Welcome

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We’re CHE

A boutique bookkeeping firm that goes beyond the books to provide you with highly-customized financial and office management services that prioritize your financial well-being and help your business or nonprofit grow.

We’re not your average number crunchers. Our unique mix of left-brained thinking and right-brained creativity provides you with a trusted team of strategic planners and imaginative problem-solvers who design the perfect system for your financial success.

We’d love to meet you.

Especially if…

  • You’re looking for a reliable back office to expertly navigate your day-to-day and long-term needs so that you can confidently focus on growing your business

  • You’re a new or existing small businesses owner or nonprofit director ready to hand off your bookkeeping and financial/office management to a unique and highly-efficient partner that deeply cares about your financial success

  • You’re ready to partner with a trustworthy team of experts that will carefully monitor your organization’s financial health and meticulously cover every last detail

Not Your Ordinary Team

Charisse Letourneau

I’m Charisse Letourneau, owner and founder of CHE (rhymes with “glee” - stands for Charisse Enterprises).  My knack for numbers and finances allowed me to take on bookkeeping and accounting work while working from home with flexible hours and time to raise my family. But things quickly changed when I realized that working with numbers alone left me feeling that something was missing. An important something. Personal connection. 

I wanted to combine the precise practice of finances and numbers with the genuine personal connection that comes with cultivating true partnerships and long-term client relationships.

CHE was born.

And 35+ years later, we continue to proudly serve our wonderful clients who feel the importance that we place on organizational financial health and the genuine connection that we cultivate along the way.

In the spirit of that personal connection, I invite you to get to know a bit about the amazing individuals who have transformed CHE from firm to family.

  • After two years of full-time employment with a nonprofit organization as bookkeeper and event organizer, and one year as a bookkeeper and assistant to the President of a privately owned company, I ventured out on my own to start CHE, LLC.

  • Accounting Certificate, Century College

    • Working with CHE: My favorite part of my job is my relationship with my staff and our clients. I am so very fortunate to have wonderful long-term staff and long-term clients. My heart is grateful.

    • Book: By the River Piedre I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho (any of his books!)

    • Music: My eclectic favorites list ranges from Chopin to Pearl Jam - so way too many to list.

  • Spending time with my family, playing the piano, hiking, Pilates practice, home improvements, overlanding and rockhounding.

Elizabeth (Liz) Breaw

  • 32 years with CHE!

  • Accounting Degree, Century College

  • Working with CHE: My work “family,” great clients and lots of variety!

    Book: My Grandma’s cookbook (great fun, great recipes and old local store advertisements!)

    Music: Queen

  • Spending time outside with my boys.

Tiffany Britz

  • 27 years with CHE!

  • Century College business classes followed by learning on the job.

  • Working with CHE: The variety of tasks I manage

    Music: I like lots of country and rock!

  • Home with my dogs, at the barn with my horses, summers on the St. Croix River or teaching firearm classes.

Anne Miller

  • I worked at CHE while in college and shortly after college. Then, I went off to use my new teaching degree and was an 8th-grade math teacher for eight years - until I had my first child. I always kept in touch with Charisse and Liz. Around the time I had my first child, Charisse asked if I’d ever be interested in coming back and it turns out… I was! The flexible schedule and work I enjoyed was just what I needed. So many years later, and I’m still here!

  • Bachelor’s Degree, University of Wisconsin River Falls (Elementary Education / minor in Mathematics / Middle School Certification). While teaching, I earned my Master’s Degree in Teaching & Learning and took other courses above and beyond my Master’s Degree.

  • Working with CHE: I enjoy working on HR tasks, payrolls and spreadsheets. I do love a good spreadsheet!

    Book: When I take the time to read, I usually pick something by Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks or Sidney Sheldon.

    Music: My favorite musician is Josh Groban. He’s super talented and incredibly funny, which seems unexpected after you hear his voice (but he really does have a great sense of humor!).

