Managers

Heather Garland joined Altman, Rogers & Co. in February 2015 as the firm’s Finance Manager. In the summer of 2017, she was promoted to Firm Administrator, and in March 2022, she became the firm’s first Chief Operating Officer. Heather has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her experience includes accounting and management for non-profit entities, government defense contractors, aviation, and public accounting firms.

Heather oversees the daily operations of the firm including the finance, administrative, and day to day operations of the firm. She is a certified Public Accounting Firm Manager (PAFM) by the CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA).

Heather volunteers for a state crisis line.

Cheryl Bowers (Certificate #CPAI745) joined the Altman, Rogers team as a Tax Manager in January of 2018. She came to Alaska in 1972 and has been practicing as a CPA for over 35 years. She graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz and the University of Alaska Anchorage with Bachelor degrees in Liberal Arts and Accounting, respectively.

Cheryl’s tax focus is on real estate and entity selection.

She is a member of the AICPA with service on national committees. She is also a member of the Alaska Society of CPAs. She has extensive service on various civic organizations and municipal commissions.

Katie Stachow is a licensed CPA by the State of Alaska (Certificate #2762) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as well as the Alaska Society of CPAs. She joined Altman, Rogers & Co. in June 2009. Katie has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Accountancy and Public Administration. She graduated from the Carroll College in May 2009. She is responsible for managing financial statement report writing and audit field work.

Katie volunteers locally with organizations supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.  In addition to community service, she specializes in consulting clients on efficient and effective internal control policies and procedures. She also has worked with numerous clients in consulting on charts of accounts and transitions in accounting software. Katie also provides consulting services on a number of matters including assisting attorneys in litigation proceedings involving accounting matters.

Katie serves on the finance council for the Archdiocese of Anchorage and sits on the board of directors for the Alaska Birth Collective.

Katie is certified as Advanced in Federal Single Audits by the AICPA.

Erik Pearson is a licensed CPA by the State of Alaska (Certificate #136036) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as well as the Alaska Society of CPAs. He joined Altman, Rogers & Co. in April 2016. Erik has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree. He graduated from Central Washington University in 2016. He is responsible for managing financial statement report writing and audit field work out of our Juneau office.

Erik is also a member of the Rotary Club of Juneau 58º Innovators.

Charlotte Stender, CPA (Certificate #164052) joined the Altman, Rogers team in January 2021. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance and attained her Master’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management in 2007.

She is experienced in many areas of accounting and taxation and works with individuals as well as corporate, partnership, and non-profit exempt organizations. In addition to being a CPA, she is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

She is a member of the Alaska Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Jennifer Petersen, CPA (Certificate #179088) joined the Altman, Rogers team in February 2019. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting degree.