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Enrollment Directors

Enrollment Directors

Orientation Counselor

Orientation Counselor

Academic
Coach

Academic
Coach

Professional Development Specialist

Professional Development Specialist

Management
& Staff

Management
& Staff

Enrollment Directors

Aja Jadama

Aja Jadama

Aja Jadama

Aja Jadama

Enrollment Director

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For nearly a decade Aja has helped accounting professionals move forward as they work towards their career goals in accounting.

“Aja made me feel comfortable and help walk me through the process as this is a new adventure for me to start my own business. She is friendly and very helpful and has great business insights She is amazing I am so excited to start my courses and jumpstart my own business I am enrolled with the 3 basic book keeping, QuickBooks and Tax Preparations.Thanks A bunch” – Kiki S.

“Aja is amazing!! She guided me through what courses is appropriate and made sense to jumpstart my own business. She helped me feel comfortable and confident about my decision. I am so excited to start the courses and get my business going! I enrolled in the 3 basics bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and Tax Preparation. Thank you Aja!!!” – NokNoy V.

Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Matthew Miller

National Enrollment Director

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Matt Miller understands the value of education and implementing acquired skills in real-life situations.

He is a graduate of Tiffin University and has 20 years of experience to help direct new students on the path that is best for their future. His hobbies include Disc Golf, playing drums, and most of all, spending time with his wife and toddler son.

Michael Karls

Michael Karls

Michael Karls

Michael Karls

Enrollment Director

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With his master’s degree in Accounting Michael brings a valuable perspective when working with accounting professionals to help them achieve their career goals.

Michael has an attention to detail approach to develop a clear and direct path to success with helping accounting professionals define their next steps when starting & building their accounting businesses.

Nathan Esposito

Jennifer Wall

Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey

Enrollment Director

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Sales professional with more than 20 years of experience in advertising – every medium imaginable. TV, Radio, Print, Direct Mail, Bus Campaigns, Taxi Campaigns, Trade Events, Social Media, etc. Coordinating new product launches for Fortune 500 companies in major markets all over the US and Canada.

These days she prefers to assist prospective students in selecting the best program to meet their financial goals. When asked about her occupation, she smiles broadly and says “I’m a life changer!” having seen firsthand how quickly and effectively UAC programs have helped students do just that!

Give her a call today and share your needs and allow her to guide you to exactly where you want to go!

Jeff Shull

Jeff Shull

Enrollment Director

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Jeff Shull firmly believes in continuing education to meet your personal, professional, and financial needs.  He graduated from Cornell College in Mt Vernon IA with a degree in elementary education. In addition to helping you become an Accountrepreneur, he and his wife, Karen, own a small rental property business and enjoy spending time with their daughters and their families, including three grandchildren.  Jeff also enjoys baseball, music, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Bob Clark

TC Clark

TC Clark

Enrollment Director

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‘TC’ has over 20 years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience navigating business challenges and celebrating victories, she has seen and done it all. Her true joy is helping people start their own business and supporting current business owners.

After 20 years, she left the frosty winters of Colorado behind, to soak up the sun in Las Vegas along with her husband of 36 years and their cherished cats. Exchanging snowflakes for pool floats has her loving every bit of this desert landscape.

‘TC’ embarked on a brave entrepreneurial journey by starting a coupon magazine from scratch the day after 9/11, the first issue was 24 pages, and she grew it to 56 pages. This impressive feat was achieved during challenging times, all without any established connections in the area. This perfectly encapsulates her incredible business insight and savvy.

Joined UAC fueled by the motivation to empower individuals to create thriving accounting businesses, to become the premier accounting business in their community. Her vision is to equip people with the skills needed to perform confidently and competently. It is important to her that with UAC each person is in business for themselves, but not by themselves.

Whether your goal is to start a business or grow your career as tax preparer, a bookkeeper, or a Profit and Growth advisor, ‘TC’ is a go-to and invaluable resource. Her deep understanding of UAC’s comprehensive and broad-spectrum courses makes her an essential contact for individuals planning to start or grow their accounting business with Universal Accounting.

