RILEY WIGLE CPAS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Staff Accountant
Brooke Sexson joined the firm in 2023 as a staff accountant. She was born and raised in Bend, OR and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Portland State University. Brooke is a US Army veteran and completed her Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona while serving. Brooke moved back to Bend after leaving the military and is actively working towards obtaining her CPA license. Outside of work Brooke enjoys spending time with her daughter, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing roller derby.
Caitlin grew up in Longview, Washington. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2012 with a degree in accounting, and again in 2013 with a Masters in Taxation. She worked for a tax firm in Seattle for six years, receiving her Washington CPA license in 2016. Caitlin moved to Bend in 2019, and received her Oregon license at that time. Caitlin is both an AICPA and OSCPA member and has a wide range of experience including working with high net worth individuals, small business owners, real estate development, rental properties, and various startup. In her free time Caitlin enjoys being outdoors, hiking, paddle boarding, biking, camping, or cross-country skiing. When not outside she likes spending time with her daughter, her two cats, and brewing beer with her husband.
Kirsten Habermann is an accountant who has been working with the firm since 2020. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois while maintaining leadership roles in two separate clubs. Kirsten obtained her CPA license in November 2022 and is currently an AICPA member. Outside of work she enjoys training her dog in competitive agility, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, and traveling.
Kristin Wigle is the owner and has been working with the firm since 2003. Born and raised in Bend OR, Kristin attended the University of California at Berkeley and earned her bachelor degree at the Haas School of Business. She swam competitively for Cal at the national level. Upon graduation she worked at Ernst and Young LLP in the audit department, but also spend time in the mergers and acquisitions group. Kristin became licensed in 2003, moved back to Bend, and began working with Tom. In 2015, she became a partner, and in 2021 she became the owner of Riley Wigle CPAs LLC. Kristin is a member of the AICPA and OSCPA and occasionally hosts seminars for other CPA's. Outside of work Kristin enjoys spending time with her two daughters, serving on a parish finance council, enjoying Central Oregon's restaurants, running, and enjoying lake life.
Tom Riley is the founder of Riley Wigle CPAs. He has fully retired at this time.