Our Team

Sean P. Riley, CPA. After graduating with a BA, Major in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas, Sean has acquired over 17 years of experience in public accounting and another 5 years with privately held companies, including owning a landscape and design company. His experience outside of public accounting and working directly with small businesses has equipped him with many tools to assist clients. Developing strong relationships, communication, and trust are keys factors in his success with the firm. His experience includes individual & corporate tax preparation, financial statement preparation, payroll taxes, sales taxes, start-up businesses, and Web services. Sean's memberships include the MN Society of CPAs and the MN Association of Public Accountants, along with i94 Chamber of Commerce, Elk River Chamber of Commerce and Member of Shop STMA. During his time away from work, you may find Sean walking his two Newfoundlands with his wife. In the fall you might catch him at his hunting land in Moose Lake, MN and in the summer, traveling north for the Fourth of July! He also enjoys swimming, which his daughters also participates in along with various sport activities.

Tom Martin, CPA. Tom joined our firm in August of 2016. Tom has more than 11 years of experience serving privately-held companies, primarily in public accounting but also in financial leadership roles. Tom’s specialties include tax compliance and advisory services for businesses and individuals, transaction advisory services (including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, and succession planning), and financial statement preparation. Tom is a member of AICPA and MNCPA and is also a graduate of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Tom graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. from St. Cloud State University as a double-major in Accounting and Business Economics and resides in the St. Cloud area with his wife, Noel, and two young daughters. Tom is an avid Minnesota sports fan and enjoys spending time fishing and exercising. Oh…and he will talk NASCAR with you all day if he gets the chance.

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Audra J Bird, RAP, ARA. Audra joined our firm in August of 2012 and she has over 32 years’ experience in public accounting. During her career, her primary focus has included small business accounting, payroll taxes, sales tax, corporate & individual tax preparation, and QuickBooks. She completed her AAS degree in Accounting from Anoka Ramsey Community College. She is recognized with the MN State Board of Accountancy as a Registered Accounting Practitioner (RAP) and also as an Accredited Retirement Advisor (ARA) with the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, 2 children and 3 grandchildren along with camping, hiking, and fishing.

John Christopherson graduated from the University of St. Thomas with an Accounting Degree and has two years of experience in Non-Public Accounting and one year in Public Accounting. John specializes in Business Tax Prep, Bookkeeping and Individual Tax Prep. Outside of accounting, he has experience in Insurance, Retail and Rentals. When John isn’t busy in the office, he enjoys traveling or playing sports!

Melissa Elsenpeter is our Senior Associate here at Riley Martin Ltd. She graduated from the University of MN Duluth with a Bachelors of Business Administration. Aside from her time here at the office, she has 13+ years of bookkeeping experience, including working for the U of MN and a non-profit organization. Outside of Public Accounting, Melissa also has two years of experience as an Operations Manager for an investment firm. When Melissa isn’t working hard here at the office, she enjoys working out and spending her time with friends and family.

Nicole Fleury is new to the firm here as of 2020 and is our Administrative Assistant and Marketing Specialist. She is the face that will greet you at the front door or when you call into the office. Nicole went to school for Business Administration and has experience in Insurance, Real Estate Closing and Healthcare. When she isn’t at the office, you can find her spending her time with her family and friends, including her spouse, Logan & their dog Teddy. She enjoys checking out new breweries and going to shows or concerts, but most of all, Nicole loves to laugh and have a good time!