Carrie Poppelaars

Founder and CEO

Carrie is  a champion for small businesses and deeply passionate about helping them succeed.

She owned an independent restaurant for 5 years, so she has walked more than a mile in your shoes. Key take-a-ways from that experience: always work hard to create a positive experience for your customers, focus on what you’re good at and always be curious and keep learning.

She prides herself in offering services with the highest ethical standards. It doesn’t get a whole lot more personal than people’s finances. Without trust, integrity, and honesty...We would  not have a business. 

She was born and raised in Minnesota and  met her husband at the University of Minnesota (go Gophers). They moved to Sammamish, Washington in 1998 and raised their 4 kids here. She loves to golf, hike, travel and visit lively main streets and small businesses all over the world.

Meet Our Team

  • Amy Teeters

    Account Manager

    Raised in NYC and Coral Springs, Florida, Amy learned at a young age the value of integrity and hard work. Her educational background in Business Management at Broward College has translated well into her career path in administration, information technology and bookkeeping over the last 20+ years.

    Amy is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and routinely assists clients to navigate bookkeeping options and alternatives. Working with a variety of clients and supporting small businesses is the most rewarding part of her career.

    After 10+ years in Washington, Amy and her family relocated back to South Florida in 2022. She enjoys traveling and hiking. When she isn’t spending time with her family, she is dedicated to serving her clients, so her clients get more time to focus on what they do best — growing their business.

  • Brianna Black

    Assistant Accounting Manager

    Brianna Black joined Local Ledgers in 2021. She has four years background in payroll and bookkeeping. She started earning her degree in nursing, but soon found a love for numbers and switched to accounting. She graduated in December 2019 with her Associate’s in Accounting from Pensacola State College. 

    Born in Indiana, Brianna moved to Milton, Florida at the age of four and has been there ever since. She loves the warm weather and sunshine that the Panhandle has to offer. During her free time, Brianna loves spending her time at a river or park with her husband and two daughters.

  • Kevin Teeters

    Bookkeeper

    Kevin was looking for new challenges and working as a bookkeeper fit the bill perfectly. Kevin has a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on numbers for his clients.

    Kevin grew up in Washington State after being born in Hollywood, Florida. He traveled extensively as a child, from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Maui, Hawaii. He's excited to explore the southeast after relocating to the Tampa Bay area!

    Kevin enjoys spending time with friends and gaming when he is not traveling.

  • Kinley Cowdell

    Bookkeeper

    Kinley is based in Utah. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in accounting at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, where she continues to build her knowledge and skills in financial practices.


    She is known for her strong attention to detail, reliability, and focused approach to her work. Kinley enjoys supporting small businesses by bringing clarity and organization to their financials.

    Outside of work and school, Kinley enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle. She loves playing soccer, running, surfing, and spending quality time outside with her family and her dog. She is always ready for her next adventure and enjoys anything that challenges her.

  • Sara Poppelaars

    Operations Manager

    Sara brings over eight years of experience in operations, with a strong foundation in building efficient processes and supporting teams behind the scenes. She earned her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, where she developed a practical, hands-on approach that continues to shape her work today.

    She is passionate about learning and growing within the bookkeeping field and takes pride in creating streamlined systems that support efficient day-to-day operations.

    Based in Bellevue, Washington, Sara enjoys spending her free time golfing, hiking, and skiing throughout the Pacific Northwest.