Ethan Orthaus

Ethan Orthaus

Experience Ethan joined Hacker Nelson in 2024 for a Summer internship and in 2025 for a Tax internship, and is eager to have joined the team full-time in June of 2026. Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance from the University of Northern Iowa Masters of Accounting Degree at University … [Read More]

Greta Glaser

Experience Greta interned with Hacker Nelson the summer of 24’, and has started full time with the firm this summer. She has previous experience from the internship in auditing and tax return preparation. Education and Credentials BS in Accounting-Iowa State University BS in Agriculture Business-Iowa State University Minor in Ethics-Iowa State University Certified Public Accountant … [Read More]

Lisa Flick

Experience Lisa joined Hacker Nelson in December of 2023 with 30 years of previous experience in the dental field as a dental assistant and office manager. Professional Affiliations Member of the American Academy of Dental Office Managers Community Involvement Member of Holy Family Parish Family Life and Hobbies Lisa & her husband Kevin have four … [Read More]

Beth Fye

Experience Beth started her accounting career with Hacker, Nelson in 2022 and is looking forward forward to expanding her knowledge and experience in the profession. Education and Credentials Accounting degree from University of Northern Iowa Professional Affiliations Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants Family Life and Hobbies Beth and her husband, Jordyn, have three children. … [Read More]

Katie Franzen

Experience Katie started at Hacker Nelson in 2021 after previously working in the banking industry. Since joining our firm, she has progressed her accounting career by working in the payroll and bookkeeping as well as through her role as a tax preparer. Education and Credentials Accounting and Business Teaching degrees from University of Northern Iowa … [Read More]

Michelle Martinek

Experience Michelle has been with HN since 1994 and has experience in tax planning and preparing individual, partnership, corporation, and nonprofit tax returns. She also performs nonprofit and governmental audits. Education and Credentials Accounting degree from Winona State University, Winona MN Certified Public Accountant Professional Affiliations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Iowa Society of … [Read More]

Dominic Samec

Experience Dominic has been with the firm since 2017 and has experience in tax planning and preparing individual, partnership, and corporation tax returns. He also performs audits, compilations, reviews and agreed upon procedure engagements. Education and Credentials Accounting and finance degrees from University of Northern Iowa Certified Public Accountant QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Professional Affiliations American Institute … [Read More]

Steve Samec

Experience Steve has worked with Hacker Nelson since 2009. He primarily focuses on tax planning and preparing individual, partnership, and corporation tax returns. He has 18 years of experience working in the construction and manufacturing industries as a controller and also performs nonprofit and governmental audits. Education and Credentials Accounting degree from University of Northern … [Read More]

Matt Yungtum

Experience As a recent college graduate, Matt is fresh into the workforce. He began as a spring intern in 2020 and started full-time the following August. Having just experienced his first true tax season, he looks forward to learning and growing with Hacker, Nelson & Co. Education and Credentials Accounting degree from University of Northern … [Read More]

Lori Shatek

Experience Lori has been with Hacker Nelson since 2014 and has experience preparing individual tax returns. Education Accounting degree from Hamilton Business College of Mason City. Now known as Kaplan University Community Involvement Member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church parish society Family Life and Hobbies Lori and her husband, Randy, have four children. … [Read More]