About Us
Our Company Values
- Connection is Everything
- Work with Integrity, Honesty and Kindness
- Always be learning
- Success is mutual
- Be uplifting
- Be resilient
- Innovate, implement, evaluate
- Problems desire solutions
- Have patience and stay present
- Celebrate success
Louann Worobel
Owner and Consultant
I established my first bookkeeping business in 2014 working alongside other entrepreneurs in pursuit of their respective industries and passions. As an avid learner, I quickly evolved into advisory services for many facets of business. We meet a need for exceptional operational support by utilizing patience, perseverance, planning, and accuracy so your business can achieve its goals.
At Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC we free up owners to pursue their vision. Whether you desire a life/work balance and breaking free of corporate life or your dreams are taking a startup or established company to a greater scale, we are here to help.
When I’m not working with my clients, I am often at a dinner with them. I also mentor and train talented individuals interested in financial operations, as it intersects with technology, human resources, executive education, and more.
I am an avid amateur gardener. I grow and nurture, plants, animals, people as well as businesses.
Andrea Hachfeld
Lead Controller and Consultant
Andrea was recruited and joined Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC in the summer of 2021.
After growing up in Minnesota, Andrea studied marketing and business at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. She then transitioned into hospitality management where she spent the majority of her career. Ready for a change, the skills and knowledge she had gained from her diverse experiences translated perfectly to business consulting and financial management. Andrea’s desire and ability to make things more efficient has proven to be her biggest asset along with proficiencies in many software platforms that make all of our lives much easier. Her aptitude for multitasking and leadership skills give her the versatility to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
The relationships Andrea has gained with the wonderful clients at Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC are what drives her to do the best job possible. She thrives with the communication and connections she’s able to have within a variety of different industries and looks forward to helping more business owners for many years to come.
When Andrea is not working she loves to explore beautiful Northwest Montana with her dogs, travel the world with friends, and try out new recipes in the kitchen.
Lori Brown-Schroeder
Lead Bookkeeper and Executive Support
Growing up in the Chicago area, her strong work ethic developed at a young age. Lori received her BS at the University of Tulsa in psychology and business. Upon returning to Chicago after graduation, Lori developed her success in finance working in corporate environments.
After years of working directly for the CFO, her entrepreneurial spirit took over and Lori moved to Northwest Montana where she opened her first retail store. With the success of that store, she opened a second location in the neighboring town and maintained the financial ledgers, inventory levels, and payroll for both locations, all while enjoying wonderful relationships with her customers.
Lori returned to the finance world as a full-charge bookkeeper, eventually finding her place with Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC. She has a keen attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and an eagerness to continue to learn. She enjoys facilitating the efficiency of daily business operations and supporting the people who pour their hearts and souls into the success of their companies.
When she’s not crunching numbers and supporting the business owners of her lead clients
Wendy Hughes-Jelen
Lead Bookkeeper and Executive Support, Pens and Pixels
Wendy works as an independent contractor. She joined Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC in 2017. Her strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and initiatives simultaneously make her a good fit for the team. She works with both nonprofit and for-profit businesses on the Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC client list.
Wendy does more than bookkeeping. Her extensive administrative experience in office manager and executive assistant roles makes her a Swiss Army knife in the Cascadia Finance and Operations Guidance, LLC toolbox. She assists with intensive sprint efforts such as CRM/database cleanup, data entry, and unique projects requiring heavy research. Wendy obtained her B.S. in Business Management in 2017 from Western Governors University and became CompTIA Project+ Certified for project management in 2016. Her industry expertise includes:
- Software development and IT
- Real estate sales and development
- Property management – office, retail, and residential
- Green building design, and construction
The nonprofit businesses she has worked with include those in Culture and Arts, Affordable Housing, and Environmental Education and Business Solutions with a focus on the empowerment to implement environmentally sustainable practices.
Wendy grew up in Snohomish County and lived on the Eastside and then in West Seattle for 25 years before moving to the Los Angeles area in 2013. She maintains strong ties with the Pacific Northwest through her friends and family in the area. Her current public service projects include a Little Free Library and an organic demonstration garden in front of her home. She is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and is always taking a class about something. Right now it’s about LLMs and generative AI. She enjoys experimenting with ChatGPT and Google Bard to see which one can write the best poems and short stories.
