About Us

Drawing on experience working for various financial institutions, Ryan joined Phelps Tax + Financial in 2011. Today, he serves in a dual role as the president of the company and as a tax advisor. Within his role as president, Ryan provides vision and direction for the company. His tax advisor responsibilities focus on individual and small business tax preparation, tax planning, business start-up consultations, and assisting clients in navigating the various financial challenges associated with running a business.

As the face of the company, Ryan looks for opportunities to get away from the computer screen and out into the real world. He enjoys giving tax presentations and talking to small business groups. In his free time, he likes watching Chiefs football, coaching CrossFit, working out, cooking, studying Spanish, and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.

In 1993, LouAnne founded what would become Phelps Tax + Financial. Today, she has nearly 40 years of industry experience and is inching ever closer to retirement!

LouAnne is recognized as an Enrolled Agent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and leverages her knowledge and experience to help clients with their tax preparation, tax planning and tax resolution needs. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Wichita State University.

In her free time, LouAnne is active in her church. She also enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as traveling.

Chris has been with Phelps Tax + Financial for 10 years, where he prepares taxes for individuals and self-employed clients. He is a REALTOR® with Real Broker and also brings prior financial experience as a credit union loan specialist. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and general studies from Wichita State University.

Community is very important to Chris, and he has been heavily involved in Wichita Riverfest in previous years. He is married to Liz and enjoys travel, movies, and cheering on his two kids in their activities.

After serving as a loan auditor for a local credit union, Andrew joined Phelps Tax + Financial in 2018. His role as a bookkeeper encompasses bookkeeping and payroll (both internal and for clients), research, electronic filing of income tax returns, and tax preparation for individuals and businesses.

Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts in Music History from Kansas State University, as well as a technical certificate from Minnesota State College Southeast.

With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Wichita State University and over five years of industry experience, Jermaine joined the Phelps Tax + Financial team in 2022.

In his role as a payroll accountant, he manages payroll services for clients, processes sales tax, and assists with income tax preparation throughout the year. His prior experience includes handling payroll and sales tax filings for restaurants and automotive chains, as well as working for a company that processed student loans.

Outside of work, Jermaine enjoys spending time with his wife and three cats, traveling, attending concerts and festivals, and exploring Wichita’s diverse food scene.

With more than 20 years of experience as an administrative assistant, Penny joined Phelps Tax + Financial in 2022. Her role as office manager includes answering the phone, scheduling appointments, meeting and greeting clients and potential clients, assisting with drop-offs and pickups, taking payments and more.

Penny has been married for over 40 years and has a married son and two grandsons. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their grandsons, from swimming and sporting events to celebrating birthdays and holidays. Originally from Virginia, Penny loves country music, reading and St. Louis Cardinals baseball!

Michael’s leadership in the nonprofit sector and attention to the details of his family finances led him to become interested in bookkeeping. In 2024, he joined the team at Phelps Tax + Financial as a bookkeeper. Michael has also been an executive director of a camp and a pastor. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Master of Divinity degree. Outside of work, Michael enjoys outdoor activities with his family and following his favorite sports teams.

Ava joined Phelps Tax + Financial in 2025, where her role includes individual and small business tax preparation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management/Accounting from Kansas Wesleyan University and is now pursuing her MBA. Before joining our team, she gained valuable financial and customer service experience working at a bank.

During her college years in Salina, Ava volunteered for community events, such as Santa Fe for a Cure. She enjoys reading and hanging out with her two cats.

Huxley is a 2-year-old Doberman. He joined the team in February 2024 after he “rescued” Ryan’s family. He is so excited to go to work every day!

“Hux” has an assertive, serious demeanor, which helps him fulfill his role as head of security. His favorite tasks are digging through the trash cans for scraps, stealing lunches from our desks, and glaring at potential threats. He’s a lovable giant, and we enjoy having him as part of our team!

Harley is a 1-year-old Mini Pitbull/Staffordshire Terrier mix. She joined the team in November 2024 after she “rescued” Ryan’s family. She is a bit shy and nervous, but is also very playful with her brother.

Harley loves providing emotional support to clients by climbing into their laps. While she is pretty “judgy” and does like barking at passersby, she’s also a sweet, gentle girl, and we love having her on the team.