Odessa Office: (877) 785-1826 Andrews Office: (432) 523-7878
What is Group 1826?
A dedicated group committed to connecting with our clients and empowering them to succeed in their business. We understand that tasks like bookkeeping, tax preparation, and maintaining a strong social media presence can be overwhelming for business owners, yet they are vital for informed decision-making. Group 1826’s team consists of experts in various bookkeeping areas such as processes/systems, administrative support, and virtual controllers. Additionally, we have established strategic partnerships with Paige Financial Services, specializing in tax-related matters, and Quattro Software, focusing on marketing, technology, and custom app integrations.
When you connect with us, we help you unplug from overwhelming tasks, so you’re free to plug into growing your business.
Our Team
Kris Berthelsen
Founder / Operations Manager
Kris was born into the world of business bookkeeping. Her father, a CPA, and her mother, was a highly respected bookkeeper. Kris spent summers helping and learning the craft. A degree from UT and experience in all aspects of office administration helps Kris bring an informed, proven, and …Read More
Kristen Chacon
Account Manager
Kristen received her Bachelors degree at UTPB and developed her passion for the accounting and financial industries. She began working with Group 1826 in October of 2022 and soon realized the company was a perfect fit for her. She has experience in QuickBooks and Excel and loves connecting …Read More
Emma Madawara
Customer Experience Manager
Emma graduated with a degree in education but, after deciding to take a break to explore other careers, she found the opportunity to work with Group 1826 as a Customer Experience Manager. Emma’s passion for listening and her experience and progress on becoming a QB Proadvisor, allows …Read More
Adam Madawara
Technology Support
Adam has a strong background in technology, having conducted tech trainings for staff and possessing a solid understanding of the field. Since graduating with a software engineering degree, he has been actively involved in the IT industry, providing technical support, developing websites, a…Read More
Amanda Gray
Account Manager
Amanda recently became a part of our team as an experienced payroll specialist. Apart from her payroll expertise, she also excels in various other areas, such as onboarding new employees, reconciling accounts, tracking inventory, managing accounts receivable and payables for multiple compan…Read More
Kayla Mayfield
Account Manager
Kayla has 7 years experience in the financial, marketing and accounting industries. She started working in the finance field because of the growth opportunities. She is also highly experienced in Quickbooks and Excel. Kayla joined our team in July of 2023. She loves the values and team at …Read More
Kim Steele
Payroll Specialist
We’re thrilled to have Kim as part of our team, bringing a wealth of valuable experience. In addition to eight years in the banking industry, she has held positions in businesses where she honed her expertise in key business functions. These include: payroll, accounts receivable and payable…Read More
Jeff Berthelsen
Founder / CEO
Jeff graduated from UT to be an educator. A temporary job turned into a career helping a company exponentially grow in sales, employees, and locations nationwide. Jeff was hooked! 13 years and a masters in org. leadership and ethics later, Jeff founded Group 1826 with Kristin. He loves t…Read More
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Our Values
Integrity
To maintain integrity in our words and actions.
Reliable
To be reliable. If we say we will do something and set a deadline- we want to consistently and promptly do exactly that.
Committed
To remain committed: We will remain current on emerging strategies and issues that matter to our clients and financial world.
Family
To preserve a family-like environment by developing relationships that make a difference with our employees, our clients, and within the communities we live.
Compassionate
To be compassionate: We put you first by actively listening to you and your needs and communicating during the time we work with you.
Serve
To serve you: We are committed to providing you with the best products and services to help your business grow and succeed.
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Client Portfolio
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Our Experience / Expertise
Bookkeeping
24 years
Payroll & HR
7 years
QuickBooks
7 years
Custom Programming
16 years
Tax Preparation
13 years