About Us
Who We Are
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients’ needs through research and sound analysis. MHC CPA is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
We Are Proud Members Of
The Team
KIM HITCHCOCK
CPA | President & CEOKim grew up and began her career as a CPA in Maryland, living on both sides of the Bay Bridge. After getting married in 1998, Kim and her husband moved to Alaska where Kim worked for KPMG LLP. Working as a Tax Manager with KPMG provided invaluable experience from the team of experts in that firm, and Kim gained an expertise in tax serving individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Kim and her family moved to Colorado in 2007 where she spent two years working as a Senior Tax Analyst in the manufacturing industry before joining Don McNurlin and forming McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, PC. In 2024, Kim welcomed Eric Crennen to the firm as an owner and shortened the Firm’s name to MHC CPA. When not in the office, Kim enjoys travelling, playing tennis, mountain biking, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
ERIC CRENNEN
CPA | AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING PARTNEREric has 17 years of experience in the auditing and accounting fields. He received his CPA license in 2007 and began his career at Deloitte. Eric transitioned into a small CPA firm where he became the audit manager in 2013. He has handled a variety of small to mid-sized audits in both the for-profit and not-for-profit areas, with extensive experience in the HOA field. In 2018, Eric joined McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. to help the growing audit and accounting practices. Eric graduated with honors from Colorado State University and is a Denver native.
DAVID REED
CPA | TAX DIRECTORDavid Reed is the Tax Director for the firm. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and various industry roles in corporate tax departments. He specializes in many areas of taxation including corporations, partnerships and individuals. He also provides tax planning and strategy for business owners and individuals to minimize federal, state and local taxes working within the current tax code.
David moved to Denver from the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Denver with a B.S. in business administration. David continued his advanced education by taking the accounting and tax courses required to sit for and pass the CPA exam, becoming a licensed CPA in 1992.
David thoroughly enjoys the active Colorado lifestyle through biking, hiking, skiing (on and off-piste) and is always on the lookout for new adventures.
JENNIFER HELD
FIRM ADMINISTRATORJen moved to Colorado in 2010 from the Washington, DC area and joined us after thirty-one years of federal service. She brings experience in office administration as well as project and program management. Jen’s role is to provide support to the firm and ensure customer satisfaction for the clients. When she’s not at the office she is always enrolled in a class, walking her Belgian Malinois, and spending time with her grandson.
Email:jennifer@mcnurlincpa.com
BOBBI BLAKLEY
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTBobbi is the firm Senior Administrative Assistant and has worked at McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. for more than 20 years. She is responsible for client relations, including billing and collections, personnel matters and all office administration.
Her skill at handling so many jobs comes from experience. in previous positions, Bobbi has been a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, secretary and clerical support. She has an Associate Degree in Accounting from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC.
KRISTI BREEDLOVE
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONISTKristi, a former Indiana resident, recently traded the Midwest for the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, making the move with her husband, Tyler. Together with their two cats, Mirabel and Luna, Kristi has embraced her new surroundings with enthusiasm. A culinary aficionado, Kristi delights in cooking and baking, turning her kitchen into a haven of delicious aromas and creative recipes. In her downtime, she enjoys tackling puzzles, diving into captivating books, and exploring the majestic mountain terrain that now surrounds her. This transition has not only enriched her daily life but has also allowed her to blend her passions with the breathtaking beauty of her new home.
STEPHEN P. KESSLER
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTSteve is a full time accountant for McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. Steve specializes in all areas of taxation including individuals, partnerships (LLCs), corporations, trusts, estates, and tax planning. He also has experience in audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation. He has vast experience with small to medium size businesses.
Steve has over 30 years of experience in public and private accounting. He has served as controller of three medium sized businesses (revenues from 10 million to 20 million a year) and worked with three public accounting firms.
Steve graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy. He is a member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American institute of Certified Public Accountants.
