Due to COVID-19 and the shelter-in-place order, all firm personnel is temporarily working from home. You may contact us using our regular phone number: 559-438-8740 or you may email us at info @lingercpa.com
MEET THE TEAM
Bryce Gage
Senior Associate
I was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to the Valley in grade school. I am a graduate of Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. I enjoy working at LPS and feel like I am a part of a team filling an important role. In my free time I play Dungeons & Dragons. Fun random fact about me is that I used to play Overwatch competitively.
Gaokia Xiong
Senior Associate
I graduated with my BS in Accounting at Fresno State. During my free time, I enjoy being on the road and traveling to spend time with family and friends. I also entertain myself by cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting and working on other arts and craft projects. Being a part of the LPS team is amazing. Everyone is very friendly, patient, and are always ready to lend a hand.
Sergio Altamirano
Senior Associate
I grew up in Kern County and attended Wasco High School. I graduated from Fresno State with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics. I enjoy watching and playing basketball, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Working for LPS has been an amazing experience. The staff is very helpful and welcoming.
Bret Harrison
Partner
I have over 15 years of experience in audit, tax, payroll and general accounting. I’m passionate about helping people and care about all our clients as I would friends and family. My addiction is college football. I enjoy family, finding great food spots and playing the guitar and drums. I’m a graduate of Fresno State and earned a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Nebraska.
Kara Higashida
Manager
I'm a Fresno State graduate, but I'm also a fan of Notre Dame. If I'm not working, I enjoy sleeping in, traveling and seeing new places. I like hanging out with friends and family, and tailgating at Fresno State home games. It's a pleasure working at LPS because of the people and also because I feel valued here. My favorite dish is lasagna at Luna's in Clovis.
Stephanie Grieb
Manager
I graduated from California State University, Fresno with a bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting. I was raised in the Central Valley. In my free time, I like to read books, try new restaurants, and travel to fun places. I like working for LPS because the people are kind and I’ve learned a lot from my experience here.
Lily Saetern Kosila
Senior Associate
I graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. When I'm not working I enjoy hanging out with my family, friends and cats. I also like to travel so I can try out different types of food and visit places like museums, zoos, amusement parks, etc. Being part of the LPS team has been a great experience. Everyone is super nice and I've learned so much from working here.
Erin Hickey
Senior Administrative Assistant
I was born and raised in the Fresno area, graduated from Edison High School, and later obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
In my free time I love watching new TV shows & movies while snuggling with my husband and 2 fur babies.
My main hobbies are event planning, working out, cooking, and shopping. I feel so blessed to be a part of the LPS team, everyone is so nice, and our office vibe is the best!
Also, go Dodgers!
Kevin Siharath
Associate
I graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. I spent the early years in my life in Utah and later moved to Fresno and have been here ever since. During my free time I enjoy reading different novels, hanging out with my friends, and playing with my cats. My time here at LPS has been nothing short of incredible because everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and I have learned a whole bunch from working here!
I was born in Montgomery, Alabama but spent most of my life in the Central Valley and attended Riverdale High School. I graduated from Fresno State with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration.
After several years of working in athletics at Fresno State and UC Davis I decided to return to school (during the pandemic) and get a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, which I did at Colorado State University, Global.
In my free time I enjoy reading, spending time with my growing family and playing basketball or golf. Working for LPS has been a dream come true as everyone here is friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable.
