What Do An Abacus & A Hive Have In Common?

After completing her degree in accounting from the University of Tennessee, Tina worked with a national nonprofit and helped to restructure the financial process to provide better clarity, efficiency, and accuracy between the various national branches. Afterward, Tina worked in the tv production industry as the Senior Production/Corporate Accountant for productions such as Impractical Jokers and Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

Realizing she missed working with the nonprofit industry and the impact it provided, she worked with John Young as the first employee at Abacus Hive to provide the skills and expertise gained from her previous nonprofit experience to help service other nonprofits. Tina is CPA eligible with all four sections completed. She likes to travel and try artistic and creative hobbies in her free time.

Bobby started his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen and spent 15 years as a director of FP&A for a fortune 500 company. He leverages his experience in the for-profit space to help our clients demystify the financial
budgeting/forecast process. Bobby is active in several nonprofits in the Knoxville area, regularly volunteering at Knoxville Area Rescue Ministry and the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding.

In his free time, he trains for road races so he can effectively chase his two teenage daughters.

John is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a former auditor of nonprofit organizations with local and 'Big 4' firms, and has previously served as the Director of Finance for a national nonprofit organization.  He has also taught our next generation of aspiring accountants as an adjunct accounting professor.

A number cruncher at heart, he is passionate about making accounting less time intensive and as stress-free as possible for nonprofit staff by leveraging technology.

Outside of work, John is committed to supporting our communities by volunteering with local organizations. He enjoys globetrotting to fun new parts of the world, spending time with his family, and binge-watching the Bachelor.

After graduating from ETSU, Colin moved to Nashville, TN where he worked in state politics for three years. Wanting more of an adventure, Colin enlisted in the United States Air Force. 

Colin was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida where he was responsible for training and development for the Marine Patrol Section (that’s right, he drove a boat for the Air Force). After his enlistment ended in 2018, Colin returned home to Knoxville TN with his spouse, son, and dog. 

Missing a sense of purpose and commitment to service, Colin joined the team at Abacus Hive while simultaneously earning his MBA at the University of Tennessee.

Colin continues to give back to the community, serving on several boards, volunteering, and working with Executive MBA students through a Leadership Development Program.

When he is not working or volunteering, Colin enjoys spending time with his family and can often be found conducting science experiments with his son or at coach-pitch baseball games, and youth basketball games.

Ryan started his career in public accounting auditing nonprofit entities and has his CPA, MAcc, and CIA (certified internal auditor) certifications. He spent 8 years working various roles for a fortune 500 company and, for several years, served as Treasurer of a local Knoxville nonprofit. Ryan pulls from his varied experiences to implement efficient and effective solutions for our clients.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures with his wife.

Kristine, a recent Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting graduate, is currently pursuing her CPA designation in Canada, and earned her CPA license in the Philippines in 2015. With over 7 years of meaningful experience, she excels in leadership, project management, communication, and teamwork. Her expertise spans accounting and auditing standards, specializing in financial statement compilation, review, reporting, and consolidation.

Beyond her career, Kristine finds joy in nature through camping, hiking, and travel. She’s also an avid series and movie enthusiast.

Svitlana has extensive accounting experience in managing multiple entities, project accounting, and managing large teams providing bookkeeping and tax support. She is also a Certified Accountant Practitioner (CAP) and is knowledgeable about international reporting standards (IFRS). Prior to joining the firm, her background was in the entertainment industry, with a focus on television/film production, digital media, broadcasting, and advertising. She is always up for a new challenge.

Outside of work, Svitlana enjoys family time, contemplating life, meditation, traveling, skiing, and tennis.