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Meet Our Team
James Jans, CPA
President & Founder
James is your genuinely friendly and highly experienced chief financial strategist and owner of ProCFO. He has been a CPA for eighteen years and counting. After finishing his MBA at the University of Washington, he began his career in Boise, Idaho working at Deloitte & Touche, Idaho Power Company, and IDACORP Energy. When IDACORP exited the energy trading industry, James decided it was time to become his own boss.
Thinking back on a case study he completed in college about Accenture’s outsourcing of BP Amoco’s financial department, he immediately felt that community businesses had an even higher need for the same financial services. Because business owners need to focus on what they do best, James knew he could give them the perfect solution and act as their complete financial team, and thus ProCFO was born.
Since 2007, James and his team have been serving clients through ProCFO with personalized accounting and complete financial outsourcing. ProCFO’s services have assisted numerous businesses and individuals achieve their goals.
James is a devoted family man who is kept on his toes with his children's school and sports activities. He also loves skiing and a bit of globe-trotting (when it’s not tax season, of course).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION
CPA accreditation 1996
University of Washington Master of Business Administration 2003
Boise State University Master of Science in Taxation 2000
Iowa State University Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting 1993
Darby Warmenhoven
Office Manager/Staff Bookkeeper
Darby joined the ProCFO team in January 2014. Focused respectively on office management, Darby has over 17 years of experience in bookkeeping and management. While Darby holds key roles here at ProCFO she uses her motivational and leadership skills to support many aspects of ProCFO. Prior to joining the ProCFO team, Darby's experience includes the travel industry with Alaska Airlines, as an orthodontic technician in Seattle, and as an ophthalmology technician here in the Central Oregon area as well as the administrator and bookkeeper for the Bend FC Timbers soccer club for 7 years. At times, Darby has managed two careers which demonstrates Darby's unyielding and faithful work ethic. Subsequent to her occupational responsibilities, Darby's first commitment is to her family. She and her husband were married for 21 years until he passed away in December 2014 due to brain cancer. Together they have a son, Eli, who is living in Carlsbad and working as a Senior Accountant and a daughter, Sierra, who lives in La Jolla and works as an Executive Specialist and HR Generalist.
Fun Facts:
Born and raised: Montana
Music on your phone: Today's Christian Hits
Favorite places you have traveled: Hawaii and Switzerland
Favorite TV Shows: Survivor, The Bachelor, & Amazing Race
Favorite Movies: Anything with romance and action films
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Drink: Starbucks
Favorite Animal: My Bichon- Shihtzus......
Darby Warmenhoven
Office Manager/Staff Bookkeeper
Darby joined the ProCFO team in January 2014. Focused respectively on office management, Darby has over 17 years of experience in bookkeeping and management. While Darby holds key roles here at ProCFO she uses her motivational and leadership skills to support many aspects of ProCFO. Prior to joining the ProCFO team, Darby's experience includes the travel industry with Alaska Airlines, as an orthodontic technician in Seattle, and as an ophthalmology technician here in the Central Oregon area as well as the administrator and bookkeeper for the Bend FC Timbers soccer club for 7 years. At times, Darby has managed two careers which demonstrates Darby's unyielding and faithful work ethic. Subsequent to her occupational responsibilities, Darby's first commitment is to her family. She and her husband were married for 21 years until he passed away in December 2014 due to brain cancer. Together they have a son, Eli, who is living in Carlsbad and working as a Senior Accountant and a daughter, Sierra, who lives in La Jolla and works as an Executive Specialist and HR Generalist.
Fun Facts:
Born and raised: Montana
Music on your phone: Today's Christian Hits
Favorite places you have traveled: Hawaii and Switzerland
Favorite TV Shows: Survivor, The Bachelor, & Amazing Race
Favorite Movies: Anything with romance and action films
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Drink: Starbucks
Favorite Animal: My Bichon- Shihtzus......
