Our team
We are here to provide you with the best service possible
Matthew Pagel, EA
Partner
Matthew is a partner and Enrolled Agent
at ROR Tax Professionals. He specializes in small to medium sized business taxes, as well as rental property rental and high net worth individuals.
Mattew has first hand experience as a small busines owner having previously owned and operated a pizzeria in the late 1990s. He is an expert in business tax entity selection and obtained his BS in Accounting from Colorado State University and became a partner at ROR Tax in 2018.
He enjoys playing guitar and golfing when he isn't hard at work on tax preparation and planning.
Michael Ness, CPA
Partner
Michael is all about his family and resides in St. Louis Park with his wife Megan and two precious and free-spirited daughters Vivian and Dahlia.
Michael has a BS from University of Wisconsin River Falls and a BA in Political Science (a lifetime ago!) from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
As a CPA, Michael worked as an auditor in Alaska and Minnesota before finding his calling in tax preparation while specializing in small business.
When he's not in the office, his life revolves around his darling daughters, deer season/ice fishing, date nights with Megan, and catching an occasional Deftones, Tool, or Jethro Tull show.
Denise Nix, EA, MBA
Partner
One meeting with Denise and you'll quickly learn her favorite color is pink. She adores her grandchildren and is an avid scrapbooker and bicyclist. She loves to laugh!
Denise has a BS Degree in Accounting and a Master's Degree in Business. As an Enrolled Agent she has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers in front of the IRS. She is a former officer on the board of the MN Chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP).
With a vast array of experience and education, Denise is available to help with your individual, small business, estate, and/or trust tax returns.
Larry Murphy, EA
Partner
Larry has taxes in his blood. He's the son of a tax attorney and grew up watching his father work long hours during tax season. Somehow, this didn't deter him from pursuing a similar career.
Larry has broad tax experience having worked for H and R Block and AdvisorNet Financial Partners as a Tax Specialist. His primary focus as an Enrolled Agent is on his clients and their tax preparation and planning needs.
When he's not elbows deep in tax documents you might find him enjoying a round of golf, bicycling around the cities, coaching youth sports, or relaxing in South Minneapolis where he lives with his wife, Ruth, and his two teenage children, Julia and Michael.
Michael Cassidy, CFP®, APMA™, BFA™, ChFC®
Partner
This bright-eyed kid left Elk Mound in the early 90's and headed west to the grit and excitement of the Twin Cities. Upon arrival he could be heard to exclaim "Toto, I don't think we're in Wisconsin anymore!"
A fierce advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, Mike is a Certified Financial Planner® and a Chartered Financial Consultant® and has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager in Minneapolis/St. Paul magazine numerous years in a row..
In addition to these many talents, Mike excels in individual tax planning and preparation, retirement and education planning.
Brad Nordgren
Tax Professional
Brad spent his early years in Duluth, MN, growing up on the big lake (Superior). On completing his degree, he spent some time in Arizona and South Carolina before returning home to MN to start a family.
After working in restaurant management, bartending at night and staying home to raise his kids, Brad went back to school to add an accounting degree to his skillset.
Pursuing several positions in the accounting field, he realized he enjoyed working with and helping people with their taxes and joined ROR where he specializes in bookkeeping for small business and individual taxes.
August Pagel
Tax Professional
August (Augie) grew up with his twin brother, Max, his mom, Victoria and his dad, Matt in New Ulm, MN. He attended Mankato State.
August has recently become a full-fledged Tax Specialist at ROR, and aims to one day receive his EA designation.
Outside of the office, he likes to surround himself with nature, go camping, attend music festivals around the country and explore the local restaurant and brewery scene.
Wendy Neupauer, CPA
Tax Professional
Wendy earned her BS in Accounting from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and her MA in Health from the St Catherine’s University. She has worked as a CPA in public accounting and as an Accountant/Finance director for small business.
As a CPA, Wendy worked as a Tax Manager specializing in individual taxes and small corporations. Wendy joined ROR as a Tax Professional in January 2024 and enjoys working with diverse group of clients that come to ROR for their tax services. The best part is hearing about each person’s individual story.
When she’s not in the office, she spends her time traveling with her, Spouse, two kids and her dog.
Ezra Dilger
Administrator
Often a friendly first point-of-contact for new clients, Ezra can usually be found at the Front Desk, and keeps things maintained around the office.
A native New Jerseyan, he has lived in Minneapolis for the last ten years and is starting to get the hang of it.
When not attending to his administrative duties, he practices fine arts, writing, and (very) beginner-level violin.