‘TC’ has walked the walk and is so approachable. She believes lifelong learning is critical to success. She is consistently open to new ideas and avenues for growth and development, her commitment to helping others do the same, makes her an invaluable contact for anyone interested in UAC’s services.

‘TC’

Brittany Baker

Brittany Baker

Sean Howell

Sean Howell

Enrollment Director

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Sean Howell comes with over 20 years of sales experience in various fields. Sean has over 14 years of Higher Education Admissions and Financial Aid training at many different Universities, and understands the need for quality education. He is adept at seeing students through the confusing Admissions process and has graduated hundreds of students successfully through his efforts. 
 
In addition, Sean currently possesses a Masters in Accounting, and has experience in the world of accounting with real life hands on experience in various accounting duties. He attended college on a tennis scholarship, and coached his Alma Mater High School Varsity tennis team to state qualification. He currently has 2 sons aged 8 and 13 with whom he spends most of his free time. He is excited to help students start the journey towards a successful career in Accounting. 

Yannick Befidi

Yannick Befidi

Enrollment Director

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Yannick Befidi is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in both the medical and education fields. After earning a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, he went on to earn a Doctorate in Chiropractic. However, he has since transitioned into sales and has been working in the education space for the last five years. He’s passionate about helping prospective students achieve their lifestyle goals, which is evident in his role as a National Enrollment Director. Yannick Befidi brings a unique and valuable perspective to the enrollment process and is dedicated to helping students succeed.

Orientation Counselor

Jennifer Capener

Jennifer Capener

Academic Coaches

Adam Syvock

Adam Syvock

PTP, PB, QS

Ken Bostrom

Ken Bostrom

Color Accounting

Chris Forsey

CRM

Chris Forsey

CRM

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Do you know how frustrating it is to spend money on marketing campaigns that don’t work? I solve this.

Most business owners spend all their marketing dollars on “Traffic” (getting people to find you). But what good does it do to get people to find you if they don’t CHOOSE you?…

More than getting the best “deal” people care more about choosing a business that will do a good job, be honest, and treat them right. If you want their business you need their TRUST.

That’s what I can help you do.

I put the right system in place to quickly and effectively convey trust to those who are already finding you by building, marketing, and leveraging a 5 Star Reputation on the sites that matter most.

It’s incredible how much better your marketing will work when people trust you before they’ve even met you. I’m ready to prove it to you!

Robyn Mons

Robyn Mons

Universal Accounting Life Coach

Clay Neves

Clay Neves

BizBench Coach
Profit & Growth Expert

The Virtual Bookkeeper’s Roadmap

Roger Knecht

Profit & Growth Expert
Universal Business Builder

Veronica Wasek

Veronica Wasek

Virtual Bookkeeper's Roadmap

Veronica Wasek

Veronica Wasek

CPA,
Virtual Bookkeeper's Roadmap

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Hi, My name is Veronica Wasek, a Certified Public Accountant, and a certified Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. I am the founder and CEO of VM Wasek, a successful cloud accounting, and bookkeeping business.

I am also the founder of 5 Minute Bookkeeping. I’ve been named a Top 10 QuickBooks ProAdvisor (worldwide) and a Top Accounting Influencer. I am a member of Intuit Corporation’s exclusive Trainer/Writer network.

My goal is to help bookkeepers and accountants minimize the time and effort spent on bookkeeping and maximize profits. If your goal is to start or grow a bookkeeping firm or add bookkeeping to your accounting practice, then we’re a perfect fit. As much as I love accounting and bookkeeping, I love teaching even more. I’m excited to share my knowledge and experience with you, so you can build a thriving practice without the guesswork.

Adam Lean

CFO Project

Adam Lean

CFO Project

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Adam is a former accountant turned 2-time entrepreneur who built, scaled, and sold multiple businesses. While helping other business owners he realized his passion was teaching and providing tools to business owners to help them make more money and have a peace-of-mind.

