The Evans & Co Team
Our guiding philosophy at Evans & Co is to empower our clients to achieve financial freedom.
With a combination of expert knowledge and services that cater to individual needs, we aim to leave people with more freedom of choice and an all round better lifestyle. We trust that our clients know best how to run their business, so we’re here to support and equip them in that journey.
As part of this philosophy, we’re passionate about building genuine relationships with our people. When you come to us, we want to know what’s really at the heart of your business, what makes it work and what you love about it. After all, if we don’t really understand what makes you and your business tick, how can we offer meaningful advice and effective services?
Jane Evans - Director (CA)
Jane's never been quite like other accountants, she is a creative thinker, never afraid to challenge herself and the coach and mentor in her likes to challenge those around her.
She embarked on her journey as a Chartered Accountant in rural Hawkes Bay where she grew up, building up extensive experience in several large professional services firms both in NZ and overseas with a stint of commercial experience thrown in as a project and management accountant.
She is passionate about growing great businesses and the farm girl in her is passionate about the agricultural industry. Early in 2016, Jane founded AgBiz Accountants followed by a name change in December 2020, to Evans & Co, which is a lifelong dream where she continues to look after both new clients and clients she has worked with for many years.
Jane has two daughters and two golden retriever dogs who you will meet from time to time at the office. She is a keen masters rower, mountain biker and she loves to dance.
Mike Wood
Mike has over 35 years in Public Practice, with the last 16 years in Cambridge. He has considerable accounting and taxation experience in small and medium sized business, including a background in the UK, having cut his teeth with top 6 accounting firms in England.
Mike enjoys working with his clients, ensuring they receive the very best attention, and with a great, fun team of colleagues. He takes pride in finding the most beneficial solutions for clients. Mike has been involved in a number of successful start-up businesses, including devising the best structures for such organisations.
Outside the office, Mike enjoys golf, racket sports (pickleball and tennis), cycling and tramping and generally getting outside with his family and young granddaughter. Mike’s other keen interest is premier league football, having followed his favourite team, Arsenal since a wee nipper.
Ella Warren – Chartered Accountant
Ella has over 25 years of experience in the accounting industry, with the last 10 years in the Waikato. She has a good eye for detail and has a particular interest in farm accounting.
“I love having the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, helping them take the stress out of their accounting and tax obligations. Being part of the Evans & Co Team makes coming to work fun and we have an awesome pool of knowledge and experience to pull from.”
When she is not in the office Ella enjoys tramping, biking, spending time with family, and scrapbooking.
Marie Evemy - Accountant
Marie comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry.
"It’s really important for me to be surrounded by friendly people in the workplace, so naturally, my favourite part of working here is my workmates and all the laughs we have together. You hear about ‘boring accountants’, but I think we’re proof that accountants can be good at their job, help their clients, and still have a personality! I also enjoy solving puzzles, and I find that sometimes reconciling accounts and helping clients with their Xero balancing issues can be a lot like solving a puzzle. Once you have all the pieces together, you can definitely make it work."
When she's not crunching numbers, you'll find Marie tiki touring around NZ, spending time with her husband and their teenage children, and enjoying a cheeky cider or two!
Rose Drayson - Accountant
I’ve been working in accounting practice for nearly 20 years where I started out as a junior while studying and raising my young family.
Over this time, I have been challenged with a wide range of tasks & responsibilities which have all contributed to the accountant I am today. These range from GST, payroll, management accounting, compliance accounting, client relations…I’m aging fast, so the list just goes on!
My title at Evans & Co is senior accountant and the role is varied, however, I feel you create your own role in a way. Experience, personality, strengths and growth within the position shape it into your own unique role. I enjoy crunching numbers and helping clients and colleagues whenever I can.
The best part of my job is the awesome people I work with and the amazing client relationships I have built over the years. I love sharing the highs (and lows) with clients and it’s a big deal to me to receive an email with a picture of their new home, new baby, or new business venture.
Having clients, some I only know by voice, confide in me and feel comfortable enough to share struggles they may be experiencing is a huge privilege and I love building these relationships. This part of my job is such a privilege!
I’m pretty active (code word…can’t sit still!) so home time is usually with my family, running, creating cakes or cranking the music while I clean!
Kate Silich - Bookkeeper
What do you enjoy doing with your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my family & friends and our two dogs. I also run our air b&b’s which can be challenging at times but it keeps me busy.
What is your experience, and what is your role at Evans & Co?
I have been bookkeeping for several years in a range of areas including the Dairy Industry, Schools’ and Small Businesses.
