About

Rian Peonio, EA

Managing Partner

Rian is an Enrolled Agent with over 20 years of experience in the tax resolution industry.  He holds an Organizational Management degree from Colorado State University, is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents (CoSEA).

Rian enjoys playing golf, attending Colorado Rockies baseball games and exploring the great outdoors with his wife and four children.

Travis Thompson, EA

Managing Partner

Travis is an Enrolled Agent who has been managing client cases since 2007. He is a veteran of the US Navy and has a degree in business management. He is a member of the NAEA and the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents and prides himself on providing the best possible representation for his clients.

Travis spends his free time with his wife and kids shredding the Rockies on mountain bikes in the summer and on snowboards in the winter. He is also an avid, yet amateur, home horticulturist.

Audrey Smeester

Executive Assistant

Audrey joined the Timberline team in 2019. She has a B.A. in business from Drake University, which is located in her home state of Iowa.

Audrey has a wealth of professional experience from many years of responsibility with entrepreneurial-style companies, including leading her own successful business. In her role as Executive Assistant, Audrey strives daily for excellence, accuracy, and creating a positive environment.

Adam Holleran, EA

Senior Associate

Adam specializes in complex tax controversies and currently services in excess of $165 million of unpaid tax liabilities. He works with his clients to form a client-specific and uniquely tailored strategy to achieve optimal results. Adam’s experience extends to the following areas:

• Civil Penalty Assessment Defense
• Payroll tax liability negotiation
• Representing clients in Collections Due Process Hearings
• Successful negotiation of structured settlements
• Negotiating manageable payment plans for taxpayers

Whether a taxpayer owes $10 million or $10,000, Adam will advocate for his client and apply all relevant and applicable law to achieve the best result for his clients.

Sam Noshirvan, EA

Senior Associate

Sam has previous experience at various Low Income Taxpayer clinics in St. Petersburg, FL, and in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law, Sam continued his legal education by receiving an LLM in Taxation from the University of Denver.
   
Sam enjoys downtime hiking all over the Front Range of Colorado, archery, fishing, and most importantly, breaking 80 on the golf course.

Galen Faris, EA

Senior Associate

Galen has been helping clients resolve their tax issues since 2013.  Originally from Colorado, Galen served six years in the US Navy before returning to the States to pursue his education and career. Galen holds a B.A. in Economics from University of Colorado, Boulder.  Galen understands that all clients have a unique situation and takes strides to ensure any resolution is tailored to their needs.

Galen is an avid fisherman and enjoys exploring the mountains for new places to fish as frequently throughout the year as possible. He also enjoys skiing, camping, board games, and a good book. He is a die-hard Broncos fan, and a fair-weather Rockies fan.

Tyler Reeves, EA

Senior Associate

Tyler is originally from Birmingham, AL and attended the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics before completing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Mississippi School of Law. After working previously in criminal law, he has been helping clients resolve their tax resolution issues since 2015.

An avid fan of sports and the outdoors, Tyler spends a lot of his free time playing golf and snowboarding, as well as following his Atlanta Braves and Alabama Crimson Tide. More than anything he enjoys spending time with his family and two dogs.

Joe Stroup, EA

Senior Associate

Joe is an experienced managing Enrolled Agent specializing in all types of business and personal tax debt resolution strategies, tax planning, and tax consulting for clients across the United States. He has an extensive background in the development and execution of winning tax strategies in matters pertaining to tax and accounting with a comprehensive understanding of the Internal Revenue Code. Joe graduated in 2011 from CU Boulder with an Economics Degree and has been servicing clients for over 13 years in the tax resolution industry.

Joe loves to golf, mountain bike, and snowboard. More than anything, he loves spending time with his son.

Margaux Hill, EA

Senior Associate

Margaux is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio where she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Science. Previously a Revenue Officer for the Internal Revenue Service, she has been working in tax related fields since 2016.

Margaux enjoys spending time with friends and family, relaxing outside in the beautiful Colorado weather, and escaping to the mountains on weekends to ski.

Brooke Hubbard, EA

Senior Associate

Brooke is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and attended Southern Illinois University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2016, with a specialization in Business and Transactional law.

Brooke is a skilled and empathetic communicator, who understands that it can be stressful navigating issues with the IRS and other state taxing authorities.

In her free time, Brooke, and her family love to explore Colorado’s scenery on hikes with their two golden retrievers.

Erik Nilsen, EA

Senior Associate

Erik is an Enrolled Agent with a B.B.A from the University of North Florida and a MSc. in International Marketing from the Universitat De Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. After many years as a Real Estate Broker in Florida and Colorado, Erik saw first-hand how the complex tax code could wreak havoc on the financial wellbeing of his well-intentioned clients and self-employed colleagues. He committed to use his skills in negotiation and keen eye for detail to advocate for his clients in front of the taxing authorities and stay up to date on the latest tax laws and regulations. He regularly attends continuing education courses to ensure he is providing his clients with the best possible service.

Blake Fisher

Learning & Development Coordinator

In addition to her role as an Assistant Case Manager, Blake is the Learning & Development Coordinator at Timberline. She combines her passion for education with her growing interest in tax resolution to further our employees’ growth as professionals. Blake prioritizes our company’s values of Ethics, Efficiency, Education, and Empathy while both training new employees and supporting the development of our current team.

With 12 years of experience in instructional design and curriculum writing, Blake is committed to partnering with employees as their careers advance at Timberline.