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2001 Front St NE Ste 120
Salem, OR 97301
P.O. Box 7356
Salem, OR 97303

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Gerald Hoots, LLC is an Archer Lewis Firm. “Archer Lewis” is a brand name under which Archer Lewis, LLC, its subsidiary entities, and Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC provide professional services. Archer Lewis, LLC, its subsidiary entities, and Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Gerald Hoots, LLC is a subsidiary entity of Archer Lewis, LLC. Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Archer Lewis, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide bookkeeping, tax and advisory services. Archer Lewis, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. The entities practicing under the “Archer Lewis” brand are each individual firms that are separate legal and independently owned entities and are not responsible or liable for the services and/or products provided by any other entity providing services and/or products under the “Archer Lewis” brand. Our use of the terms “our firm” and “we” and “us” and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, and Archer Lewis, LLC and its subsidiary entities.

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Accounting Experts Salem OR

Monica Olin

Monica started with the firm in 2022 in a temporary capacity and came back February 2023 as an Administrative Assistant.  She has an Associates degree in computer science and over ten years of customer service experience.

Accounting Experts Salem OR

Thomas Whisenant

Tom has worked in public tax accounting since 2019, and has been employed with the firm since 2021.

  • Works closely with clients and is in frequent contact with them throughout the year.
  • Prepares tax returns for corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts and individuals.
  • Assists other team members with payroll, bookkeeping, and general accounting duties.
  • Holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from Portland State University.
Accounting Experts Salem OR

Debbie Juul, retired

Debbie has been employed in public accounting with the firm since 1980.

She retired from our office on April 30, 2025.

  • Works closely with clients, and is in frequent contact with them throughout the year.
  • Performs accounting services for numerous businesses and non-profit organizations.
  • Prepares reports and assists clients in all areas of payroll reporting.
  • Performs income tax planning for businesses and individuals.
  • Prepares tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
  • Assists non-profit organizations with their annual information returns.
  • Holds an Associates of Arts degree in accounting from Chemeketa Community College.
Accounting Experts Salem OR

Becky Herber, retired

Becky has been employed in accounting in both the public and private sectors since 1979, and has been with the firm since 2001. She retired from our office on April 30, 2025.
  • Works closely with clients, and is in frequent contact with them throughout the year.
  • Performs accounting services for numerous businesses and non-profit organizations.
  • Performs all aspects of payroll, including quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Performs income tax planning for businesses and individuals.
  • Prepares tax returns for corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and individuals.
  • Assists non-profit organizations with their annual information returns.
  • Attended Eastern Oregon University and Portland Community College.
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Tax Professionals Salem OR

Gerald E. Hoots

Gerry was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Oregon in 1979. He has been employed in public accounting since 1976, and has been with the firm since 1977. Accounting and Management Advisory Services:
  • Performs and supervises accounting and management advisory services for numerous businesses and non-profit organizations.
  • Works closely with clients and is in frequent contact with them throughout the year.
Tax Services:
  • Performs and supervises tax planning and return preparation services for corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and individuals.
  • Assists non-profit organizations with their annual information returns and applications for tax-exempt status.
  • Performs estate planning services and prepares estate and gift tax returns.
Education and Training:
  • Holds a B.S. degree in business administration, with areas of concentration in accounting, corporate finance and banking.
  • 1976 honors graduate from Oregon State University.
Professional and Community Activities:
  • Member of American Institute of CPAs and the Oregon Society of CPAs
Accounting Experts Salem OR

Derek Choun


Tax Preparer

Derek has worked in public accounting since 2020, and has been employed with the firm since January 2024.

  • Prepares tax returns for corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and individuals.
  • Assists other team members with performing accounting services for various businesses and individuals.
  • Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Portland State University.
  • He was a 2023 OSCPA Basketball League Champion.
Accounting Experts Salem OR

Stacy Beyer

Stacy is office manager for the firm. She joined the firm in 2005. She was licensed as a licensed tax preparer in Oregon January 2018. She oversees the billing for the firm and the electronic filing of tax returns and extensions for clients. She types financial statements, provides customer service to clients, and maintains the continuing professional education records for the accountants. She is also a notary public for the State of Oregon. Stacy graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and has previous experience with a public relations firm.

 

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