The Illumination Team
Tracy Liesmaki
Founder & Illumination Director
With over 20 years of experience in both public accounting and industry, Tracy brings clarity, insight, and a solutions-focused approach to engagements. Her expertise spans accounting, financial reporting and analysis, process improvement, and financial system implementation. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Tracy leverages her deep technical knowledge to address complex business needs, streamline processes, and illuminate the path forward.
Outside of work, Tracy enjoys life as a mother of two, balancing her professional dedication with family adventures and meaningful connections.
Rachel Kolar
Illumination Senior Manager
With 15 years of accounting experience across multiple industries, Rachel brings both expertise and a positive, solutions-oriented approach to engagements. She combines her accounting knowledge with a passion for process improvement and financial system implementation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and clarity in the accounting process. Having worked with organizations ranging from small businesses to large corporations, Rachel is committed to guiding clients and illuminating the path forward.
Rachel is the mother of two children.
Anne Saffert
Illumination Senior Associate
With more than fifteen years of experience in accounting, finance and audit roles across organizations of all sizes, Anne takes a client-focused approach to her work. She leverages her deep expertise and partnership mindset to help clients navigate an ever-evolving financial landscape. Anne is dedicated to delivering clear, actionable insights that provide clarity and illuminate the path forward.
Anne is the mother of three children.
Mikayla Zottneck
Illumination Associate
A graduate of the Carlson School of Management, Mikayla brings enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to engagements. Her background includes experience in accounting and data analytics, equipping her to support a variety of financial processes, deliver clarity, and illuminate the path forward.
Mikayla was born and raised in Minnesota.