Brenner, Averett & Co., P.C. has had it's roots in Sidney since 1949 when Hu Williamson opened his door as the areas first CPA. Although the faces have changed, our commitment to our customers and the community stays the same. We are dedicated to fast, accurate accounting services without forgetting the personal one-on-one contact we and our customers enjoy. Originally located in a small back office of one of the local attorneys, the housing of the firm has changed over the years. Currently located downtown on the city's main avenue, we offer easy access with plenty of room. Bill Brenner, CPA, Owner Bill joined the office crew in 1979. After putting in his time, he and Terry purchased the firm in 1992. Bill is a member of all the usual accounting societies but feels listing them would just put you to sleep. He is active in the community as son's coach, part-time league golfer and board member. Bill is supported at home by his wife, Joanne, and son, Matthew. Joanne's diligent care of yard and home allows them to ramble most weekends. That's not to say he won't have to clean up the mess of a torn down wall some night when he gets home. Joanne's construction background made her the perfect general contractor for our present home. We are often asked about the beautiful wall decorations located throughout the office. Those, too, came from Bill's wife. Bill's time at the office is spent networking with clients, tax and estate planning, auditing and assisting personnel with their jobs. His personal time is spent with the family, camping, hunting and fishing. Terry Averett, CPA, Owner Terry started out his CPA career in Sidney in 1979. When the firm split into two, he stayed with the other guys. He spent three years running their branch office in Watford City. When offered the opportunity to rejoin our firm five years after the split he hurried home to Sidney. Terry and Bill bought the firm of Hu Williamson, P.C. in 1992. As well as the normal accounting societies, Terry is a member of a few local community clubs, serving as board member on some. Although now retired, he was a member of the EMT crew for many years. Terry's wife, Susana and children, Barbara and Joseph, keep him busy with any time he hasn't already filled with construction projects, fishing/camping/hunting trips and golf games. Terry's extended family is well known in the community and Bob, his dad, helped with the office construction in 1992. Terry's clients can always be assured of personal service. He's often to be found at the office early (before the birds are awake) and enjoys the new toy on his desk. He's really jumping into the computer generation! His specialties include auditing, tax and accounting. But he'd rather be golfing or fishing. Anthony (Tony) Overlie Tony joined the firm just in time for tax season in November, 2006.  He has prior experience in tax preparation and is quickly learning our other services.  He's single and has become involved in community activities (city league basketball, little league football and golf).  He also enjoys spending time at the gym. Beatrice (Beaty) Fuhrmann, Office Supervisor Beaty joined the firm in 1971 as receptionist. In 1973, when employee turnover required a new tax prep individual, she started doing tax returns at night. This gave her the background she needed to step into the shoes of the office supervisor when turnover again gave her the opportunity. Hence, she's been "the boss" since the age of 22. Having started young, there isn't many tasks through the years that she hasn't tackled. She can do your tax return, find a file, fix the computer, do your payroll, reconcile your bank account, balance your books or search the net for an elusive tax law. Beaty embraced the computer age as it evolved, so has enjoyed the wonderful new challenge of computer consulting and setting up the in-house computer system. Training office personnel is another task she handles, but it's not one she has to tackle often. Turnover is low. When she's not working you can usually find her reading or sitting in front of her computer. Wife, mother, daughter and grandmother are a few of the other titles that fit. Gay Kunesh, Bookkeeper Gay joined the firm in 2001 as bookkeeper. Her prior experience in both the computer and accounting areas gave her a step up with her duties as payroll clerk, monthly bookkeeping processor and tax preparer. She's too quiet - but we're working on that. When she's not in the office she can be found reading, working the ranch, helping with local community clubs or being with her family (most especially at the area rodeos). Jodi Kordonowy, Receptionist Jodi joined the firm as receptionist in December, 2004.  She had three weeks to "settle in" before our usual tax season rush.  It must have worked out OK, because she's still here. Her main job is to keep the phone from ringing off the wall, but she has other duties as well.  Her knowledge of people and excellent people-skills are a definite asset with her receptionist duties.  She also spends hours every month doing major data entry input.  She'd much rather be at home spending quality time with her family or working at her part-time jobs - quilting and keeping family members in line. Part-time Personnel Marilyn Partin, who started in 1991, comes in one day a week to handle the client's accounts receivable program. We generally rope her into running errands and popping in on heavy traffic days to help us out. She'd rather be outside in the sun.