JUSTIN ANDRADE
TAX ACCOUNTANTJustin is a full-time tax accountant with the firm. He has lived in Colorado his entire life and even graduated from Adams State University in southern Colorado. In his free time, Justin enjoys watching sports and spending time with his family and friends.
Email:jandrade@mcnurlincpa.com
SAMUEL SPRING
TAX ACCOUNTANTSam grew up in Colorado and loves the outdoors and winter sports. He graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2023 with a degree in Accounting and Finance. He joined the tax team in 2023 and he is excited to work with such a great organization.
MAJED ALGHAMDI
SENIOR AUDIT ACCOUNTANTMajed is originally from Saudi Arabia. He came to the United Sated to study English, and thereafter he earned his Business Bachelor’s Degree California State University Dominguez Hills, with concentration in accounting, and minor in information systems. He received his CPA license in 2021. While going to college, he joined Frishta Amala CPA and Tax Services, a local small firm in Los Angeles, CA, as a Client Relations Administrator. This firm focuses on federal, state, county, and local IRS compliance audits, and other governmental related compliance issues. The governmental professional experience gained at this firm served as steppingstone to secure a job as a Senior Auditor at Davis Farr, a Certified Public Accountants, a local small firm in Irvine, CA. This firm conducts nonprofit and governmental audits. Majed has attained vast and invaluable expertise from the most senior audit personnel at these firms. In late 2022, Majed decided to join McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. He enjoys cooking, biking, playing soccer, traveling. and spending time with family, family cat, and friends.
CHRISTINE SILVESTRONE
AUDIT ACCOUNTANTChristine has lived in Colorado since 2013 and is originally from Montana. She attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and is now a part of the auditing department at McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. In her free time she likes to play soccer, hike, camp, and do pretty much anything that involves the outdoors and physical activity.
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TAYLOR HILTON
ACCOUNTANTTaylor Hilton graduated from the University of Arizona Global Campus with his master’s in Accounting. Taylor has worked with McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. since January of 2019 as a part of the Audit Department. He is originally from South Dakota and moved to Denver about twelve years ago. He spends most of his time with his wife, Rebecca, and daughter, Wrenley, enjoying everything Colorado has to offer. He especially enjoys following Denver’s professional sports teams and loves getting outside. In his off time, he enjoys hiking, trail-running and whatever else will get him into the mountains. He is excited to be a part of the team and see what he can contribute to the business.
RYAN WEIGEL
AUDIT STAFF ACCOUNTANTRyan moved to Colorado in 2014 after attending the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He has been a part of the audit staff at McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. since 2021, where he hopes to contribute to an already superlative group of individuals. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys staying active, whether it’s biking around town or taking his cat for a walk.
KAREN PADILLA
STAFF ACCOUNTANTKaren has 20 years of experience working in accounting firms. Prior to this, she was the accounting manager for various restaurants, including Mark Miller’s renowned Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe, NM. She is a native of Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado’s Denver campus. Now living in her childhood home in Evergreen, she enjoys seeing the elk, deer, bears, and coyotes that periodically appear in her backyard. She also enjoys a good cup of coffee and a good book.
DON M. MCNURLIN
CPA - FOUNDING MEMBERDon McNurlin is the founding owner of the Firm. He started his own practice in 1987 as a Certified Public Accountant; in 1990 this practice merged with M. James Sealock. In June 1993, the merger was dissolved and what is now McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C. was formed. In April 2019, Don officially retired. We are proud to carry his name forward.
Don spent four years as treasurer of Blackgold Energy Resources Inc., an oil and production company, responsible for financial and tax matters for Blackgold and several affiliated companies. Prior to that, he worked for five years in the audit department of Fox & Co., a national CPA firm where he audited both public and private companies.
Don graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He holds a CPA certificate in Colorado and is an active member of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has also participated in a number of organizations devoted to small businesses and non-profits and has volunteered in numerous youth athletic endeavors. Even though Don retired earlier in 2019 he is still available as a consultant anytime we need him.