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Meet the Experts Behind Klingeman CPAs

Our team combines former IRS leadership with decades of public accounting experience. When you work with us, you get direct access to seasoned professionals who understand both sides of tax compliance.

Former IRS Management Experience
Over 225 Years Combined CPA Experience
Master's in Business Taxation
Specialized Small Business Expertise
Proven IRS Audit & Negotiation Success

Senior Team Members

Matt Klingeman

Matt Klingeman

Founder and CPA

CPAFormer IRS ManagerMaster's in Taxation

Matt holds a Master's in Business Taxation and is a former IRS manager with over 20 years of experience as a practicing CPA. His leadership and expertise guide our firm's day-to-day operations, with a primary focus on consulting and taxes.

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Ronald J. Saffa

JD, CPA

Attorney at LawCPASuper Lawyer

Ron has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1974. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University. After his certification, he worked for 9 years for the Internal Revenue Service. In 1981, he received his Juris Doctor of Law from the University of Tulsa. In 1982, he was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association. In 1983, he was also admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth and Federal Circuits, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Ronald was then admitted to the Supreme Court in 1985. In 2011, he was named one of the Super Lawyers of Oklahoma. His expertise lies in the areas of Federal Taxation and State Taxation.

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Jeanette Ross

EA, CFE

Certified Fraud ExaminerEnrolled Agent

As an Enrolled Agent and Certified Fraud Examiner, Jeanette specializes in tax representation and fraud prevention for our clients.

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Patti Hall

CPA

CPA35+ Years IRS Experience

Patti received her BBA, majoring in accounting, from the University of Tulsa. She is a CPA and worked for the IRS for 35 years. Her experience at the IRS included responsibility for small businesses, complex individual returns, large complex partnerships, and multi-national corporations.

Our Full Team

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Mitch Ross

CPA

Mitch brings extensive experience in tax preparation and business consulting to our team, helping clients navigate complex financial challenges.

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Taylor Telford

Accountant and Management for Rodney Carrington

Taylor graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Administration and a minor in Psychology from Rogers State University in 2016. Taylor recently expanded her knowledge to include accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services.

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Mitch Levinson

Accountant

Mitch graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Oklahoma in 2016. He provides bookkeeping, payroll and accounts payable services to clients and small businesses. In his spare time, Mitch enjoys supporting the OKC Thunder and OU Sooners.

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Brin Bedwell

Accountant

Brin graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2025. He is currently studying to obtain his CPA license.

What Sets Our Team Apart

Our unique combination of IRS experience and public accounting expertise means we can anticipate problems before they occur and navigate complex situations with confidence.

IRS Insider Knowledge

Former IRS management knows exactly how the agency operates and what triggers audits.

Advanced Education

Master's degrees in taxation and decades of continuing education keep us current.

Proven Results

100% success rate on IRS audits and negotiations with millions saved for clients.

Ready to Work with Our Team?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your tax and accounting needs with one of our experienced professionals.