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We’re in the business of protecting your good name

Tax issues are deeply personal. That’s why we prioritize strong relationships and building trust with our clients. 

We believe that the best resolutions come from investing the time up front to get to know you and thoroughly understand your unique tax challenges. We focus on clarifying your situation, exploring all options, and working closely with you to find the best possible solution.

Armed with a strategic plan, we negotiate directly with the IRS on your behalf. We leverage our expert tax knowledge and decades of experience to quickly and legally resolve your tax problems – so you can finally get back to your life.

Get an expert in your corner. Contact us for a free consultation today.

Meet The Team

Your Tax Advocates

Rian Peonio, EA

Managing Partner

Rian Peonio, EA

Managing Partner

Rian is an Enrolled Agent with over 20 years of experience in the tax resolution industry.  He holds an Organizational Management degree from Colorado State University, is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents (CoSEA).

Rian enjoys playing golf, attending Colorado Rockies baseball games and exploring the great outdoors with his two children.

Travis Thompson, EA

Managing Partner

Travis Thompson, EA

Managing Partner

Travis is an Enrolled Agent who has been managing client cases since 2007. He is a veteran of the US Navy and has a degree in business management. He is a member of the NAEA and the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents and prides himself on providing the best possible representation for his clients.

Travis spends his free time with his wife and kids shredding the Rockies on mountain bikes in the summer and on snowboards in the winter. He is also an avid, yet amateur, home horticulturist.

Audrey Smeester

Executive Assistant

Audrey Smeester

Executive Assistant

Audrey joined the Timberline team in 2019. She has a B.A. in business from Drake University, which is in her home state of Iowa. Audrey enjoys family time with her husband and two teen sons, traveling, reading, yoga, and walking her dog Sugar.

Adam Holleran, EA

Senior Associate

Adam Holleran, EA

Senior Associate

Adam is an Enrolled Agent with his law degree from Florida State University, with years of tax resolution experience.  He hails from the sunny shores of Florida but has found his true home in the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, snowboarding, and all the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer.  When he is not battling with the IRS, he enjoys spending his free time with his family. His lifelong aspiration is to summit Mount Everest.

Sam Noshirvan, EA

Senior Associate

Sam Noshirvan, EA

Senior Associate

Sam has previous experience at various Low Income Taxpayer clinics in St. Petersburg, FL, and in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law, Sam continued his legal education by receiving an LLM in Taxation from the University of Denver.
   
Sam enjoys downtime hiking all over the Front Range of Colorado, archery, fishing, and most importantly, breaking 80 on the golf course.

Galen Faris, EA

Senior Associate

Galen Faris, EA

Senior Associate

Galen has been helping clients resolve their tax issues since 2013.  Originally from Colorado, Galen served six years in the US Navy before returning to the States to pursue his education and career. Galen holds a B.A. in Economics from University of Colorado, Boulder.  Galen understands that all clients have a unique situation and takes strides to ensure any resolution is tailored to their needs.

Galen is an avid fisherman and enjoys exploring the mountains for new places to fish as frequently throughout the year as possible. He also enjoys skiing, camping, board games, and a good book. He is a die-hard Broncos fan, and a fair-weather Rockies fan.

Tyler Reeves, EA

Senior Associate

Tyler Reeves, EA

Senior Associate

Tyler is originally from Birmingham, AL and attended the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics before completing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Mississippi School of Law. After working previously in criminal law, he has been helping clients resolve their tax resolution issues since 2015.

An avid fan of sports and the outdoors, Tyler spends a lot of his free time playing golf and snowboarding the mountains of Colorado, as well as following his Atlanta Braves and Alabama Crimson Tide. More than anything he enjoys spending time with his family and two dogs.

Joe Stroup, EA

Senior Associate

Joe Stroup, EA

Senior Associate

Joe is an experienced managing Enrolled Agent specializing in all types of business and personal tax debt resolution strategies, tax planning, and tax consulting for clients across the United States. He has an extensive background in the development and execution of winning tax strategies in matters pertaining to tax and accounting with a comprehensive understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Manual. Joe graduated in 2011 from CU Boulder with an Economics Degree and has been servicing clients for over 10 years in the tax resolution industry.

Joe loves to golf, mountain bike, and snowboard. More than anything, he loves spending time with his son. He is a die-hard Broncos fan and enjoys watching and playing sports of all kinds.

Margaux Hill, EA

Senior Associate

Margaux Hill, EA

Senior Associate

Margaux is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio where she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Science. Previously a Revenue Officer for the Internal Revenue Service, she has been working in tax related fields since 2016.

Margaux enjoys spending time with friends and family, relaxing outside in the beautiful Colorado weather, and escaping to the mountains on weekends to ski.

Brooke Hubbard, EA

Senior Associate

Brooke Hubbard, EA

Senior Associate

Brooke is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and attended Southern Illinois University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2016, with a specialization in Business and Transactional law. Brooke then relocated to Colorado and has been advocating for and representing clients with their tax resolution matters for over 6 years.

Brooke is a skilled and empathetic communicator, who understands that it can be stressful navigating issues with the IRS and other state taxing authorities.

In her free time, Brooke, and her family love to explore Colorado’s scenery on hikes with their two golden retrievers. She is also an avid sports fan, especially for her hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

Erik Nilsen, EA

Associate

Erik Nilsen, EA

Associate

Erik is an Enrolled Agent with a B.B.A from the University of North Florida and a MSc. in International Marketing from the Universitat De Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. After many years as a Real Estate Broker in Florida and Colorado, Erik saw first-hand how the complex tax code could wreak havoc on the financial wellbeing of his well-intentioned clients and self-employed colleagues. He committed to use his skills in negotiation and keen eye for detail to advocate for his clients in front of the taxing authorities and stay up to date on the latest tax laws and regulations. He regularly attends continuing education courses to ensure he is providing his clients with the best possible service.

Our Promise

Peace of mind guarantee:

 If within the first 15 days you are not satisfied with Timberline Tax Group’s representation, we will refund any money paid. No questions asked.

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