Staff
Amanda Guy – President
A Vermont native, she graduated from Champlain College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting before obtaining her graduate degree from Kaplan University. She has years of experience working with small business’ and individuals helping them to understand QuickBooks, payroll, financial statements and their tax returns. Amanda worked under Roberta Haskin for 4 years prior to forming AGA, LLC in the fall of 2014. Many of Roberta’s clients transitioned with Amanda to create the foundation of AGA, LLC. She thrives on taking the accounting off the hands of the business owner so that they have more time to focus on growing their business and making it successful. She will work with you to create a plan that works for everyone involved and provide you the data you need to make informed business decisions.
Jackie Nelson, CPA
QuickBooks Desktop Certified ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Jackie joined AGA, LLC in July 2022. She attended George Mason University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management. She is a CPA and has years of accounting and bookkeeping experience including financial reporting and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, general ledger maintenance, auditing, payroll, and tax return preparation. She has a passion for numbers and enjoys building lasting relationships with clients. Her goal is to provide exceptional service and relief to small businesses and individuals by handling their accounting tasks with ease, efficiency and accuracy so they can focus on doing what they love.
Kara Lozier – Senior Accountant
Advanced QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Kara joined AGA, LLC in May 2020. She has lived in Southwest Vermont since 1983 where she raised her three adult sons and started her career in accounting. In addition to twenty-three years of public accounting experience, she has worked in various small businesses and nonprofit organizations in an accounting and bookkeeping capacity. She has served as Treasurer on several local nonprofit boards and currently manages a charity she founded in 2016 helping impoverished youth in Afghanistan to learn English and attend private schools. Kara earned her Accounting Certificate in Principles of Accounting from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and completed a six-year apprenticeship program recognized by the State of Vermont Board of Public Accountancy.
Noelle Hopkins – Staff Accountant
Noelle joined AGA, LLC in July 2020. She grew up in Vermont enjoying the outdoors and loving the small town culture. She received a Bachelor’s degree in 2010 and a Master’s degree in 2014 from Johnson State College with concentrations in Small Business Management and Psychology. She has always shared a passion for accounting in her personal as well as her professional life. She is currently studying to obtain her licensure as an Enrolled Agent to further her knowledge and skill set.
Carrie O’Hear – Staff Accountant
Joined AGA, LLC in October 2022. Born and raised in Vermont and currently resides in Hyde Park, Vermont, with her husband, and two daughters. Over the last 12 years, she has gained financial knowledge holding different job duties in the banking industry. She has always liked working with numbers and making sure those numbers make sense. She enjoys providing excellent customer service and building professional relationships with those whom she meets. In her personal time, she enjoys the outdoors, camping and spending time with family and friends.
Alexis Smith – Staff Accountant
QuickBooks Desktop Certified ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Alexis@agaaccounting.com
Alexis joined AGA, LLC in June 2024. She is from Tyler, Texas. Alexis went to Oklahoma State University where she studied finance, marketing, and management. She then received her MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has served in various finance roles and is very analytical. When out of the office Alexis enjoys doing home improvements, yoga and spending time with friends and family.
Heather Gilchrist – Firm Manager
Heather@agaaccounting.com
Heather joined AGA,LLC in February 2025. With over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, Heather has always had a deep passion for helping business owners navigate the complexities of their financials. A graduate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Heather thrives on ensuring smooth processing and accuracy in every aspect of accounting. She is committed to precision and efficiency to help clients stay on track and focused on what matters most – their business growth. Dedicated to building lasting relationships, Heather goes beyond the numbers to provide valuable insights that drive success. Outside of work, Heather enjoys quality time with family, camping adventures, and attending kids’ sporting events.