Your Accounting Team

 
Jay Niederhauser- CPA

Jay C. Niederhauser, CPA - Partner and Owner

Jay is one of the founding members of Niederhauser & Davis, LLC. He has a bachelors in accounting from Utah State University and over 35 years of experience, much of which is in tax and audit with large international accounting firms. Jay has extensive experience in business and individual tax planning and oversees all aspects of the firm’s tax, accounting and audit services. He is a licensed CPA in Utah and Texas and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. He was recognized by the UACPA as the Outstanding Leadership Council Member in 2011 and as the Outstanding CPA in Public Practice in 2014.
 
 
Stephanie Russell - Senior Manager

Stephanie Russell, CPA - Senior Manager

Stephanie has over twenty years of experience working in all aspects of a public accounting firm, including accounting and tax services, and administration, as well as private industry experience as a controller. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1996 from Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia. She is a licensed CPA in the State of Utah and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. She also serves on a finance committee of a local nonprofit.
 
 
Garrit Dahl - Senior Manager

Garrit Dahl, CPA - Senior Manager

Garrit began working with Niederhauser & Davis, LLC in December 2014. He is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, growing up in the Sugar House area. He earned his Master of Accounting degree from the University of Utah in 2005. Garrit has over 15 years of experience in tax preparation for corporations, partnerships and individuals. Prior to joining Niederhauser & Davis, LLC he worked as a forensic accountant investigating fraud and performing accounting services for companies going through the bankruptcy process. Garrit spent a short time away from Niederhauser & Davis in 2022 where he worked for BDO USA, LLP. During his time with BDO he worked with high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, to assist them with individual, closely held business, estate, and trust tax planning. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Utah. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
 
 
Chris Ames - Accounting Services Supervisor

Chris Ames - Accounting Services Supervisor

Chris joined Niederhauser & Davis in October of 2018. He was born and raised in Fresno, CA, but moved to Utah to attend Westminster College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Services in 2009. After graduation he got experience in several areas outside of the scope of his degree. However, he looks forward to using his degree skills to help the accounting services department continue to grow and provide quality service to our clients. In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors while hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and playing golf.
 
 
Dane Murdock - Staff Accountant

Dane Murdock - Senior Staff Accountant

Dane was born and raised in Heber City, Utah. He attended Utah Valley University where he graduated in August of 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and minors in both Accounting and Business Management. Dane joined Niederhauser & Davis in January of 2022 and is excited to gain experience and continue expanding his knowledge in tax accounting. While not at work Dane enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, running, lifting weights, and staying up to date on the latest in his favorite sports.
 
 
Collette Drury - Staff Accountant

Collette Drury - Staff Accountant

Collette was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended the University of Utah. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in violin performance with the University of Utah School of Music in 2010. After completing her degree, she moved to Washington, DC to work in the nation’s capital for 4 years. She joined the Niederhauser & Davis team in September of 2021. Since relocating back to Park City, Collette fills her time with her son doing all the things they love most. You can catch them outdoors any day of the week.
 
 
Jonathan Bunting - Staff Accountant

Jonathan Bunting - Staff Accountant

Jonathan grew up near Philadelphia Pennsylvania then moved to South-Eastern Idaho to pursue an accounting degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He loves working with taxes and anything related to accounting! In his spare time, Jonathan loves to be outdoors, watch college football, and journaling.
 
 
Jamie Morris - Staff Accountant

Jamie Morris - Staff Accountant

Jamie grew up in Beaver, Utah. She received her Bachelor of Accounting degree in December of 2022 from Utah Valley University with a minor in Business Management. She is currently working towards completing her Master of Accountancy and earning her CPA certification. Her previous experience is in the banking industry and managing the finances for a charter school. In her spare time, she enjoys improving her photography skills by documenting their family adventures at concerts, sporting events, kids activities, and time in the mountains hiking, camping and fishing.
 
 
Jacqui Ames - Firm Administrator

Jacqui Ames - Office Manager

Jacqui grew up in the Park City area and her family has been clients of Niederhauser & Davis since 2002.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Services and a minor in Spanish from Westminster College in Salt Lake City in 2009.  Jacqui started working for Niederhauser & Davis in August of 2015. Before then, she got experience working for Wells Fargo, Deer Valley Ski Resort, and Intermountain Healthcare.  In her free time, Jacqui enjoys spending time with her husband outdoors in the beautiful Utah landscape, or doing her passion of 20+ years in the equestrian sport with her horse of 18 years!
 
 
Tauni Dahl - Administrative Assistant

Tauni Dahl - Administrative Assistant

Tauni grew up in Salt Lake City. She received a Bachelor of Art degree in History from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 2004. Before coming to Niederhauser and Davis, Tauni worked with NCCCO to develop Crane operator exams and with academic journals providing administrative, editorial and production support. Tauni resides in Heber City Utah with her husband and three children. In her spare time she enjoys reading historical novels, sewing and spending time outdoors.