Taxpertise, LLP was founded by Kristene Rosser Schmitt and Debi Corrie, CPA, CGMA in 2013. These two women came together to make tax preparation easy for their clients. This boutique firm was designed to help clients make the most of tax savings and planning for the future. They specialize in small business returns and 1040’s for their clients. The firm services the Greater St. Louis Metro area and offers tax return pick up service for their clients.

Kristene Rosser Schmitt, MSA, GRI, CRS, PSA, SFR, ePRO

Kris started her career with the United States Army as an auditor in 2007 conducting information technology and general ledger audits resulting in savings for the department totaling over $40 million annually. In 2009, she volunteered for the Iraq audit team and spent the next two years assisting the Department of Defense Joint Base Operations with the drawdown. This included contract, financial, operational, and material audits. Kris currently serves on the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors as Vice President; Collinsville Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer; Residential Real Estate Council as Illinois Financial Leader; and Greater St. Louis Area Council BSA Training Committee as Vice Chair of Venturing. Kris Earned her Masters of Accounting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Kris started her career with the United States Army as an auditor in 2007 conducting information technology and general ledger audits resulting in savings for the department totaling over $40 million annually. In 2009, she volunteered for the Iraq audit team and spent the next two years assisting the Department of Defense Joint Base Operations with the drawdown. This included contract, financial, operational, and material audits. Kris currently serves on the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors as Vice President; Collinsville Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer; Residential Real Estate Council as Illinois Financial Leader; and Greater St. Louis Area Council BSA Training Committee as Vice Chair of Venturing. Kris Earned her Masters of Accounting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Debi Corrie, CPA, CGMA

For over 30 years, she has helped business owners improve profits, cash flow, internal processes, and KPI’s. She specializes in business transitions, strategic planning, debt refinancing, and financial statements. She transitioned 8 business acquisitions, opened 13 US based offices, and an international office in Macedonia. She is a member of the AICPA, NATP. She serves a mentor at Parkway Spark! and volunteers as a presenter at the Veteran Business Resource Center. Debi has served on the board of directors for the Inventers Association of St Louis, the Professional Women Alliance, Books4Kids, and the Junior Service Club of Collinsville. She is published author and paid speaker. She received her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri – St Louis.