Spotlight on Centurions – Kristen Cillessen
Kristen Cillessen is a graduate of Kansas State University and began her career in 2003 in the tax department at KPMG. In 2012 she became self employed and is now the owner of Cillessen Financial, which specializes in tax and accounting services for entrepreneurs. Kristen is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Kansas Society of CPA’s, Hope Faith Ministries, DeLaSalle Education Center, and JDRF. Since joining Centurions last year, she has expanded her social network and can’t wait to see what ahead in her second year of the program.
Also featured in the June 1st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Kdog
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