Kristin is the founder of kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting and brings more than 25 years of experience in bookkeeping, business operations, and administrative support to the team. With a background in accounting and business administration and certification as a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, she has a knack for seeing both the financial details and the bigger picture of how a business operates.

Her favorite part of the work is getting to know the people behind small businesses—understanding what they're building, figuring out what's getting in their way, and finding practical ways to make running the business a little easier. Whether she's untangling a complicated bookkeeping problem, helping an entrepreneur understand their numbers, improving a process, or tackling one of those “I don't even know where to start with this” projects, Kristin approaches the work with curiosity, patience, and a healthy appreciation for a good puzzle.

Outside of kCole, Kristin is a photographer and lifelong creative who loves exploring new places, supporting independent businesses, spending time with animals, and probably has more ideas and projects in progress than any one person reasonably needs.

After more than 20 years as a marketing professional—primarily in the tech sector—Teresa was ready for a new challenge. With a love for spreadsheets and problem-solving, accounting felt like the perfect next step. Now based in Kelowna, BC, she is in the final semester of her Advanced Diploma in Professional Accounting, working toward her goal of becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Throughout her marketing career, Teresa was always drawn to the numbers behind the strategy. She loved clean data sets, ROI reports, and business plans backed by solid analysis. For her, it wasn’t just about the creative process—it was about real results and helping businesses grow. That same passion drives her work at kCole Bookkeeping, where she supports hardworking entrepreneurs as they build something great. Seeing the dedication and resourcefulness of kCole’s clients makes the work especially rewarding, and Teresa is thrilled to play a small part in their success.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find Teresa on the water dragon boating in the summer or in the kitchen cooking up a feast for family and friends. Travel has been a huge part of her life—she’s visited all seven continents and around 40 countries. Her career and adventures have taken her around the world, including living and working in Australia, the UK, the U.S., and Canada. Wherever she goes, Teresa brings the same curiosity and enthusiasm to everything she does—including helping businesses thrive through better bookkeeping.

After nearly 20 years as a dental hygienist, Lana was ready for a new chapter—one that would allow her to lean into her love of numbers, organization, and helping others in a different way. That transition led her to bookkeeping and finance, where she discovered the perfect blend of precision, problem-solving, and purpose.

Lana brings the same care and attention to detail that defined her previous career to every client she supports at kCole. She enjoys bringing order to the financial details behind a business and helping small-business owners feel confident that their books are being handled with care. For Lana, being part of the kCole team means using her strengths to make life a little easier for the entrepreneurs behind the numbers.

Lana lives in Middleton, Wisconsin, with her partner, their daughter, and three pets—so there’s rarely a dull (or quiet) moment at home. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her listening to music, cooking, spending time with family, or heading to Wisconsin’s Northwoods to relax and recharge.