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 is a CPA and a member of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants and the Georgia Society of CPAs. At home in Sandy Springs, Stanley, his wife Kelly and their two sons enjoy college football (Go Dawgs!), skiing, and boating. He is also an active member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta.
Marketing Director
Kelly Dean
Kelly has over 30 years in small business management and enjoys friendships with current clients and getting to know new ones. She holds a BS and MS from UGA and has a certificate in paralegal training from NCPT (Atlanta). She is married to Stanley and loves sunshine, the lake or coast, and spending time with their sons.
Practice Manager
Susan Guo
Susan has a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University in finance, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She loves dogs and has a beautiful husky. She enjoys working out and spending time with friends. She loves coffee and visiting new coffee shops. She also loves the Dallas Cowboys.
Accounting and Tax Manager
Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson has two Bachelor’s degrees from the College of Coastal Georgia, one in Business Administration and the other in Accounting. Joel and his wife, Bethany, have two children: Jude, and Mila. He enjoys mountains, hiking, camping, and the great outdoors, and has a passion for classic cars, especially Volkswagens.
Accounting and Tax Manager
Tasha Maki
Tasha Maki, an Enrolled Agent with a bachelor’s in Accounting from DeVry University, lives in Alpharetta with her husband and their two children. They enjoy cheering at their kid’s soccer matches and attending Atlanta United games. Tasha also loves cooking, reading, and serving at Stonecreek Church.
Staff Accountant
Emerald Dykes
Emerald Dykes is completing her Associate of Business Administration at Georgia State University as an honours student, graduating in the spring. She plans to continue her bachelor’s degree at the Robinson College of Business. A devoted mother of two, she brings the same dedication and compassion to all areas of her life.
Staff Accountant
Tori Brandon
Tori has an Associates Degree in Accounting from the Community College of Allegheny County. She is married and enjoys traveling with her husband, Shane. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and has explored both Asia and South America.
Staff Accountant
Hayleigh Howell
With seven years of accounting experience, Hayleigh brings knowledge and dedication to serving clients. She earned her Associate Degree in Accounting from Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, coloring with her daughters, and spending time with her family in Pembroke.
Tax Associate
Tiffany Barber
Tiffany Barber has 10 years in tax and accounting. She attends Brenau University, working towards a BBA in Accounting with the goal of becoming a CPA. Tiffany enjoys reading and traveling with her husband, Keith, and their two active teens.
Office and Payroll Associate
Jessica Bolson
Jessica has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Kennesaw State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Intelligence. Jessica loves to travel, hike, journal and try new food spots.
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.
