Carie joined Alpina Tax & Accounting in 2018 with over 20 years of experience and has been instrumental in taking the practice to higher levels.  As the Controller, Carie is responsible for all financial and accounting activities as well as financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.  Carie’s greatest attribute is always maintaining a professional demeanor in our busy work place and is well-versed in working closely with management.

Vivienne and her husband, Gary Mathews founded Alpina Tax & Accounting in 2017. It was the result of over 20 years of relationships with other CPA’s she met in the financial planning journey of her practice.  In 2016 She formed a new firm to purchase one of those practices, Gerald Pepper, CPA. In 2021 she purchased another tax practice from a 20+ year relationship, Saul B. Lipson & Co.  Vivienne  started her own firm in 1991 consulting with small businesses and preparing tax returns. in 1994 she bacame a fully licensed CPA. In 1995, the first year CPAs were allowed to obtain a securities license, Vivienne obtained her securities licenses as well as her insurance licenses.  Her career long goal was to provide full financial services under one roof to all her clients..  In  Although she leaves the daily operation of the tax practice to Carie Pace and her team, she continues to provide the support and resources needed to better serve our tax and financial planning clients today and beyond.  Vivienne still works closely with Jerry Pepper, Saul Lipson and the entire team to make sure our clients receive the best experience possible.