Our Team.
At BTBK, we’re passionate about helping restaurants thrive. From full-service dining to fast casual and quick service, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a hands-on approach to every client. With decades of combined experience, we’re here to provide the financial clarity and strategic support restaurants need to succeed.
Brad Schuchardt
President
With over 15 years of experience in public and private accounting, Brad has provided assurance, accounting and consulting services specific to restaurants. Brad is the founding member of BTBK and has extensive experience in the restaurant industry. This includes six years at a national accounting firm focusing on assurance services for Franchisor’s and Franchisees, as well as five years as the CFO of a 40 unit Quick Service Franchisor and over five years as a business owner. Brad is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the WICPA and AICPA.
Alfie
Office Dog
Born in January 2024, Alfie is our Bernedoodle office pup who specializes in balancing work with play, boosting team morale and providing much needed emotional support during month end chaos. Alfie may not crunch numbers but he is great at crunching biscuits - and reminding us that every busy day needs a paws for a little fun!
Elizabeth Lipp
Admin Assistant
Elizabeth grew up in Springfield, IL and received her BA from Western Illinois University. She worked for the US House of Representatives and WI State Senate providing administrative support and constituent outreach. She most recently ran her own business for the last decade.
Amy Johnson
Accounting Manager
Amy has worked in the accounting industry since graduating with an Associates degree in Accounting from Gateway Technical College in Kenosha 20+ years ago. Her previous accounting work experience has been in the trade show industry, electrical contracting and pharmaceutical research.
Amanda Fehrman
Senior Accountant
Amanda has over 15 years of restaurant and financial accounting experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University.
Amanda Fletcher
Staff Accountant
Amanda has a bachelor's degree in Economics from Middlebury College in Vermont, and earned a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College in Massachusetts. She started her career in public accounting at Deloitte & Touche in their Boston Office. She has also held several positions in nonprofit development, management and accounting, and currently serves on a number of nonprofit boards.
Allison Case
Staff Accountant
Allison holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University. Her previous experience includes work in a small public accounting firm, small business accounting and accounting at a mid-sized engineering firm.
Rebecca Shook
Accounting Manager
Becky holds two undergraduate degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. She has over twenty years of experience in financial reporting, cash management, operational accounting and acquisitions and mergers. Her pervious accounting work experience has been in the energy industry, non-profit, medical, construction and manufacturing industry.
Crystal Smith
Senior Accountant
Crystal has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She began her career in the retail industry as an AR Specialist. She continued her accounting career working as a staff accountant in a small eye clinic, real estate brokerage firm , and most recently at a large insurance servicing company.
Nick Cmehill
Staff Accountant
With a strong background in the restaurant industry, Nick brings a wealth of expertise and insight to every role. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, he combines his academic foundation with hands-on experience to deliver exceptional financial management and reporting. Known for his analytical mindset and attention to detail, he excels at driving efficiency and providing strategic support to help businesses achieve their goals.
Wendy Hansen-Haines
Staff Accountant
Wendy has over 15 years of experience in accounting. Her previous experience has been in energy, recycling and manufacturing. She also has several years of experience with inventory management.
Alex Baitinger-Peterson
Accounting Manager
Alex brings over 10 years of accounting experience to our team. With a strong background in the restaurant industry, she has also worked in biotech and public accounting. Additionally, Alex has substantial experience in financial management and reporting.
Cindy Whitehorse
Senior Accountant
Cindy has built her career over the past 21 years working in the financial field. Her experience includes accounting, auditing, management, and personal finance. She spent 16 years focused on financial and compliance auditing for a tribal organization. Most recently she has worked in personal finance at a local credit union. .
Michele Chase
Senior Accountant
Bringing with her a wealth of experience, Michele holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University and has accumulated over 20 years of diverse accounting experience across several industries, including restaurant accounting, biotechnology, relocation, and banking.
Lisa Gray
Senior Accountant
Lisa has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Saginaw Valley State University. She began her career in the waste management industry as a staff accountant, moving up to accounting manager. She continued her accounting career doing the financials for her own businesses in the car wash (6 years) and food service (18+ years) industries.
Mishi Khalid
Senior Accountant
Mishi grew up in Pakistan and moved to Madison, WI where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Edgewood College. She began her accounting career supporting creative and design-focused companies. She has experience in full-cycle accounting, payroll, and financial reporting, and is known for streamlining reconciliations and improving accounting systems.
Erin Strauss
Staff Accountant
Erin recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in Agribusiness. She is currently working towards her MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Louisianna State University- Shreveport. Erin has previously held three internship positions in public accounting doing auditing and taxes.
Bryce Flemming
Staff Accountant
Bryce recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Finance. He is currently working toward his CPA. With experience from three internships and a full-time role in public accounting, Bryce has gained valuable expertise in assurance and tax work. Bryce is excited to contribute to the team and continue growing in the field.
Sean Young
Staff Accountant
After graduating from Algonquin College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, and subsequently graduating from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Sean began his professional accounting career in the private sector. During his three years of working in various accounting roles, he has helped with completing financial statements, entering journal entries, processing both accounts payable and receivable, and preparing amortization schedules of prepaid expenses. His work experience includes working in the civilian sector for the Wisconsin Army National Guard.