The Illumination Team
Tracy Liesmaki
Founder & Illumination Director
With over 20 years of experience in both public accounting and industry, Tracy brings clarity, insight, and a solutions-focused approach to every engagement. Her expertise spans accounting, financial reporting and analysis, process improvement, and financial system implementation. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Tracy leverages her deep technical knowledge to address complex business needs, streamline processes, and illuminate the path forward for her clients.
Outside of work, Tracy enjoys life as a proud mother of two, balancing her professional dedication with family adventures and meaningful connections.
Rachel Kolar
Illumination Senior Manager
With 15 years of accounting experience across multiple industries, Rachel brings both expertise and a positive, solutions-oriented approach to every engagement. She combines her accounting knowledge with a passion for process improvement and financial system implementation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and clarity in the accounting process. Having worked with organizations ranging from small businesses to large corporations, Rachel is committed to guiding clients and illuminating the path forward.
Rachel is the mother of two children.
Anne Saffert
Illumination Senior Associate
With more than fifteen years of experience in accounting, finance and audit roles across organizations of all sizes, Anne takes a client-focused approach to her work. She draws upon her depth of experience and her collaborative spirit to help her clients thrive in an ever-evolving financial landscape. She strives to produce clear, actionable insights that provide clarity and illuminate the path forward.
Anne is the mother of three children.
Mikayla Zottneck
Illumination Associate
A graduate from the Carlson School of Management, Mikayla brings enthusiasm and new ideas to the work process. Her experience includes accounting and data analytics. Mikayla is eager to support a variety of financial processes, provide clarity and illuminate the path forward.
Mikayla was born and raised in Minnesota.