We care about your business and we pay attention to the details.
Our team is made up of empathetic, talented and reliable accountants. We come from diverse backgrounds and bring different experiences. What we have in common is a special ability for accounting and a strong desire to help you succeed.
"We've had a seamless experience working with Traction. Their willingness to understand our unique needs and consistently deliver results has exceeded our expectations.”
-Nora Miller, Director of Operations @ Mann Global Health
The Traction Accounting Team
Matt Briefer, CPA
After working at PwC and leading finance at a startup, Matt launched Traction Accounting Group in 2016 to provide top-tier accounting services to growing companies. Unlike typical outsourced firms, Traction Accounting Group prioritizes people, quality and purpose. Currently, Matt leads the team and provides strategic guidance to clients. In his free time, you’ll find Matt enjoying outdoor adventures like long-distance bikepacking and back-country skiing.
Brooke Cohen, CPA
Brooke is a skilled accounting expert and leader on our team. Drawing from her background as an auditor at PwC and Manager of SEC Reporting at a real estate investment trust, Brooke oversees our projects vertical, leading new-client onboarding and other complex initiatives for our clients. During weekends, Brooke enjoys golfing and attending Broncos games.
Jackie Hustad, CPA
Jackie joined Traction in 2022 after spending eight years in accounting roles at multiple startup companies. She is passionate about developing our team and improving processes for her clients. Jackie holds a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in accounting from the University of Colorado. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, pickleball and great food.
Steve Lecey
Steve joined Traction Accounting Group after four years working as an accountant at a rapidly growing manufacturing start-up. Steve graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts with degrees in finance and economics. Steve is always cool under pressure, channeling his experiences as a collegiate hockey player and semi-pro cyclist.
Mackenzie Wilcop
Mackenzie joined Traction Accounting Group in 2023, bringing five years of public accounting audit experience from Plante Moran. She is passionate about connecting with people and providing support to those around her. Mackenzie enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband. She holds a bachelor’s in accounting and finance from the University of Colorado.
Elisabeth Esquivel
Elisabeth, a Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) mathematics graduate, transitioned to accounting in 2021 after working as a logistics analyst at an e-commerce company. Dedicated to learning, she is nearing completion of a two year accounting certificate program from UC Berkeley. Outside work, she is an avid skier and frequent traveler, and has even taught English in Thailand.
Josh Every
Josh has been a friend of Traction Accounting Group since 2017 and joined our team officially from Phoenix, Arizona in 2023. Josh graduated from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management and is a natural when it comes to all things accounting. Josh is quick-witted and a consummate professional. When the sun goes down you can find him playing live shows with multiple bands and recording music.
Gordon Dominique
Gordon graduated from Ohio University in 2018, where he played on the Lacrosse team and earned a degree in Finance. He joined Traction Accounting Group after five years working in retirement operations at Empower. Gordon spends his free time practicing Muay Thai and playing Basketball, Lacrosse, and Volleyball. He is also an avid traveler who goes back to Ghana frequently to spend time with his family.
Heidi Uhl
Heidi comes to Traction Accounting Group after spending the first three years of her career as a Math teacher at St Vrain Valley Schools and earning her degree in Mathematics from the University of Iowa. She loves solving problems and building meaningful relationships with her clients and colleagues. Heidi is an avid reader on track to read over 35 books this year alone!
Morgan Leddy
After growing up on the east coast Morgan came to Colorado to attend the University of Denver to get their bachelor’s degree in economics. Morgan comes to Traction in the Fall of 2024 with three years of accounting experience in the restaurant and real estate industries. In their free time Morgan likes to explore downtown, cook, rock climb and hike with friends.
Chris Bass
A Florida native, Chris moved to Colorado in 2023 excited for a change in scenery and career. He joined the Traction team in the Summer of 2024 after 10 years working in the banking industry. In his free time Chris loves to stay active and be in nature enjoying rock climbing, hiking, slacklining and a good hammock. Chris is a graduate of Flagler College with degrees in Business and Finance.
Bethany Faxel, CPA
Bethany joined Traction in 2024 with 15 years of accounting experience across various industries. Her background includes public accounting at PwC, roles with publicly traded companies, and controllership positions at smaller firms. As a contractor on our projects team, she helps onboard new clients and implement complex technical accounting solutions. Outside work, Bethany enjoys chasing her young kids and exploring the outdoors with her husband.
Michelle Hjorth, CPA
Michelle brings over a decade of accounting and finance leadership experience in SaaS, hospitality, and manufacturing, specializing in financial reporting, strategy, system migrations, and compliance. Joining Traction in early 2024, she supports SaaS clients and project teams with controllership and process improvement. Michelle earned her Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and enjoys traveling the world with her family.