About Us
Dynamic. Insightful. Dedicated. Resourceful.
Ryan, Gunsauls and O'Donnell is a dynamic, full-service firm offering a range of services, including tax, audit, accounting, business valuation, and consulting services. Over the years we have guided our clients and helped them adapt to an ever-changing business and economic landscape.
Our clients include individuals, closely-held businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. We are experienced, resourceful, and trained to assist you at every stage of growth, helping you to build value and reach your goals.
Like you, we are business people who share the same challenges and face the same decisions you face. We understand that financial decisions made today will shape the future.
We have been assisting our clients with financial decisions for 60 years. As your trusted advisor, you rely on us for timely, insightful guidance, and we are dedicated to meeting your needs, especially as those needs change.
Serving and supporting the community is an integral part of our culture. Each year, RGO provides financial and in-kind contributions to local charitable organizations. Additionally, our partners and employees collectively volunteer hundreds of hours to many deserving organizations.
J. Daniel O'Donnell
- 1972 to present: Ryan, Gunsauls & O'Donnell, LLC
- Admitted as member in 1975
- Currently serving as Managing Member
- Over 40 years of experience in public accounting
Areas of Specialty:
Education and Credentials:
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Bachelor of Science, Accounting - 1970
- Certified Public Accountant - 1973
- Certified Valuation Analyst - 1997
Memberships and Community Service Activities:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
- Food Bank of the Rockies, Member, Board of Directors
- Chairman or Committee Member for various charity golf tournaments
Other Information:
- Interests include golfing, running, and competing in triathlons
Douglas A. Barr
Experience:
- 1979 to present: Ryan, Gunsauls & O'Donnell, LLC
- Admitted as member in 1984
- Over 30 years of experience in public accounting
Areas of Specialty:
- All facets of real estate, including working with brokers, developers, owners, and property managers
- Audit, compilation, and review services
- Financial and investment planning
- Mortgage banking and brokerage
- Working with the self-employed, including retirement plan design and implementation
Education and Credentials:
- Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting - 1976
- Certified Public Accountant - 1980
- Investment Advisor Representative - 2006
- Personal Financial Specialist - 2008
- Colorado Insurance License - 2006
- Series 7 and Series 66 Securities Licenses - 2006
Memberships and Community Service Activities:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- National Federation of Independent Business
Other Information:
- Interests include golfing, scuba diving, and traveling
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Doug is licensed to sell securities in the following states:
AZ, CA, CO, MD, MO, MT, OK, OR, TX, VA, WI
This is not an offer to sell securities in any other state or jurisdiction.
Elizabeth B. Moore
Experience:- Admitted as member in 2006
- Over 18 years of experience in public accounting
Areas of Specialty:
- Consulting with small businesses on accounting software and systems design
- Taxation of resident and non-resident aliens living in the United States and abroad
- Tax planning and compliance for individuals, businesses, and non-profits
- Expatriate taxation
- Tax research and IRS representation
Education and Credentials:
- Shepherd College, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Minor in Economics - 1993
- Old Dominion University, Master of Taxation - 2002
Certified Public Accountant - 1995
Memberships and Community Service Activities:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Alliance Foundation, Board of Directors
- Alliance of Professional Women, Board of Directors, Executive Committee
- LeTip of Arapahoe County
Other Information:
- Interests include golfing, skiing, traveling, and volunteering
Robert A. Novak
Uyen T. Pavelis
Experience:
- 2004 to present: Ryan, Gunsauls & O'Donnell, LLC
- Admitted as member in 2015
- Over 15 years of experience in public accounting
Areas of Specialty:
- Attestation work: Audits, Reviews, and Compilations
- Agreed Upon Procedures: Due diligence, covenants testing, risk assessment, and internal control processes
- Compliance work: HUD, Single Audits, low-income housing tax entities, and ERISA audits
-Consolidations, foreign currency translations
Education and Credentials:
- Montana State University-Billings, Bachelor of Science, Accounting - 2000
- Certified Public Accountant - 2002
Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
Community Service:
- Board of Director, Treasurer of The Delores Project
-Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee of the Alliance of Professional Women
