About Us

Melissa has been self employed since 2005 and is the former owner of Kruger and Clary, CPAs. She decided to branch out and form Key2 Accounting in 2013 so she could focus on helping businesses with their accounting, payroll and tax needs.

Melissa graduated from Colorado State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has been a CPA since 2000. She is Certified in QuickBooks online. She specializes in QuickBooks, Business Consulting, Accounting and Income Tax Preparation and Planning.

In 2009, Melissa was on the list of Women of Influence and Forty under 40, in the Northern Colorado Business Report. In 2011 she won firm of the year with the accountants group PASBA. The Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce awarded her young professional of the year in 2012.

Myriah joined the firm in 2012 as a staff accountant and became part-owner in 2015.

Myriah focuses on sales tax, business accounting and income tax planning and preparation. She is Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

Myriah graduated from Colorado State University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Her previous experience includes completing audits of financial statements for privately held companies, not for profit entities, and employee benefit plans before joining the Key2 Accounting Fort Collins CPAs staff. Her interests include gardening, canning, knitting, and sewing.

Emily joined the team in 2020 and has brought with her a wonderful vigor, strength, resilience and a great work ethic. A former Patent Paralegal and Notary Public, Emily has seamlessly transitioned into our tax and accounting world. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Some of her interests include traveling, outdoor activities, and learning new things. She is also an avid sports enthusiast and an athlete herself; she enjoys playing a variety of sports with volleyball being the main one. Being born and raised in Colorado she grew up going to Broncos games with her family and is a diehard fan!

Nichole joined the firm in 2021. She specializes in QuickBooks, Accounting, Income Tax Preparation and Tax Planning, Franchise tax return, Multi-State returns and Sales tax. She has worked in large and small CPA firms where she has gained experience in a variety of business industries.

Nichole graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a Bachelor Degree in Political Science and from University of Northern Colorado in 2000 with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Nichole has been a CPA since 2009 and is licensed in Colorado and Texas. She loves to travel, spending time with her family and fur babies, and enjoys bringing out her creativity in crafting.

Julie joined the team in 2023.  She took on the role of payroll specialist and general excise processor.  Julie is extremely detailed regarding her work and diligent about making sure she gets her clients the information they need.

She is originally from Texas and her husband’s military career brought her and her family to Hawaii in June of 2021.

Her previous career was as a registered dental assistant, where she enjoyed patient care and interaction.

Julie enjoys spending time with family, friends and her new puppy.  Her interests include being outdoors, near the ocean and seeking adventure on the Hawaiian islands.

Ashlee joined our team in 2021 and has been a Payroll Professional since 2015. She takes pride in her work and her professionalism. She graduated from Passaic County Community College in 2014, with an Associates Degree in Human Services. Ashlee and her family moved to Colorado from New Jersey in 2017. In her spare time, Ashlee enjoys spending time with her family, reading, being outdoors and traveling.

Stephanie joined the accounting staff in 2021 and has brought her passion for learning and aim for excellence to the team. New to the accounting and tax field, she has enjoyed being able to assist the team and grow her financing knowledge. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys painting, reading, traveling, and learning new languages.

Angel Bi joined Key2 Accounting at the beginning of 2024, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm for the field. Originally from China, she moved to the United States for love, starting a new chapter with her husband.
Angel graduated from the University of Bradford in the UK in 2018, where she studied Accounting and Finance. In 2024, she became an Enrolled Agent, allowing her to represent clients before the IRS.
She is eager to specialize in the tax area, focusing on tax preparation and tax planning, as well as accounting services such as bookkeeping and sales tax. Angel is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals with confidence and integrity.

Amanda joined our team at the end of 2023 as part of our office administration, bringing a fresh enthusiasm for learning and tackling new challenges. Though new to the tax and accounting field, she has quickly adapted and made a strong transition into the industry. Originally from Iowa Amanda has enjoyed experiencing what Colorado has to offer. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys traveling, boxing, and seeking out new experiences that keep her adventurous spirit alive.