Leadership

Leading Solutions for Programs, Policies & Operations

Myers & Stauffer’s leadership team brings together experienced, highly credentialed professionals across 21 offices, supporting clients in all 50 states. Our leaders work collaboratively to guide the firm and deliver strategic direction grounded in deep industry expertise.

Combining real-world insight with hands-on technical experience, our leaders help states strengthen program performance, ensure accountability, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Executive Committee Leading the Firm

Our Executive Committee provides strategic leadership, guiding the firm’s direction to meet the evolving needs of state Medicaid agencies, federal partners, and health and human services programs. Equally important, they mentor and develop future leaders, strengthening institutional knowledge and ensuring the firm’s continued quality, consistency, and long-term impact.

Bob Hicks, CPA

Member

Mike Johnson, CPA, CFE

Member

Amy Perry, CPA

Member

Andy Ranck, CPA

Member

Chuck Smith, CPA

Member

Partners & Subject Matter Experts

Myers & Stauffer’s partners are recognized subject matter experts in Medicaid and Medicare consulting, health care and human service compliance auditing, rate setting, regulatory program support, grant compliance, forensic accounting, and more, with credentials including CPAs, CFEs, PharmDs, JDs, MBAs, and PhDs. They work together with their state and federal clients to ensure quality and integrity in the government programs they support. Members are CPA professionals, Principals are non-CPA professionals, and 100% of the firm’s equity is owned by Members.

Tamara Basso Bensky, CPA

Member

Dan Brendel

Principal

Tara Clark, CPA

Member

Bobby Courtney, MA, MPH, JD

Principal

Bruce Dempsey, CPA, CIA

Member

John Dresslar, CPA

Member

Jerry Dubberly, PharmD

Principal

Jared Duzan, CFE

Principal

Ryan Farrell, CFE

Principal

Megan Frenzen, MSc, MBA, PhD

Principal

Joe Gamis, CFE, MBA

Principal

Joanna Garnett, CPA

Member

Tim Guerrant, CPA

Member

Kathy Haley, CFE, CHC, CPC, COC, CCA, MP

Principal

Jenna Hall, CPA, CFE

Member

Allan Hansen

Principal

Judy Hatfield, CPA

Member

Janae Jensen, CPA

Member

Mark Korpela, CFE

Principal

Diane Kovar, CPA

Member

Colleen Lancey, CPA

Member

Johanna Linkenhoker, CPA

Member

Jeff Marston

Principal

Tammy Martin, CPA

Member

Missy Parks, CFE, AHFI

Principal

Ashleigh Perez, CPA

Member

Scott Price, CPA, CFE, CGMA, PMP

Member

Chris Reed, SPHR

Principal

Randy Rehn, CPA, CFE

Member

Amy Schuman

Principal

Catherine Snider

Principal

Keith Sorensen, CPA, CFE

Member

Krista Stephani, CPA

Member

Marty Teufel, CPA

Member

Matthew Varvaris, CPA

Member

Emily Wale, CPA, CFE

Member

Kevin Yates

Principal

“Myers & Stauffer’s deep industry knowledge really stands out. They’ve been in health care for years, especially in pharmacy benefits and Medicaid, so they’re always up to date with the latest regulations. When we face complex issues, I trust their solutions because they’re both compliant and grounded in experience.”
– Client Testimonial
“Excellent program-specific support from dedicated liaisons. In addition, having direct, timely access to subject matter experts on complex Medicaid funding levers has been utterly crucial to our successful implementation and continued operation of a certified public expenditure program. Having dedicated staff with no churn has been exceedingly helpful to the continuity of our services.”
– Client Testimonial
“Myers & Stauffer excels in collaboration. They engage with our team throughout the process, ensuring that everyone’s input is considered and the final result is well-rounded and effective.”
– Client Testimonial
“Their knowledge and experience with many other states has been invaluable. Very responsive and they go the extra mile to assist in any way that they can.”
– Client Testimonial

Recent Insights

Our leadership team actively contributes to the national conversation on Medicaid consulting, health care audit, and regulatory program integrity. Through research, whitepapers, and industry analysis, they help shape the future of health care programs.

Connect with Our Leadership Team

Partner with experienced leaders who understand the complexities of state programs, regulatory requirements, and financial oversight.