Personal Development Specialist

Robert Headsot

Robert Knecht

Personal Development Specialist

Management & Staff

The Virtual Bookkeeper’s Roadmap

Roger Knecht

President, UAC

Jennifer Capener

Jennifer Capener

Controller

Clay Neves

Clay Neves

VP of Student Enrollment

Ken Bostrom

Ken Bostrom

VP of Student Fulfillment

Christi Richards

GrowCon Manager

Marie Claire Munyana

Marie Claire Munyana

Social Media Manager

Connor Sanders

Online Content Manager

Connor Sanders

Online Content Manager

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Connor loves to write content designed to help people. With experience working in print and digital media as well as writing for social media platforms, Connor earned first place in Criminal Justice Writing & Reporting from the Utah Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. He is a documented enjoyer of puns and devout fan of the semi-colon.
 
Beyond writing, Connor has worked as a copywriter and editor for news organizations. Connor is an avid reader, so send any good book recommendations (especially Sci-fi or a good sport non-fiction title) his way. He learned Spanish while living in Monterrey, Mexico for two years and is learning French.
 
Since Dec. 2022, Connor has worked as a content manager for Universal, writing blog posts, engaging with the community on social media and helping with email campaigns.
 
Outside of work he enjoys listening to music and doing lame dance moves at concerts, playing with his dog and taking his wife to fancy dinners (e.g. In-N-Out Burger).

 

Julie Desingano

UAC Staff

Julie Desingano

UA Staff

Hi, My name is Julie and I am a mother of 2 boys. A business-minded person, Loved doing Sales and Marketing. I  usually converse with different types of people to gain friendships and learn the importance of life and know different points of view. During my free time, I bake and make doughnuts.  I’m into planting also. At work, I’d like to give my best to contribute success to the company. 

Jelly Anne Loraine Balino

UAC Staff

Jelly Anne Loraine Balino

UAC Staff

Jelly Anne Loraine Balino, who is 22 years old and resides in the Philippines, is employed by UAC through the VWP agency. She holds a BSIT degree and is the family’s primary provider. Jelly enjoys listening to music. She enjoys singing, dancing, and trying new foods. Her interests include playing video games online, watching movies and television shows, reading books, and listening to music. Outside of work She spends the most of the day watching YouTube tutorials to advance her knowledge. Additionally, every weekend she regularly listens to a variety of unrelated podcasts like astrology, medicine, and accounting.
 
 When calling potential customers to gauge their interest in the program, Jelly has previous experience working as a telemarketing and appointment setter. This was one of the jobs she had held for an insurance company before. She loves her job at UAC because of how upbeat her superiors are, who motivates her to work hard every day. Enrollment directors and strategists are not only relaxed and easygoing, but they are also fun to work with. Everyone was equally enthusiastic about their work. She gains information or learns new things as a result, which is beneficial for her job.

Maria Angelica Colminas

UAC Staff

Maria Angelica Colminas

UA Staff

Maria Angelica Colminas – Mallari is one of the Appointment Setters at Universal Accounting Center. She resides in the Philippines, and is 27 years old. She and her husband had recently married and were expecting their first child. She has always had a passion for singing and dancing, which she inherited from her father. She enjoys jamming with her husband in her spare time and spends much of her leisure time watching movies and TV shows. She has more than two years of telemarketing and appointment-setting expertise. Prior to this, she was an acquisition specialist in the real estate industry. Angelica graduated from the Lyceum of the Philippines University with a Bachelor’s degree in Travel and Tourism Management.

Angelica is a really dependable person who is also sociable and outgoing in general. She has been working with UAC since January 2022. She assists the enrollment directors in following up to missed appointments and prospective students who expressed interest in enrolling but were unable to complete their applications at the time.

She likes working at UAC because of how enthusiastic her managers are, who inspire her to put in a lot of effort every day. She enjoys not only the work itself, but also the people she works with every day. Everybody was thrilled with what they were doing. Angelica is excited to continue growing with UAC for many years to come.

Angelica abides by the saying, “Shift your energy to what you can create instead of worrying about what you cannot control.”

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