The Summit
Team
Catherine Davis
Accounting Associate
Catherine has a B.S. in Animal Science from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University.
She managed her and her husband’s mixed animal veterinary practice for 11 years, which they sold in 2022. During her tenure in practice management and through the sale transition, Catherine became interested in practice valuations and is currently working towards becoming a Certified Valuation Analyst. Catherine and her family live in Pennsylvania, where she still assists her husband, Dustin, with his specialty livestock reproduction veterinary practice. She enjoys watching her sons play baseball and soccer.
Jo Quarles
Payroll Specialist
Jo is a Payroll Professional with over 20 years of experience that includes both private and government corporations. Her knowledge provides our clients a smooth payroll process that focuses on compliance and accuracy.
In 2023 she and her husband, along with their two corgi’s, moved from Texas to Oklahoma and when not processing payroll she enjoys spending time reading, gardening and playing with her grandkids.
Karla Janssen
Accountant
Karla specializes in creating order out of chaos, finding the elusive credit card transaction, and ensuring the right pieces are in place so Summit’s clients have accurate information for making business decisions.
Before joining Summit, Karla served as Senior Accountant for a large wholesale grocery business for over 16 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas. Karla’s accounting experience and passion for helping others make her an excellent fit for our team and clients.
Luke Harrison
Intern
Luke is currently a junior at Abilene Christian University, pursuing a double major in Finance and Accounting with plans to further his education by earning an MBA. At Summit, he supports the valuation team by analyzing tax returns and financial statements and assists the accounting team with accounts payable. Outside of work and academics, he enjoys watching sports, spending time outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
Marian Dela Cruz
Staff Accountant
Marian is a Staff Accountant at Summit, where she handles full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation with precision and care. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. Known for her organized approach and attention to detail, Marian helps keep the numbers in check while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors.
Michael Hargrove, DMV, MBA, CVA
Valuation Analyst
Michael not only brings expertise in business valuation but also practical knowledge of veterinary medicine and practice ownership to the firm. Michael graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University in 1991. He has been employed by North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, MN since 1993, first as an associate, then as a partner and now as the sole owner of this 5-doctor, AAHA-certified practice.
Michael completed his MBA in 2001 and has been actively involved in veterinary practice consulting since that time. He began completing veterinary practice valuations in 2003 and obtained accreditation through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in 2010.
A charter member of VetPartners, Michael has been a member of their Valuation Council since 2006. He is also a shareholder and serves on the Board of Governors of Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Services, a shareholder-owned corporation operating 7 veterinary emergency hospitals in Minnesota.
Natalea B
Accounting Associate
Natalea is a Texas A&M University graduate with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business. With a keen eye for details, Natalea oversees accurate postings of the day-to-day transactions for many of our clients.
When not serving her clients at Summit, Natalea is a proud wife & mom who enjoys cooking, movies with her family, and anything chocolate.
Tera Eddleman, CVA
Consultant/Valuation Analyst
Tera has deep roots in all financial aspects of veterinary practice management. Since 2010, she has served as a financial manager and accounting consultant for several large equine and mixed animal practices across the country.
Tera started her accounting career as a staff accountant and auditor. From there, she was a cost accountant for a large publicly traded company, managing international accounts. After five years in corporate America, she found her home in the veterinary industry as Controller for Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery in Weatherford, Texas, and later as the Director of Accounting and Finance for Inova Partners. Tera has a BBA in Accounting from Tarleton State University. She is a Certified Valuation Analyst and a member of VetPartners and Co-Chair of the VetPartners Valuation Council. She is also a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
Tera speaks nationally on monitoring critical financial measures, fraud prevention, and understanding veterinary practice value. Tera’s passion for making a difference in people’s lives combined with her teaching skills and accounting knowledge helps Summit’s clients better understand and manage the accounting and finance facets of their practices.
Tiffany Shirley-Lewis- Office Manager
Office Manager
As the backbone of our daily operations, Tiffany ensures that everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork. With razor-sharp attention to detail and an instinct for staying two steps ahead, she handles everything from scheduling and paperwork to coordinating teams and managing the heartbeat of the back end. Tiffany holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Texas State University. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys traveling with her family of seven and watching the kids play sports.