Kris Brown
Staff Bookkeeper
Having just surpassed five years with ProCFO, Kris is looking forward to many more to come. Although she has worked in different fields from the airline industry to the medical/dental field, she enjoys working as a bookkeeper the most! Her understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices as well as her organization, accuracy and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to the team.
When not in the office, Kris enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids. She can also be found planning her next cruise or getaway to a tropical island!
Sheri Runyon
Executive Assistant
Sheri joined the ProCFO team in 2022. Before joining ProCFO, her experience was primarily in the travel and hospitality related fields, ranging from managing a travel agency in the late 1990’s to an executive assistant for the Marriott Vacation Club properties in South lake Tahoe. Her 30+ years of experience in varying office roles, led her to assisting the ProCFO Team in managing our client database and scheduling meetings and appointments. Sheri works remotely 99% of the time from her home in Washington with occasional visits to Bend. She enjoys cooking, traveling, taking care of her dog (Pete) and spending time with her daughter, Mayci.
Sheri Runyon
Executive Assistant
Sheri joined the ProCFO team in 2022. Before joining ProCFO, her experience was primarily in the travel and hospitality related fields, ranging from managing a travel agency in the late 1990’s to an executive assistant for the Marriott Vacation Club properties in South lake Tahoe. Her 30+ years of experience in varying office roles, led her to assisting the ProCFO Team in managing our client database and scheduling meetings and appointments. Sheri works remotely 99% of the time from her home in Washington with occasional visits to Bend. She enjoys cooking, traveling, taking care of her dog (Pete) and spending time with her daughter, Mayci.
Larry Murphy, EA
Tax Accountant
Larry is a proven tax preparer and leader for our ProCFO team. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at the University of Oregon in 2004 and received his Enrolled Agent admittance in 2024. At ProCFO Larry is responsible for conducting and preparing individual tax returns for our clients. He served five years in the United States Air Force as a B-52 Defensive Aerial Gunner. In 1991 Larry was deployed to Operation Desert Storm and uses his skills in communication to define success for our ProCFO team. Likewise, he uses his meticulous and disciplined proficiency to assist in our tax department. Prior to coming aboard to ProCFO, Larry worked as a staff accountant in Eugene, Oregon and as a Corrections Deputy here in Deschutes County. Aside from his professional responsibilities, Larry enjoys camping, archery hunting and pickleball. Larry shares his life and adventures with his wife, Gretchen.
Fun Facts:
Born: Minneapolis, MN
Raised in: Newport, Oregon
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Book: On The Road by Jack Kerouac
Favorite Movies: Casablanca, Bull Durham, Road House, & Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Places Traveled: Hawaii, Guam, Mexico, England, Italy & Diego Garcia
Favorite animal: Dog
Gabby Bennett
Tax Preparer
After two years at ProCFO, Gabby has moved from administration to bookkeeping to tax preparation. She enjoys all facets of the trade. With a deep appreciation for mathematics and exceptional organizational skills, accounting was a natural career path. Although new to the field, Gabby is quick and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
Gabby is a Bend Oregon native and can be found exploring the beautiful outdoors of Central Oregon, playing with her two nephews, seeing friends or practicing piano. You might see her at concerts around town or in the local coffee shops.
Gabby Bennett
Tax Preparer
After two years at ProCFO, Gabby has moved from administration to bookkeeping to tax preparation. She enjoys all facets of the trade. With a deep appreciation for mathematics and exceptional organizational skills, accounting was a natural career path. Although new to the field, Gabby is quick and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
Gabby is a Bend Oregon native and can be found exploring the beautiful outdoors of Central Oregon, playing with her two nephews, seeing friends or practicing piano. You might see her at concerts around town or in the local coffee shops.
Cherine Elsayed
Senior Tax Accountant
Cherine joined the ProCFO team in 2025. Cherine started her career in the accounting industry more than 25 years ago and has been working in the tax industry since 2006.
