About Us

Who We Are

Misson-Focused, Faith-based Accounting Firm

At The Barklee Group, we are a mission-focused, faith-based accounting firm that exists to help small business owners simplify finances, reduce taxes, and grow with confidence. Our purpose is rooted in a higher calling—to glorify God by using our talents to serve others. We believe that every business has the power to bless others, and we’re here to help our clients steward their resources wisely, with clarity and purpose.

How We Work

We’re not your average accounting firm—and that’s by design.

Fully Virtual & Paperless

We operate 100% online, offering our clients secure, real-time access to their financials from wherever they choose to work—home, office, or on the go. Our digital systems for communication, document storage, payroll, accounting, and tax services keep everything efficient, accessible, and stress-free.

Built Around Strategy & Compliance

Many firms focus on checking the boxes. At Barklee, we focus on building your bottom line. Our integrated services —accounting, payroll, projections, tax preparation, and advanced tax strategies—allow us to optimize your financial picture holistically.


The result? A stronger net worth and a lower tax bill.

Relational, Not Transactional

We’re not a drive-through tax prep service. We take the time to understand you, your goals, and the "why" behind your business. From discovery to delivery, our approach is personal, intentional, and deeply connected to the success of each client we serve.

Our Mission & Values

At Barklee, our foundation is built on a commitment to faith, excellence, and service.

01

As a business, we will:

  • Believe God and His promises.
  • Keep family at the heart of what we build.
  • Lead with courage to advance Kingdom purposes.

02

As a company, we will:

  • Strive for excellence in everything we do.
  • Stay focused on our purpose and mission.
  • Deliver on the trust clients place in us.

03

As a team, we will:

  • Act with honesty and integrity.
  • Be passionate about our work and who we serve.
  • Remain teachable in every moment and challenge.

04

For our clients, we will:

  • Be responsible stewards of your time, resources, and goals.
  • Offer guidance rooted in truth and reality.
  • Encourage and support your business journey every step of the way.

Meet Our Team

We’re a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for helping small businesses thrive through accounting and tax expertise. Our people bring experience, integrity, and genuine care to every client relationship.

Jeremy Knight

Owner

Jeremy Knight, CPA, DVM is the Director of Business Tax Strategies and Services for Barklee Financial Group, LLC. He is a double graduate of Oklahoma State University and furthered his accounting and tax education at Texas Tech University. Dr. Knight began his business leadership career creating and managing veterinary hospital departments which provided him with keen insight and experience in business start ups, financial projections and cash flow management, and business tax strategies. He then created Barklee in September 2016 providing online accounting and tax strategies to veterinarian hospitals through the country. 

Karen Collom

Director of Personal Taxation
Certified Public Accountant
Quickbooks ProAdvisor

Karen Collom, CPA is the Director of Personal Tax Preparation at Barklee Financial Group, LLC and leads a team of tax associates towards helping our clients achieve maximum tax savings. Karen is considered an expert in foreign earned income taxation at Barklee, and continues to provide excellent services to our missionary clients serving the ministry overseas.


Before leading the personal taxation team at Barklee, Karen owned and operated Karen Collom, CPA in Allen, TX. A truly successful and customer-centric tax and accounting firm that served businesses and individuals through out Texas and beyond. Karen Collom, CPA was acquired by Barklee in 2024.

Kristine Knight

Director of Human Resources

Kristine is the Director of Human Resources for Barklee. Kristine was instrumental in founding Barklee, not only as Jeremy’s supporting and loving wife, but as the original bookkeeper, office manager, human resources department, and resident encourager.


Kristine earned her degree from Texas Tech University and has an extensive background in leading and managing accounting and auditing firms through out Texas. Kristine now focuses on raising their three children, soccer camps, and sleep overs, but continues to stay involved by helping Jeremy lead the human resources team. 

Leah Stradley

Sr. 1040 Tax Preparer
Accountant - Quickbooks Pro Certified

Leah is a Quickbooks® ProAdvisor certified in Quickbooks® Online. She has over 25 years of experience in accounting. Prior to joining Karen Collom CPA, now Barklee Financial Group, Leah served as Director of Accounting at a consulting firm. 

She has worked with Quickbooks since 2007, managing daily accounting functions, financial statements, monthly close, and vendor payments in businesses.

Kelsie Holly

Senior Accountant

Kelsie is a Sr. Accountant at Barklee with over 7 years experience in maintaining business accounting records according to GAAP. She earned her accounting degree from Texas Tech University and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team from her previous roles as an accountant for banking institutions and large public accounting firms.


Kelsie serves our clients as the manager of accounting, payroll, and sales tax for business accounts. 

Kelli Grey

Sr. Accountant

Kelli Grey is a Sr. Accountant at Barklee with over 22 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping. She earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Saint Leo University and is an expert in creating and maintaining client accounting records using QuickBooks Online.


Before joining the Barklee team, Kelli successfully created and led a bookkeeping and consulting firm for small businesses and startups. She has held multiple roles as a staff accountant for large accounting firms. Kelli serves our clients as the manager of accounting, payroll, and sales tax for business accounts.

Aldrin Galo

Associate Tax Preparer


Aldrin Galo joined Barklee in 2022 as a business and personal tax preparer. He came to Barklee with over 18 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. He has served multiple companies as a business tax preparer and consultant and has extensive knowledge in foreign taxation. Aldrin focuses his expertise on business tax preparation, tax strategy preparation, and tax notice research and response for Barklee.

Years of Experience

  • 18 yrs. - Bookkeeping & Accounting
  • 4 yrs. - US Taxation
  • 5 yrs.- Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor
  • 5 yrs. - Xero Advisor Certified

Donna Venegoni

Office Manager- Licensed Notary

Donna is the officer manager and customer representative at Barklee, which means she oversees the client experience from the initial discovery call to the processing of the final product or service.


Donna joined Barklee along, with Karen and Leah, in 2024 after joining the Karen Collom, CPA team in 2023. She brings over 15 years of experience in the executive and management sector throughout Texas and Oklahoma. 

Rebecca Smith

Associate Accountant
Internal Firm Accountant
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

Rebecca is an accountant at Barklee Financial and joined our team in 2023. Rebecca comes by her accounting knowledge honestly as the daughter of a successfully retired CPA.


Rebecca provides direct support to our clients as a manager of accounting, as well as supports Barklee as the firm’s internal accountant.