  • With my family – my husband (high school sweetheart) and our two children - Arika & Alex.

Jodi Vercauteren

  • One of CHE’s resident expert bookkeepers! Previously, 10 years in medical billing and Administrative Assistance.

  • BS in Marketing, Concordia University, Medical Secretary Certificate, Lakeland Academy

  • Working with CHE: I really like the clients who I work with and the appreciation they show for the work I do. I also enjoy the flexibility of my schedule to work and to raise kids - and being able to work from home since 2020 is a plus as well!

    Book: I like to listen to podcasts, “Crime Junkie” and other true crime series. It’s been a long time since I read a book of my choosing, but I read lots of kid’s book series with my boys.

    Music: I like Today’s Country and Rock. My favorite artist is Kid Rock.

  • At a baseball or football game, on a ski hill or enjoying nature walks and hikes with my two sons and two dogs.

Aimee Letourneau

  • Green Tree Financial, Self Employed, CHE

  • Business Degree, UW- River Falls

  • Working with CHE: Building custom financial reports geared towards clients’ specific needs

    Book: Any well-written suspense/mystery

  • Reading a good book, hanging out with the family or SHOPPING!

Jeanine Dewolfe

  • I started working at Century College as a student worker in Health Services and the Activities department and on the switchboard and worked my way up to working there full-time as a secretary in the Counseling Dept. Then, I left to finish my degree and worked at St. Mary of the Lake Church as a secretary/receptionist. After staying at home for a decade to raise my kids, I came to CHE.

  • Associate in Arts, Century College. BS in Sociology, UW-River Falls. Certified medical coder.

  • Working with CHE: The people I get to work with.

    Book: My favorite books are children’s books. I don’t have a favorite, but I have a children’s book collection.

    Music: Billy Joel is my favorite! Pink, The Nylons and my son Grayson!

  • In my garden in the summer and in front of the fire with hot cocoa and my family in the winter.

Jeremy Greene

  • Dairy Farm / Carpenter / Machinist / Construction Manager / CHE

  • AAS in Accounting, Century College. University of Minnesota Duluth. High School Chisago Lakes.

  • Working with CHE: People I work with and number crunching.

    Book: Any History book (those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it)

    Music: 80’s music, AC/DC

  • Hanging out with the family or working on my small farm.

Sherri Clysdale

  • I have worked for many small companies, nonprofits and community-based youth sports organizations before landing at CHE, LLC. It took many attempts, but I finally landed in the right spot!

  • BS, U of MN Twin Cities in Recreation, Park and Leisure studies, business emphasis

  • Working with CHE: Variety! I do mostly payrolls, but each company has its own unique spin which keeps me on my toes.

    Book: Any action-packed science fiction adventure. Space, planets, ferry’s, wizards, elves and any book where people are going on an adventure.

    Music: I like all music. I grew up playing bassoon in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony, so I enjoy and appreciate classical music. But, I am also accused of loving “heavy drums, heavy guitar” rock and turning it up too loud (some songs do require additional amplification!). Music is emotion for me. I challenge anyone to listen to Mannheim Steamrollers Fresh Aire albums and not feel something.

  • Watching baseball, riding my bike and camping (summer) or skiing and snowshoeing (winter). I was born and raised as an outside cat.

Celena Hall

  • Chief Operating Manager, Marketing Specialist, CPE, CLO/A Woodbury, MN Aesthetic Therapies 2015-2021

  • Bachelor of Design in Architecture, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Associates of Arts Degree with an Emphasis in History Certificate, University of Wisconsin Barron County, Rice Lake

  • Working with CHE: The flexibility it provides me and my family.

    Book: I am a huge fan of any historical fiction related to WW2, romance novels and dystopian fiction. My all-time favorite authors are Margaret Atwood, Nicholas Sparks and Kate Quinn.

    Music: Alan Jackson - but any 90’s country will do!

