Who We Are
Expert Advice. Trusted Partnership.
As a cutting-edge CPA and business consulting firm, we offer clients access to the best and brightest talent, top-quality advisory and technical expertise, and a commitment to ongoing partnership.
We have an experienced, high-integrity team with a wealth of knowledge, advanced education, and specialized experience. Our firm is well-versed in the following industries:
- Lumber and logging
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Trucking
- Retail
- Medical
- Public sector / government
- Nonprofits
We pride ourselves on being one of the largest accounting firms in the Redding area and an asset to our valued clients.
Chris Estes
Director
Chris was born and raised in the small mountain town of Burney, CA, on a ranch that has been in the family for over 100 years. From there he moved to Chico, CA, to attend C.S.U. Chico and obtained the degree of Bachelors of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting in 2014. Chris is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and he gained valuable experience in accounting, tax, and audit during his five years at a respected public accounting firm in Chico. Chris moved to Redding in 2019 to be closer to family, where he joined the team of D.H. Scott & Company and eventually worked his way up to partner. He is passionate with working with clients in the industries of logging, construction, ranching and real estate.
Chris loves to spend time with his wife and their three daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and running a cattle operation with his brothers in the same mountains he grew up in.
Christina Freilich
Director
Christina became a Certified Public Accountant in December of 2013 and has gained extensive experience in providing tax, accounting, and auditing services to various types of businesses and organizations. While she specializes in working with construction contractors, she enjoys working with clients of diverse professional backgrounds, including architects, engineers, not-for-profit organizations, and more. Christina graduated from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, where she obtained a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Christy Link
Director
Christy joined D.H. Scott & Company in 2013 and in 2021 she became a partner of the firm. She grew up in Cottonwood and went to West Valley High School. From there she went on to study at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Information Systems. Upon graduation, Christy worked for the Big 4 accounting firm Ernst & Young in San Francisco. Concurrently, she studied at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana where she graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Science in Accounting. Prior to joining D.H. Scott & Company, Christy worked at EY for nine years, including two years at the Sydney, Australia office, with a focus on financial statement and IT risk audits and consulting services.
Christy returned to Redding to raise her three boys and enjoys the active lifestyle that the north state offers. Christy has a passion for yoga and chooses to opt-outside whenever possible. She enjoys backpacking, biking, snowboarding, swimming, and hiking the beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails in our area.
Donna Darwin
Senior Manager
Roxann Buick
Manager
Roxann, a Shasta County native, joined DHS in 2021. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in business and accounting. Outside work, she enjoys family time with her two energetic boys and her husband, a local fire captain, cheering on her kids’ activities.
Roxanne Brock
Manager
Roxanne joined DHS Advisors in 2021. Born and raised in Redding, she enjoys working with local businesses. Roxanne graduated from UC Riverside, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Outside of work, Roxanne enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with her family and dogs.
Kara Bogue
Senior Accountant
Kara Bogue joined DHS Advisors after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Chico State University in 2021. A Redding, California native, she takes pride in working with local businesses and contributing to her community. Outside of work, Kara enjoys spending time outdoors, working in her garden, fishing, and camping.
Merritt Directo
Senior Accountant
Merritt has been involved in public accounting since 2018 and became part of the DHS Advisors team in January 2022. In the first two and a half years of her career, she focused mainly on bookkeeping and payroll services. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in audits, reviews, and tax preparation. Merritt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics from Humboldt State University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, often engaging in activities like fishing, hunting, and visiting the lake.
Ariel Miller
Staff Accountant
Ariel is an accountant with 5 years of experience in public, private, and nonprofit accounting. She joined DHS Advisors in March 2024. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in 2018 and Master’s Degree in 2019 from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently working to become a CPA. Ariel’s hobbies are baking, playing video games, and spending time with her pups.
Joy Stander
Controller
Joy is a seasoned financial expert with over 30 years of experience managing company accounting and financial operations. Her expertise spans payroll, accounting, financial reporting, and human resources. Residing in Shingletown with her husband, Joy is excited to embrace her new role as a grandmother. Beyond her professional and family life, she enjoys playing the clarinet, saxophone, and bass clarinet with the symphony, church, and a variety of local bands.
Gracie Cockett
Admin / Office Manager
| Gracie is an skilled administrative professional with over ten years of experience, specializing in public accounting. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, she has called Redding home for the past 12 years. She joined DHS Advisors in 2020 and loves being part of the team, especially getting to work closely with both colleagues and clients. Gracie enjoys the dynamic nature of public accounting and thrives in its fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. When she’s not working, you can usually find her curled up with a good book or playing board games with friends. She values organization, teamwork, and bringing a little fun into everything she does. |
Misti Webster
Admin / Processing
Misti was born and raised in Redding, California. After high school, she moved to San Diego to attend the University of San Diego, where she earned a paralegal degree. Following a 10-year career in the legal field in San Diego, she returned to Redding and joined DHS in 2013 as an administrative assistant. Misti is also a certified California Notary Public. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.
DHS Advisors is part of Platform Accounting Group, a next-gen accounting collective created to help boutique firms thrive in the 21st century.