Meet the Team
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Ellen Lay
TAX ACCOUNTANT, CO-OWNER
Ellen is an accountant and co-owner of Lay & Company. For over 30 years, Ellen has provided accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services to individuals and businesses. By offering quality, efficient, and cost-effective services to her clients, Ellen has maintained long-lasting client relationships that will be retained no matter the tax and regulatory environment.
When Ellen is not in the office, she can be found at the lake camping with her family and friends.
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Vanessa Lay
CPA, CO-OWNER
Vanessa started her career in 2012 at Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman (EKS&H), which was, prior to merging with Plante Moran, the largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firm in the Rocky Mountain Region. In this role, Vanessa cultivated a strong foundation for knowledge of tax law and IRS regulations, while also working with several different industries, including, but not limited to, multi-state corporations, oil and gas, real estate, and small business tax returns. Experience at EKS&H is where Vanessa found her passion for helping and working with small businesses.
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Sean Willoughby
TAX ASSOCIATE
Sean is an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) of Lay, Hogan & Associates. He started his career in 2008 at Plante Moran, formerly known as Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner & Hottman (EKS&H), and spent 12 years growing and developing his tax technical expertise in real estate, construction, franchising, and closely held investment groups. Sean joined the Dennis Hogan & Associates team in 2020 and continues offering high level service while collaborating with clients to help identify various tax efficiencies and strategies.
Outside of the office, Sean can be found spending time with his family, watching sports, or at the gym.
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Daniela Schnitzer
TAX ASSOCIATE
Daniela is an accountant of Lay, Hogan & Associates. For nearly 20 years she has worked with clients providing accounting support, tax preparation and planning to individuals and businesses. Daniela was part of the Dennis Hogan & Associates team where she established comfortable and trusting relationships with clients. She is a dedicated professional that enjoys helping her clients with their specific needs.
Daniela enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.
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Heather Brown
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Heather has been a bookkeeper to various industries for the past 20 years and is a strong believer in making sure every penny is in its proper place. She cares about her clients and wants to see them succeed, not just in business but in life! She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and has worked at a consulting company for the past 14 years where there was always a strong emphasis on helping small business owners achieve their goals; whether it’s paying off debt, growing their business or saving for that dream vacation.
In her spare time, Heather enjoys hanging out with friends, glamping and traveling to visit friends and family all over the US and Mexico.
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Matthew Seydel
TAX ASSOCIATE
Matthew graduated from CU Denver in Spring of 2023. Lay, Hogan & Associates is his first job in the accounting field. Prior to college he spent 9 years in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines he learned attention to detail, hard work, and dedication to doing his best.
Outside the office, he enjoys acrylic painting, spending time with family, friends and his two French Bulldogs.
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Donna Gaudreault
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Donna recently joined Lay, Hogan, and Associates in 2021. She has over 30 years management and customer service experience.
In the last year Donna has developed a rapport with most clients in supporting their tax administrative needs.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the Denver Broncos games and spending time with family and friends.