What is your favourite part of your job?
I enjoy our team and the support we offer each other, and that we are like-minded people. It also helps that we can all share a good laugh together.
Jessie Lynch - Accountant
Since joining Evans & Co as a senior accountant in March 2024 I have really enjoyed getting to know my colleagues and clients. Working with a variety of businesses has been a great experience, but I’m especially drawn to the farming sector—it's both challenging and interesting for me.
When I’m not busy in the office, you can usually find me outdoors with my family, hiking, biking, or just soaking up nature.
Kim Fredrickson - Bookkeeper/Payroll
Kim has a diverse background in accounting, administration, legal support, and dairy farming, she brings a broad range of skills and knowledge to our firm.
In her role, Kim assists the director with daily operations and supports our clients with their bookkeeping, GST, payroll and other accounting and administrative tasks. Her experience as a former dairy farmer allows her to relate well to our farming clients, giving her a unique perspective on their needs and challenges.
Kim truly enjoys being part of our collaborative team at Evans & Co., where a supportive atmosphere and a bit of laughter make the workday enjoyable.
She loves spending time outdoors with her family and cheering them on at various sporting events. A passionate sports fan, Kim also coaches netball, supports the junior lacrosse program, and plays goalie for the Hautapu Sports Women’s Hockey team.
In her downtime, Kim enjoys listening to country music and is eager to share her love for the genre with the team—who knows, they might just get hooked too!
Dave Stringer - Accountant
After graduating in 2001 with a business degree in Bristol in the UK, I got a job in an accounting practice in Dorset and qualified as a chartered certified accountant (ACCA) in 2005.
I met a kiwi girl in the UK and moved to NZ in 2015 and settled in Cambridge. We then moved to Blenheim and I am excited to have now rejoined my old Webb & Wood colleagues at Evans & Co, working remotely.
Outside of the office I enjoy hanging out with my wife and our little girl, travelling, drinking coffee and eating cake and 'doing up' our house
Stephanie Williams - Reception / Company Administration
Steph is the friendly face you’ll find as you walk into our office.
What is your experience, and what is your role at Evans & Co?
My role is administration/reception. I also do GST Returns and maintain the Companies office eg Update company details, Share transfers, company incorporations and Annual Returns
What is your favourite part of your job?
I enjoy getting to interact with and meet our clients and having the opportunity to grow and learn new things. It is also great working with an amazing team.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my family and fur babies, shopping with my girlfriends. Early this year I started Resistance Training which I’m completely obsessed with.
Debbie Kempson – Tax Administrator
Debbie grew up in Taumarunui, in the King Country and comes from a farming and agriculture background.
Debbie has 18 years in government services – 9 years with the New Zealand Police in Taupo and 9 years with Inland Revenue in both Rotorua and Hamilton.
Outside of the office Debbie loves spending time with her husband, fur babies and friends.
Her favourite thing at work is working with an awesome bunch of people and been a team player.
Hannah Munro - Accountant / Bookkeeper
Hannah's career spans audit, company accounting, then as the logistic consultant and manager of her 4 cherubs’ education, sporting and social calendars!
She loves to learn, especially about people hence her BCom from Otago and a BA in Community and Family Studies. Then adding to this Massage Therapy from WINTEC and yoga teacher training. She’s an owner/director of a healthcare business so understands the impact of owning and running a small business, staff recruitment and retention. She also knows the huge benefit of having someone on your team that speaks your language.
A passionate advocate for the positive effects of exercise, after hours you will find her managing kids’ sports teams or with her hands in the soil of her vege garden.
Tracy Mihell - Accounting Technician and Adminstrator
In your own words, what do you do most days at work?
I am a part time contractor working remotely for Evans & Co. My main role is onboarding clients and keeping our database up to date. I also process GST’s and just help out where needed.
What do you enjoy doing with your spare time?
Going away with my hubbie in our old campervan. We both play in a local ukulele band. I am learning to paint. Love motorbike and mountain bike riding, catching up with friends and also just lazing around the house.
What is your favourite drink?
A nice cup of tea anytime. Night-time - a nice glass of Pinot Noir or Shiraz. Also like the odd Margarita or two!
What do you enjoy most about your role?
Being part of a great team of people and just helping people.
What is your experience or work history?
Over the years, started full time work back in 1980. I have done a variety of roles across many different sectors – local council in planning and rates departments, planted pine trees, hotel receptionist…. Also qualified as a Naturopath and reflexologist. Most recently I have worked in accounting firms in PA, administration, and accounting roles.
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