The people you’ll actually work with.
Meet the SDA CPA Group team — the CPAs, ProAdvisors, and client service pros who make The SDA Way™ work.
Meet the team
Owner
Stanley Dean
Stanley Dean, CPA, founded SDA in 2003 and has worked in tax since 1986. He helps small business owners with tax planning, accounting, and payroll.
Marketing Director
Kelly Dean
Kelly Dean has led SDA’s marketing since 2011, after nearly two decades in operations management at Scofield Timber Company. She holds a BS and MS from the University of Georgia.
Practice Manager
Susan Guo
Susan Guo is SDA’s Practice Manager. She joined in 2022 and now leads the team that keeps client work moving.
Accounting and Tax Manager
Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson is an Accounting & Tax Manager who has been with SDA since 2019. He manages client relationships and oversees QuickBooks Online financial statements.
Accounting and Tax Manager
Tasha Maki
Tasha Maki, EA, is an Accounting & Tax Manager at SDA and an IRS Enrolled Agent with more than 18 years of public accounting experience.
Staff Accountant
Emerald Dykes
Emerald Dykes is a Staff Accountant who prepares monthly financial statements for small business clients. She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Georgia State.
Staff Accountant
Tori Brandon
Tori Brandon is a Staff Accountant who handles monthly financial statements, bill pay, invoicing, and sales tax for small business clients.
Staff Accountant
Hayleigh Howell
Hayleigh Howell is a Staff Accountant who prepares monthly financial statements and reconciliations in QuickBooks Online. She has worked in accounting since 2019.
Tax Associate
Tiffany Barber
Tiffany Barber is a Tax Associate who prepares individual and business tax returns. She has worked in financial services since 2014.
Office and Payroll Associate
Jessica Bolson
Jessica Bolson is SDA’s Office and Payroll Associate. She handles the front office and processes client payroll in Patriot.
Marketing and Technology Associate
Mitchell Dean
Mitchell Dean is SDA’s Marketing & Technology Associate. He manages SDA’s marketing systems, CRM, and website projects.
How we work
Every client has a named lead on their account plus a small support team behind them. You’re not bouncing between strangers every time you have a question. Internal hand-offs happen behind the scenes; the relationship up front stays steady.
We invest in our team — ongoing CPE, technology training, and time to actually do the work well. That investment shows up in the consistency and quality of what you receive.
Join the team
We’re always interested in meeting talented accountants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, and client service people who share our values. If The SDA Way™ sounds like the kind of firm you’d want to work for, get in touch.
