Carreen is a seasoned accountant with diverse work experience that includes working with small business owners in various industries. She is a proud Florida Gator with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Florida.
Carreen is the treasurer of the Little Island Pond Association where you can find her kayaking, paddle boarding or enjoying the view with a nice cocktail.
When you call Appletree, we pride ourself in personal service, beginning with being greeted on the phone. Kyrsis might just be one of the friendly voices you hear when you call. Kyrsis joined the firm in June 2021 .
Kyrsis brings with her many years of working in small businesses, including managing a small business. She likes to say she enjoys the family feel of a small business vs large corporations which makes her fit well into the Appletree family.
Kyrsis is an animal lover, proudly saying she is mom to 10 furry and otherwise family members, including dogs, cats, a lizard and chickens! Her favorite buddy is her French Bulldog. When not taking care of her pet menagerie, she enjoys playing music, having over 10 musical instruments at home, but her favorite is playing her Ukelele.
When calling Appletree, one of the friendly voices answering the phone might just be Karen M. She joined us in June 2021 as an Office Support Specialist.
Karen graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelors in Communications and Psychology. She is also a certified Orthopaedic Technician, so we know who to limp to when we trip up!
Prior to working for Appletree, Karen had a history of working for several financial institutions, making her well rounded for Office Support in our firm. No doubt she'll keep us all in order!
Karen's hobbies include reading, puzzles, family adventures, the beach and playing Minecraft.
Courtney started with Appletree in August 2017.
Prior to working for Appletree Business Services, Courtney helped to start and manage small businesses for over 14 years. She understands the trials and tribulations of running a small business day to day.
Courtney enjoys visiting new places, whether it’s the next town, state, or country. She also loves spending time with friends and family, especially with her son, cooking delicious meals, and being outdoors.
Prior to working for Appletree Business Services, Anne has extensive experience in retail, having run a 7 million a year department in a large retail store, in addition to helping manage and run a small family business.
Anne spends her weekends driving her 2 children up and down the east coast for soccer games. If there's a soccer game, there's a pretty good chance that Anne is either at it or watching it (Barclay's and Manchester United). She enjoys doing yoga, sipping wine and walking her Jack Russel Terrier.
Wendy joined the team at Appletree Business services in September 2018.
A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a BA in Accounting, Wendy enjoys the challenge and reward of working with small business owners. Prior to working at Appletree, Wendy was a bookkeeper in the Londonderry School District. She also has a background in Cost Analysis, Office administration and management. Additionally, should any of us get sick, Wendy is a certified Licensed Nursing Assistant, so we’ll run to her for advice when we get the sniffles!
Wendy enjoys spending time with her family of 4 as well as her friends and very large (but close-knit) extended family. She loves the beach, cooking, crafting, writing, and is always interested in learning new things!
Paul joined Appletree Business Services in November 2007.
Paul earned degrees in Physics, Computer Science, and Accounting from Princeton University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and Franklin Pierce College. His employment experience includes technical work in the software industry, business management in the masonry manufacturing industry, and tax work in the public accounting industry.
Paul enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and travel with his wife and kids. When the weather is rotten he prefers to stay at home reading business journals and IRS regulations.
Steve has been in the Accounting industry for over 30 years. He founded Appletree Business Services in 1988.
After graduating from Bryant University majoring in both Accounting and Systems Management, Steve worked for Price Waterhouse for 8 years as an auditor and computer consultant before branching off on his own. He thrives on keeping the firm technologically on target and at least one step ahead of his clients.
Many will recognize Steve from his performances at the Majestic Theater in Manchester. If you ask, he’ll even show you a copy of his review in the Nashua Telegraph! You can find him posting on blog.appletreebusiness.com and on Twitter as CPASteve. Recently married, he and Karen Aagesen enjoy each other’s company, travel, and their 3 cats.
Patrick has been helping small businesses grow for +10 years. After a few years in small business advising, he kept seeing the need for better bookkeeping and cashflow management. Ultimately he loved the team and systems at Appletree that deliver a superb client experience.
Patrick earned his BSBA in International Business and Finance, then went on to complete his MBA at University of Denver. He spent years at a small business marketing startup, then a small business advisory firm.
He is a self proclaimed business geek and obsessed with helping small businesses grow faster. He lives in Dover, New Hampshire with his wife Brie and 3 boys. Patrick enjoys fly fishing, skiing and podcasts.