Cherine became an Enrolled Agent in 2017. She is an accounting professional with experience in accounting, business administration, taxation, and business information systems. She worked in the accounting/financial functions with government sectors like the United States Agency for International Development and Non-Profit organizations like Providence Health and Services. Her experience also includes working in the CPA industry since 2019 and serving clients business/tax needs.
Cherine enjoys advanced education and believes that clients are well served when a tax consultant is always using advanced knowledge to help them. She has three Masters degrees that are all connected for an in-depth client service experience. She received her MBA in 2015 from Eastern New Mexico University, her Master of Professional Accounting from Colorado State University 2019 (with Honors as Distinguished Scholar), and her Master of Taxation in 2022 from Golden Gate University, California.
Other fun facts about Cherine when not studying is that she enjoys spending time with her family, she loves nature and animals and always enjoys feeding birds. She has lived in Oregon, Colorado, California, and New Mexico but her favorite place is Washington State, her current home. Cherine came to the United States at age 16. She was born in Cairo, Egypt but her very early childhood years included living in Rome, Italy that left a profound impact on her. Next on Cherine's client service agenda is seeking the CPA certifications.
Jasmine Avants, CPA
Senior Tax Manager
Jasmine received her Master in Accountancy from the University of Houston. While completing her studies, she interned with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for three summers. She received her CPA license prior to starting at PwC full-time. She further broadened her tax experience when she moved to a local boutique firm in Houston working with high-net-worth individuals and their corresponding businesses. As her family expanded, Jasmine left public accounting and transitioned into industry, where she worked at an oil and gas marketing company for 10 years.
When not in the office, Jasmine loves to read, enjoys tennis, and loves to travel and explore new places/cultures with her family. She also enjoys cheering on the Houston Astros and University of Houston Cougars. Jasmine also takes pride in using her skills to give back to her community and is currently the Treasurer of her kids’ elementary school PTA.
Jasmine Avants, CPA
Senior Tax Manager
Jasmine received her Master in Accountancy from the University of Houston. While completing her studies, she interned with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for three summers. She received her CPA license prior to starting at PwC full-time. She further broadened her tax experience when she moved to a local boutique firm in Houston working with high-net-worth individuals and their corresponding businesses. As her family expanded, Jasmine left public accounting and transitioned into industry, where she worked at an oil and gas marketing company for 10 years.
When not in the office, Jasmine loves to read, enjoys tennis, and loves to travel and explore new places/cultures with her family. She also enjoys cheering on the Houston Astros and University of Houston Cougars. Jasmine also takes pride in using her skills to give back to her community and is currently the Treasurer of her kids’ elementary school PTA.
Michael Casale, CPA
Senior Tax Accountant and Chief Marketing Officer
Michael has focused his career on providing entrepreneurs with tailored financial consulting so they can make intelligent business decisions to thereby have a bigger impact on the world and create generational wealth. After growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, he began his career at Grant Thornton in Vancouver, Canada where he became a Chartered Professional Accountant and then shortly thereafter obtained his U.S. CPA accreditation from the State of California. With over 18 years of experience working in the finance sector including commercial banking, public accounting and being a CFO for various companies, Michael has become keenly aware of what it takes for an organization to become highly successful and profitable and most importantly what mistakes to avoid in order to weather any economy or any global situation. Having also been involved in raising investment capital for multiple ventures as a CFO for both technology companies as well as for a multi-national naturopathic company, Michael brings this experience to each of his clients to prepare them for their next level of growth and to empower them to obtain their goals both in business and in their life through their business.
Michael is very passionate about self-development and has a tendency to simultaneously buy the Kindle version, the Audible version and the physical copy of every book he purchases on Amazon so he can get through at least two books per month. When not at work or reading in his garden, Michael and his wife are either cooking at home or talking a nice walk outside.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION
CPA (USA) accreditation 2012
CPA (Canada) accreditation 2010
Washington University in Saint Louis - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting and Finance 2004
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ProCFO, LLC
550 NW Franklin Ave, Suite 328
Bend, OR 97703
Office 541-728-0444
Fax: 541-382-6175
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