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Miles City, MT

Meet Our Team

Wendee Essex, CPA

Wendee was raised on a ranch near Volborg, Montana where her family raised wheat and cattle.  She was very active in 4-H, FFA and livestock judging during her youth.  She graduated from Montana State University with a degree in accounting and came to Stallard and Associates in 1998, becoming a partner in 2001.  Wendee has two boys, TJ and his wife Justine, and Tyler who all live in Cheyenne, WY.  Wendee’s spare time is spent gardening, reading and traveling.

Tad Torgerson, CPA

Tad joined Stallard & Associates in September, 2013. He has a diverse background in the areas of accounting, tax, budget, and management. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Executive Budget Analyst with the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (Governor’s Budget Office), Vice President for Finance and Administration at Miles Community College, Staff Accountant at a local CPA firm, and an Auditor with the North Dakota State Auditor’s Office. Tad has an Associate of Arts Degree from Miles Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree from Dickinson State University, and a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Montana.  He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1999.  Tad is happily married to his college sweetheart Rene and has three teenage children; Ray, Olivia, and Emily.  Family time is devoted to kid's activities, sports, music, and barrel racing.

Ginger Carpani
​Staff Accountant 

Ginger was raised in Baker, MT. She attended college at Montana State University-Billings and graduated with a degree in Accounting. She worked in private accounting in Payroll and as an assistant Controller in Billings until 2009, when she moved to Miles City to become a Controller for a local business. In 2013 Ginger joined the team at Stallard & Associates. Ginger is married to Adam, who is a Mill Operator at Stillwater Mine in Nye, and together they have 2 boys, Wyatt and McKade. As a family they enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping. 

Trevor Tait
Staff Accountant

Trevor joined Stallard & Associates in December, 2020. Prior to joining our staff, Trevor was an Auditor in Minnesota. He was born & raised in Miles City throughout his life and calls it home. He graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree in 2015. Trevor is currently a board member on the local non-profit, Wake Up & Lace Up. He and his wife, Morgan, got married in December, 2021 and recently had their first child, Braya. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, spending time with his family, playing sports, and being part of his church.
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Derrick Tvedt
​Staff Accountant

​Derrick joined Stallard & Associates in August, 2021.  Prior to joining the firm, he spent 25 years in the field of education as a teacher, coach, and administrator.  He has an Associate's degree from Central Wyoming College, a Bachelor's degree from Dickinson State University, and a Master's degree from Concordia University Wisconsin.  Derrick is married to Garryn, who is a Director of Operations for AgWest Farm Credit, and together they have two sons, Dalton and Deegan.  Derrick enjoys spending time with his family, and is devoted to his son's activities.  
Kristee Weischedel
Receptionist
Kristee has been with Stallard and Associates since 2021, providing assistance during tax season.  Kristee is married to Ward and has two grown children and two grandchildren.  When she is not at the office, she enjoys sourdough baking, gardening, going to the lake and chasing chickens and grandchildren.