About
Running a business can be difficult. Why not let KBS take the chores of taxes, bookkeeping and payroll off your plate?
Knapp Business Solutions was established in 1984 by Jerry Knapp. Throughout the decades, the trusted professionals at KBS have valued their clients’ bookkeeping, payroll and income tax needs.
Today, this family-owned firm employs professionals with 100+ years of collective experience, including those enrolled to practice before the IRS. The team partners with hundreds of clients worldwide from its 5000-square-foot office in Amarillo, Texas.
You are invited to discover the fulfillment and freedom that working with KBS provides, as it allows you to focus your attention on your business goals. Call or email today for more information about how Knapp Business Solutions’ tax, bookkeeping and payroll services can transform your business.
To contact a team member use the email link at the bottom of this page, or use the chat box.
Leadership
Jerry Knapp Taxes, Enrolled Agent
Jerry, founder of Knapp Business Solutions and an Enrolled Agent, has more than 35 years of experience in serving small businesses and large corporations. He specializes in income tax and business management. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and gardening.
Josh Knapp Taxes, Enrolled Agent
Josh, one of the Knapp VPs, is an Enrolled Agent specializing in taxation of individuals, small businesses and large organizations. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as gardening. Josh is an accomplished musician who has recorded multiple albums.
Nick Knapp Tax & Payroll Professional
Nick, who is a KBS Vice President, set aside plans to become a physician to join the family business. He specializes in taxation of individuals and small businesses, and is an expert on payroll best practices. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, loves to cook and play piano.
Nick Burklow Taxes, Professional
KBS welcomes Nick Burklow to the Leadership Team as a Tax Professional!
Tax Team
Teagan Wethington Tax Specialist
Teagan’s favorite part of working at KBS, so far, is seeing her co-workers every day and the encouraging atmosphere that is present in the workplace. In her free time, Teagan enjoys watching films, listening to emo rock music, and making art!
Syth Howell Team Leader
Syth enjoys educating people about taxes to help streamline their businesses and their individual lives. A former IRS agent, Syth and his wife have three children. He enjoys reading about stock markets, finance or real estate.
Becky Knapp Tax Specialist
Becky joined the staff in 2005. She likes using her talents to help clients with their payroll, bookkeeping and tax needs. In her free time, she spends time with her dog and cat, and also enjoys camping and fishing.
Michelle James Tax Specialist
After 21 years in education, Michelle has found a new passion in the tax world. Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to help clients. Outside of work, she and her husband John, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Trips to Red River are on their list of favorite things.
Jasmine Woods Tax Specialist
Jasmine likes the day-to-day challenges each workday brings and the friendly attitude of her co-workers. She has recently become an Enrolled Agent. Jasmine enjoys spending time with her two daughters shopping, traveling and visiting the park.
Bobbie Place Enrolled Agent
Bobbie enjoys learning the “ins and outs” of taxes at work, alongside co-workers she admires. Outside of her job, she and her husband like to travel to daughter Ashley’s volleyball tournaments.
Payroll Team
Tawny O’Brien Payroll Expert
Tawny joined the KBS Staff in 2019, with 9 years of experience. She appreciates the family culture of KBS and the time afforded her to spend with her newborn daughter. Tawny loves getting client payrolls processed accurately and timely while keeping clients up on current regulations. She enjoys spending her spare time outdoors with family.
Morgan Kelley Payroll Processor
KBS welcomes Morgan Kelley to the Payroll Team!
Jewel Roach Administrative Professional
The KBS Payroll Team welcomes Jewel Roach to the Payority team in her dual role as Administrative Professional and Payroll Processor!
Jeff Smith Payroll Processor
Jeff is the newest member to the Payority team. His favorite aspect of his job is the team centered atmosphere of the group and that everyone has each other’s back. Jeff loves volunteering at his church in various ministries and spending time on the disc golf course.
Jackson Knapp Payroll Processor
KBS welcomes Jackson Knapp to the Payroll Team!
