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about us
Arizona Accounting & Information Systems is committed to our client's success. Our mission is to become your partner for information system solutions. To achieve this objective we recommend the finest software solutions available and provide high quality implementation and on-going support services.
In the area of accounting software, we have specialized in Sage MAS90. We have chosen this package because it is an industry leading solid product that is full featured and very flexible. We have been working with Sage MAS90 for over 15 years and have over 120 clients.
Additionally, we provide office automation consulting including, but not limited to; Crystal Reports development & training, word processing, spreadsheet design, network integration, network related services and Internet related services.
Arizona Accounting & Information Systems is staffed primarily by CPAs that have extensive experience providing accounting and information system solutions to Arizona businesses. This combination of accounting and information system experience allows each of our consultants to:
Understand our client's business needs
Design a solution and make a recommendation to meet their needs
Design and execute an implementation plan tailored to our client's personnel
Provide high quality and responsive support
Observe opportunities for enhanced efficiency
We put our clients' needs first to build lasting relationships and earn the right to be...Your Partner for Information System Solutions
Meet Our Staff
Chris St. Amand
Consulting Manager
Chris is a co-founder of Arizona Accounting and Information Systems. He has been working with Sage MAS90 extensively since 1987. He is actively involved in all areas of the business including sales and consulting, implementation, support and custom modifications. Chris has been involved in accounting and information systems consulting for over 20 years serving as Consulting Manager at a National Public Accounting firm just prior to founding AAIS in 1992. He holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Michigan State. Chris enjoys golf and swimming and spending time with his son.
Mark LaBarge, CPA
Consulting Manager
Mark joined Arizona Accounting and Information Systems in January 1999. He is actively involved in all areas of the business including sales and consulting, implementation, support and custom modifications. His expertise is in the customizer functions of Sage MAS90/Sage MAS200, providing custom modifications to Sage MAS90/Sage MAS200 to fit customer's industry and organization specific needs. Mark has many years of experience in accounting and business consulting. Prior to joining AAIS Mark served as the CFO and head of the MIS department at Casa Blanca Clinic for nine years. He also founded a company that provided training to CPAs in Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Oakland University with concentrations in accounting, finance and computer science. Mark enjoys coaching his three sons in baseball and basketball and loves to ski and spend time in Puerto Penasco with his wife, Lori.
Colleen Staude
Administrative Assistant
Colleen is the Administrative Assistant for Arizona Accounting and Information Systems. Her job functions include coordinating office activities such as travel and scheduling as well as software purchasing including the responsibility of liaison for AAIS with Sage Software. Before joining AAIS Colleen lived in Flagstaff AZ with her husband and four children. Colleen enjoys going to concerts and scrap booking, and traveling. Colleen also enjoys time with her family and in preparing for her first grandchild this coming year.
Lisa Schabloski, CPA
Controller
Lisa is a co-founder of AAIS and has been with the company since inception. She is involved in the accounting functions of AAIS as well as telephone support and part-time controller/accountant for smaller clients. Lisa has worked in banking for ten years in auditing and cashier functions, one year in Public Accounting, and ten plus years as controller for various companies in the valley. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. Lisa is an active volunteer for a "no kill" animal shelter, and she loves to travel, golf and run.
Tena Morgan, CPA
Consultant
Tena provides client services such as software installations, software upgrades, training, support and accounting assistance at AAIS. Before coming to AAIS in 1998, Tena spent 5 years at McGladrey and Pullen as Senior Staff Accountant, four years with Cimarron Materials as Controller, two years at Williams-Sonoma as Senior Sales Associate and two years with Roy Edwards Warehouse as Inventory Controller. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa and an Associate of Arts Degree in Culinary Arts from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Tena enjoys using her cooking talents, hiking, traveling and spending time with her husband, Bud.
Tami Sanger
Technical Support
Tami joined Arizona Accounting and Information Systems as a Support Associate in February 2001. Her responsibilities include technical support for Sage MAS90/Sage MAS200 and Crystal Reports design and creation. Prior to joining AAIS, Tami worked at Sportek, a golf club component wholesaler/retailer, for nine years serving as Director of Sales and Inventory Manager, both of which required extensive use of Sage MAS90/Sage MAS200 configuration and support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with emphasis in advertising and TV/Radio broadcasting. Tami, who spent several years as a staff member of the Kansas City Royals baseball organization, is a "baseball mom." She and her husband, Paul, love to watch their two sons play Little League.
Mike White, MCSE, CCNA, CCA
Systems Consultant
Mike joined Arizona Accounting and Information Systems as Systems Consultant in April of 2001. His expertise includes providing a variety of technical services such as system support, system migrations and upgrades, network administration, and Internet and data security. Mike has been providing IT solutions for over seven years and holds the following certifications: MCSE (Microsoft), CCNA (Cisco), CCA (Citrix). Prior to joining AAIS he provided Internet and data security solutions, network administration and voice over IP telephony at an IT consulting company in Dallas. Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Erica, and two children.
Eric Ludden
Consultant
Eric joined AAIS in April 2004 as an Application Development Consultant. His expertise includes tailoring software solutions to increase overall efficiency including designing and building custom applications to enhance and customize the use of existing accounting software applications such as Sage MAS90. Before coming to AAIS, Eric worked for Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Peak Realty providing tech support for the real estate agents as well as programming web based applications for the company's intranet web site. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University here in Arizona. When he's not at the computer Eric enjoys traveling overseas and spending time with his family.
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