Meet Our Team
Sarah Sinicki
CEO
Sarah is a leader focused on serving small businesses in various industries. She has worked with a multitude of companies over the last 25 years and loves helping business owners find success. Sarah is genuinely committed to unburdening Team 80 clients so that they have the freedom to focus on their business. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her husband, two kids, and her Yorkies, Marley and Ziggy. When she is not helping business owners, you can find her in a Reb3l Groove class dancing it out. Sarah is also an avid Colorado Avalanche fan, so if you ever want to talk about hockey, she’s your gal.
Katie Laureano
COO
Katie has a gift for helping new clients feel comfortable working with Team 80. She is thorough, striving to understand each client’s unique needs deeply. Using her extensive experience working as an accountant, she can develop an accounting system that will give business owners an understanding of the financial aspects of their company. There is nothing like a concert to get Katie’s blood pumping; music is a big part of her life. You can find her on the water paddle boarding, a boat wake surfing, or snowboarding slopes when she’s not serving our wonderful clients.
Jessica Rutland
Director of Operations
Jessica accidentally discovered a passion for accounting over 20 years ago after her dream of being a marine biologist in Hawaii didn’t pan out. Today she can’t imagine doing anything else. Her love of helping small businesses grow allows her to be knee-deep in the numbers and still be the social butterfly that her energetic personality craves. You will never find her without a smile. Jessica loves gaming, golfing, and traveling the world to study art, history, and music in her free time. She’s played the piano for over 30 years and is a science fiction geek! As an entrepreneur, Jessica has had several small businesses of her own where she helped others become healthier in life and business and has experience in many different industries.
Pamela Stevens
Chief Accounting Officer
Pam has worked in the SBIR arena for over 20 years. She received her initiation in the field during her seven years at Duke University Medical Center. The remainder of that time has been spent managing the finances of small businesses with grant funding. She recently returned to her native Northwest Ohio to be closer to family. Pam enjoys spending time with her daughters, researching her family history, watching sporting events, listening to music, and reading when she isn’t working.
Cere Dussault
Chief Accounting Officer
Cere has 20+ years of experience ensuring financial records are compliant for businesses who have been awarded federal grants and contracts. She believes these innovative owners are real heroes, creating technologies that drive growth and development in our country. Cere loves hearing their stories and takes pride in the fact that she can contribute to their businesses with her knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). When she isn’t in the office Cere enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and playing with her energetic standard poodle.
Susan McKee
Chief Accounting Officer
Susan is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience working across various industries. She loves combining analytical thinking with relationship-building and has a passion for working with client teams to help them grow and improve to achieve their goals. She holds an Accounting Degree from The University of Rhode Island and is a Certified Public Accountant. Susan is also a mom to three teenage daughters and has a very busy golden doodle named Lucky. When she is not at a volleyball tournament, school play or dance recital cheering on her girls, you can find her at the Jersey Shore. She is also a Hamilton superfan and loves all things Disney!
John Moore
Jr. Chief Accounting Officer
John began his professional career as a processor and underwriter in the mortgage industry. He spearheaded a Quality Control department with acute attention to detail and growing interest in the numbers world. After that, he moved on to building his own small business that is still in operation. In his spare time, John enjoys making music, playing games, and getting creative in the kitchen. An animal lover at heart, John’s goal is to build a rescue and rehab for wayward pit bulls.
Tiane Avila
Onboarding Specialist
Tiane is passionate about helping people feel confident and comfortable with new systems. With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business from Buena Vista University, she blends analytical skills with a people-first approach. As a mom to four energetic kids, she stays sharp, adaptable, and in tune with the latest trends. She thrives in the outdoors, and nothing beats a lively family game night for keeping my competitive (and fun) side alive.