  • Being mom to Cal and Rue, snowboarding, hunting, traveling, exploring the outdoors, baking, reading and enjoying time with friends and family.

Adrienne Hawkinson

  • I have worked in a few odds-and-ends jobs before joining the CHE family. This is my first step into an accounting career (for which I am going to school).

  • I am currently a full-time student at Bemidji State University and anticipate graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. I hope to earn my Master’s degree in accounting and become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. I’m currently certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate.

  • Working with CHE: The day-to-day variety CHE brings is super-motivating! I enjoy working with different clients and managing different tasks for each client. There is always something different happening… which keeps me on my toes!

    Book: I’m currently in school mode, so the only books I’m reading are textbooks… and that’s enough for me! I would like to get into the habit of reading, which might happen down the road once I can put the textbooks away.

    Music: My favorite genre of music is always changing, but I currently enjoy listening to Tyler Childers.

  • Hanging out with friends and family (along with my boyfriend and his family who live in Duluth, MN). In the future, I would love to travel often (while having a home base to return to) as there is so much to enjoy and see. I’d love to travel to Stockholm, Sweden or go on a Mediterranean cruise.

Anika Garey

  • I have been helping small businesses with their bookkeeping and accounting needs for 20+ years.

  • Mankato State University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting.

  • Working with CHE: I appreciate that our clients place their trust in me and love the feeling I get when I meet and exceed their needs. Also, I am a big fan of spreadsheets!

    Book: I have several favorite books! One is The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay. I first read it many years ago but remember being deeply moved.

    Music: I am a TOOL fan!

  • Spending as much time as possible with my two adult sons. I also devote a lot of my time to helping women who are currently facing mental health/addiction/domestic abuse challenges.

Hector Rodriguez-Perez

  • I’ve grown and excelled in various office management roles (including Eidy Chrysler Dodge and Jeep in Pine City, MN and Whitaker Sports Imports in Maplewood, MN). I’ve also enjoyed roles in sales, finance and service writing.

  • I’m excited to be in the process of earning my Bookkeeping Certification. I’ve earned my Associate Business Degree from Inver Hills (2020) and my Private Pilot Certificate (1998)!

  • Working with CHE: I enjoy that every day brings a new challenge and the excitement of working with different clients.

    Book: I enjoy any book about aviation or woodworking. I most recently read Extreme Ownership, a book about personal development that explores taking ownership of our everyday decision-making and how that impacts our work and lives.

    Music: I listen to various artists and couldn’t pick just one favorite!

  • Working with my hands. I’ve recently taken on woodworking as a hobby - turning bowls or making cutting boards. I also enjoy experimenting with epoxy. When I’m not getting my hands dirty, I’m spending time with my family.

What CHE

Values Most

Trust

We feel honored to be entrusted with your organization’s financial well-being. While it’s business, it is also highly personal, and we consider it a great privilege to be a part of what makes your business run smoothly. Providing you with peace of mind is our greatest pleasure.

Customer Service

With CHE, you’re sure to enjoy a deeply customized experience. Your small business and nonprofit bookkeeping, accounting and management needs are unique, so we provide services that are custom-tailored to beautifully fit them all.

Reliability

For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted back office for small business owners and nonprofit directors. We’re grateful to be the dependable team you count on to carefully monitor your financial health while supporting you every step of the way. You can focus on what you’re most passionate about knowing that we’re here for you whenever you need us.

Accuracy

Our clients value accurate financial reporting and high-quality work – and so do we. Our precise nature means that we get the numbers right and always have a detailed financial picture at the ready.

Personal Connection

We see more than numbers and dollar signs. We see people.  When we collaborate, you’ll feel the importance that we place on your organization’s financial health. But you’ll also feel the genuine connection that we cultivate along the way. Our clients love to tell us that we’re not like typical accountants, and we love to hear it. It warms our hearts to provide you with our unique mix of professionalism and personal touch…key ingredients to a beautiful partnership.

Interested in working together?