OUR TEAM

Meet Our Team!

Linda Borst, CPA – Founder and President

After working as a Manager at KPMG and on SEC reporting roles at a large insurance company, Linda took a brief break while becoming a Human Development Manager raising her children. She then joined a real estate development company as their Controller. Recognizing the value she could bring to small-to-mid-size companies needing financial and accounting services, Linda launched Borst Accounting Solutions. She remains enthusiastic about and committed to delivering that value for every client.

Linda serves as Treasurer of the non-profit organization Friends for Children in Need and is on the Finance Committee of her church. Her competitive streak shows up on the tennis court and when cheering on the White Sox. She lives in Arlington Heights, IL with her husband where they host frequent get-togethers with their four adult children and their growing families.

Terri Whiting, CPA – Accounting Manager

Prior to joining the Borst team, Terri was a Manager at KPMG. She completed her MBA degree and also earned a teaching degree. She continues to use the skills developed in those pursuits to help the BAS team and clients understand the nuances of financial reporting. Like Linda, Terri is competitive on the tennis court and is always up for a challenge. She also enjoys travel, having lived abroad in Belgium for a few years. She lives in Kildeer, IL with her husband, two children and her dog (aka ball-boy on the court) Roscoe.

Bill Borst, CPA – Accounting Manager

Bill received undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Dayton. He began his career at RSM US LLP, working his way to a Tax Manager in the Private Client Service group focusing on High Net Worth clients. He worked on an array of personal, trust, entity, and non-profit clients and various consultative projects there. Bill’s seven busy seasons and unique set of tax and accounting expertise help BAS bridge the gap between our clients’ financial statements and their tax compliance and planning.

Bill lives in St. Louis with his wife and dog, Millie. When he’s not crunching numbers, you can typically find Bill out on the golf course, the basketball court, or throwing darts hoping to one day achieve a “nine darter.”

Emily Wills, CPA – Accounting Manager

Emily began her career in auditing with Arthur Andersen, then moved into management roles in the private sector. Emily’s background, including her MS degree in Accountancy, provides valuable expertise, especially with State and Local Tax issues.

Emily enjoys traveling and is actively engaged with her church community. You’ll see her competitiveness emerge during Purdue Boilermaker’s games. Emily lives in Arlington Heights, IL with her daughter and two cats who are indifferent to the Purdue stats!

Kathie Holland, CPA – Accounting Manager

Kathie came to BAS with a wide range of financial accounting experiences. Her background includes a strong focus on the financial services industry. She spent a good portion of her career working in a variety of accounting and finance roles at Kemper Financial Services and then as a Controller/Director of Operations at a Private Equity Fund. Her tenure at the Private Equity Fund helped her realize how much she enjoys helping small businesses manage their finances and she wanted to continue doing this even after the Fund was dissolved.

Kathie lives in Homewood, IL with her husband and two dogs, Dexter and Danny. In her free times she loves walking and playing with her pups.

Michael Hagerty – Accounting Manager

Mike has always enjoyed working with numbers, which led him to study finance, obtain his M.B.A., and work in various accounting roles at PepsiCo, Tyson Foods, and Barry Callebaut. After obtaining his CPA, he decided to bring his large company experience to the SMB market where he now not only helps with the day to day accounting needs of his clients, but also helps them understand their financials.

Mike has a passion for working with businesses committed to improving mental health, along with businesses in the food co-op industry. When he’s not assisting clients, Mike enjoys playing sports, meditation/yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He lives in Chicago with his wife and their dog, Ginny.

Michelle Cohn – Staff Accountant

Michelle delivers a full spectrum of accounting support to clients, putting her accounting degree from Bradley University and her financial acumen to work every day. When the workday concludes, Michelle enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and taking cruise adventures. She lives in Buffalo Grove, IL with her husband and son.

Lori Kelley – Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

As the longest team member of BAS, Lori has a wealth of knowledge on our accounting systems and processes. As a certified personal trainer, Lori helps the BAS team stay in top condition. She also enjoys running, reading and leaving the ‘windy city’ to vacation in warmer climates. Lori lives in Arlington Heights with her husband, two daughters and dog Bentley.

Lindi Hannigan, CPA – Accounting Consultant

With public accounting and IRS experience, Lindi brings an important perspective to the Borst team and our clients. We value Lindi’s 30,000-foot perspective about financial issues and respect that she has first-hand knowledge using her commercial pilot’s license to fly jet airplanes. She lives in Geneva, IL with her husband where she enjoys reading, running and relaxing with a great bottle of wine.

We would love to chat with you and discover how Borst Accounting Solutions can assist you with all things accounting and bookkeeping related. Click the button below to reach out and schedule a free consultation.