting, working with clients in a variety of industries. Early in her career, Laurie worked as a staff accountant in northern Illinois and then moved to a regional public accounting firm in central Illinois. There she moved through the ranks to senior manager, specializing in local governments, non-profits and small business. Laurie’s wealth of experience includes representing clients with IRS, sales tax, and unemployment audits; assisting clients with the sale of their businesses; and consulting with small businesses and individuals with their business accounting and tax needs.

Laurie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and Tennessee Government Finance Officers Association. As a recent transplant to Middle Tennessee, Laurie joined BCPAG in June 2021. She and her husband, Tim, have been married for 30 years. They have two college-aged sons, Kaleb and Evann, and two Australian Shepherds, Jack and Jericho. In her free time, Laurie enjoys traveling and hunting for antique bargains.