Support Team
Name: Stan Minson
Title: Director of Operations
Education: B.A. Accounting - University of Utah; MBA & PhD - School of Hard Knocks
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: I have spent most of my career in accounting management for large retail corporations. I have managed many A/P and A/R areas, spent time in internal audit, department efficiency audit, auditing and consulting on A/P systems and their effectiveness for clients.
Short background of pertinent work experience: I worked for Skaggs Drug Companies/American Stores, was CFO for a heating, air conditioning, and ventilating company, and Smith's Food & Drug Company/Fred Meyer/Kroger Company. I was also a consultant with Recapture Consulting Company, Inc.
Outside hobbies and interests: I enjoy a variety of activities. I have played tennis, golfed, camped, and remodeled my home, as well as assisting my children with fixing up their own homes. I enjoy woodworking and hope to have the time someday to create more things from wood.
Name: Ginger Christensen
Title: Salt Lake Office Manager
Education: B.S. Home Economics - Utah State University, with a minor in social work
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: I am the office manager of the Salt Lake office, but have been Russ Bradshaw's administrative assistant for over 10 years. I am also a notary public. Currently I am attending the University of Phoenix and will receive my Bachelor of Accounting degree this year.
Short background of pertinent work experience: I worked at Bradshaw & Company as the office manager before joining Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw, PLLC.
Outside hobbies and interests: I love to do things with my family, particularly my nieces and nephews. I enjoy singing, playing the flute, and listening to music. Walking brings me peace, and of course my main hobby (maybe an obsession) is quilting. If I don't do a little stitching every day, I feel like something is missing. It relaxes me and gets my creative juices flowing.
Name: Lorie Murphy
Title: Kaysville Office Manager
Education: I have a degree in small business management. I completed all my pre-requisites in nursing, then moved on to psychology while trying to find myself. I'm still looking!
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: I am proficient at billing, collections, Quickbooks, Prosystem, client services, AP, AR, Microsoft Word, and human resources.
Short background of pertinent work experience: I worked as an office manager for a large automotive corporation in the Bay area for many years. I have worked as a teacher, cook, waitress, etc. I owned my own house-cleaning business in California, and I even used to be a hairdresser.
Outside hobbies and interests: When I have time for hobbies, I enjoy doing things with my husband and four children. I love music and theater. I love studying psychology and serving others in that capacity. I am a people person and enjoy a party. I love to read, dance, and walk, but not at the same time.
Name: Jamie Bowman
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education: Davis Applied Technology College
Areas of Expertise / Specialization:
Short background of pertinent work experience: I worked with Doug Child and Scott Farnes as the office manager of Bybee & Child for five years. I then made the decision to stay home and raise my two children and have enjoyed doing so for the past ten years. I am excited to be back in the work force and have really enjoyed working with such a wonderful staff.
Outside hobbies and interests: I enjoy spending time in the outdoors camping and fishing with my family. I have just recently started running and completed my first half-marathon. It was an amazing experience! I like to play sports and watch them as well. I enjoy cooking, scrapbooking, and working out in the yard.
Name: Debbie Griffiths
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education: Bachelor of Music Education - Utah State University
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: My greatest expertise is in dealing with the public, having taught music students for many years. I also have been a secretary/receptionist/administrative assistant for several different companies. I am learning greater skills on the computer, and have a fabulous office of people willing to teach this "old dog new tricks!"
Short background of pertinent work experience: I worked as a receptionist/secretary for USU Technical Services, BYU Music Dept., and the LDS Church Music Dept. I worked as a music coach/accompanist for the Utah Opera Co. for 14 years. I have been a private vocal and piano teacher for over 30 years.
Outside hobbies and interests: I love music! I have been a professional accompanist for 35 years, accompanying for singing groups, the Utah Opera Co., and have played for numerous recitals and programs. My husband and I are both members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and love to sing together. We have seven terrific children, all of whom are great musicians also. Our greatest joy is to sing and perform together as a family. I also love gardening and reading a good book.
Name: Jami Hogge
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education:
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: I came to Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw in January of 2006, after having closed down a successful daycare in my home. I excel in Word Perfect, Excel, electronic submissions, Edgarization, and engagement.
Short background of pertinent work experience: I currently do all of the audit processing and electronic submissions. I answer phones, help with clients, and a million other administrative functions.
Outside hobbies and interests: I am a single mother of two beautiful girls. I love to garden, sew, go to movies, chase after my children, and serve in my church callings.
Name: Ami Jordan
Title: Executive Assistant for Doug Child
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration - Evangel University
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: My expertise is in licensing, marketing, CPE, various administrative duties, and the most complex task of all - keeping tabs on Doug.
Short background of pertinent work experience: Before coming to work at Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw, I worked as the convention center sales manager for the Best Western Garden Inn in Salt Lake City for over a year. I then worked for the law office of John T. Evans as a legal assistant for 2-1/2 years.
Outside hobbies and interests: My favorite hobby is spending time with my family. I also enjoy scrapbooking, even though I rarely get the chance to do it. I am fiercely competitive and love to play games, anytime and anywhere! Lastly, I am a marathon shopper who never misses a good sale!
Name: Alexis Cline Meredith
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education: College of Eastern Utah
Areas of Expertise / Specialization: I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Quickbooks, Excel, and other word processing programs. I have experience in all aspects of administration.
Short background of pertinent work experience: I was a receptionist at Utah Shelter Systems for two years, and then I helped my dad for three years with office work and marketing at Summit Real Estate & Management.
Outside hobbies and interests: I have so many things I love to do that it's hard to pick just a few! I love music; I love to sing; and have been playing the piano for about five years. I also love to crochet. I am also learning a new art - the art of being married! I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this company and all of the fun and exciting things that it brings with it.