Heather Lucero Payroll Processor
Heather says the best part about KBS is being a part of the genuine and authentic culture found here. She feels she is being positioned to really succeed and grow. Outside of work she enjoys hanging out with her kids and cheering them on in whatever activity is happening at the moment.
Bookkeeping Team
Morgan Simpson Bookkeeper
Morgan’s greatest joy at KBS is helping clients’ businesses achieve greater success, because they can finally see their financial position with the company’s help. He enjoys leading worship at his church, writing films and spending time with family.
Sella Robinett Bookkeeping Team Leader, Director of First Impressions
Sella has been part of the KBS family since 2016, and her favorite aspect of the job is communicating with clients. She has two grown sons and a new grandson. Sella is a fan of karaoke, attending concerts and traveling.
Yesenia Ramirez Bookkeeper
Yesenia values the caring, helpful leadership at KBS and sees her co-workers as family. She loves to help clients any ways she can, and off the clock likes cooking, traveling and outdoor activities.
Mitch Contreras Bookkeeper
As one of the newest KBS employees, one of the things Mitch says he is most impressed with is the thoroughness of their interview process. Away from the office Mitch likes to read, run and watch college sports.
Margie Trulock Bookkeeper
Margie enjoys working with clients in various businesses and industries, but what she likes most about KBS is team collaboration. Outside of her job, Margie loves hiking, gardening, and traveling with her husband.
Linh Trinh Bookkeeper
Linh’s favorite part of the job is how close the team is. Seeing that everyone is willing to help where needed motivates him to have that same attitude when he comes to work. Linh says “getting to learn new things daily and use that knowledge to better assist clients is a great feeling”.
Debbie Wilson Bookkeeper
KBS welcomes Debbie to the team!
Angie Followill Bookkeeper
Angie says she most values the environment at KBS for championing growth for employees and the teams, and because it creates the opportunity to provide the clients with quality services. When away from work Angie enjoys gardening, family, and hiking.
Sales & Marketing
Hanna Linton
Hanna loves being a part of the KBS team and having the opportunity to learn new things everyday! Outside of the office you can find her spoiling her cats, reading a graphic novel or watching scary movies with her friends.
Cedrick Rael Sales & Marketing
Cedrick is happy to be a part of the KBS team. He has served in youth ministry for 17 1/2 years. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, who is a Manga artist, serving others, cooking, traveling and making gourmet beef jerky.
Administrative Professionals
Valerie Clemans Administrative Assistant
Valerie enjoys working at KBS and says everyone accepted her into the KBS family right away. She loves the atmosphere and how in tune everyone is to one another. Even under pressure, everyone is happy and relaxed. Outside of work, Valerie loves to travel, read, and spend time with family.
Tracie Morris Director of . . .
Tracie’s task list has grown too long for her to have a regular job title! At work, she loves keeping the flow of the office going, and communicating with clients. During her downtime, Tracie spends time at the lake, plays volleyball and volunteers at church.
Nicky Trowbridge Office Runner
Nicky admits she has “zero accounting skills” but loves to work with the folks at KBS. She accomplishes a wide variety of tasks for the staff, and while she likes them all, delivery-driving is her favorite. Nicky also stays busy as a self-employed dog trainer.
Lexi Thomas Administrative Assistant
Lexi loves the work atmosphere at KBS, but especially appreciates the support and cooperation that KBS provides on and off the clock. Off duty, she enjoys running and playing her violin and guitar, as well as keeping up with her classes at West Texas A&M.
Heather Moores Administrative Assistant
Heather loves interacting with clients and helping them get their returns filed. I enjoy working at KBS because they love their employees and every day is a great day! In her free time, she loves to travel, hang out with friends, read and love on her dog, Millie, and cat Rosie.
Brittany Combes Administrator
KBS welcomes Brittany to the KBS Administrative Team!
Brian Edwards IT Support Professional
KBS welcomes Brian Edwards as their new IT Support Professional for both KBS and Payority!