Mark Burke, CPA joined the firm in 2011. He grew up in Washington, Arizona and Texas; he made Montana his home in 1991. He received a BS in Biology and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Houston. Before joining BDM, Mark worked in Houston for Ernst & Young, LLP and was a shareholder in local firm before starting his own firm in 2003. He has served on several not-for-profit boards in the Missoula area. Mark’s practice includes business and tax consulting, mergers and acquisitions, small and closely held start-up companies, succession planning and retirement planning. Mark loves spending time with his wife and family, obstacle course racing, running, mountain biking and backpacking.

Mary Harris CPA joined the firm in 2006. She was born and raised on a ranch near Valier, Montana. She received her BS in accounting from Montana State University in 1990 and has worked in public accounting since then. Her practice consists of individual and business income tax and financial statement preparation, consulting, and estate and trust compliance. She has been a certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor since 1999. Mary loves spending time with her husband and four children. She is currently a board member on a number of local not-for-profit organizations.

Pat Boyle, CPA, received his Masters of Accountancy from the University of Montana in 2005, joined BDM in 2007 and became partner in 2013. At BDM, his practice focuses on business and personal income taxes, financial statement compilation, and assistance with complex accounting transactions. Before joining BDM, he worked with Moss Adams in Portland, OR, where he gained industry expertise in construction, manufacturing and banking. Pat has served on the boards of the Missoula Food Bank, Home ReSource, and Habitat for Humanity of Missoula. He is currently on the Missoula Airport Board.  When not busy working, Pat spends his time with his wife, Molly, and daughters, Nora & Sophie, cheering on the Griz and enjoying Missoula’s local breweries.

Marie Hebnes CPA sadly passed away in September 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. Marie joined the firm in 1980, became a partner in 2002 and will always have a lasting impact at BDM. Marie was born in eastern Montana and raised in western Montana. She studied at UM and graduated with her BS in accounting in 1989 while working at BDM. Marie was closely involved in the community, serving as treasurer of the Missoula Public Library Foundation and on the board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, as well as faithfully cheering on all manner of Griz sports no matter the time of year. She was a teacher, a mentor and an advisor to those who worked with her, and a loyal friend to all who knew her and will always be missed.

While Rena Hansen, CPA, started her tenure with the firm as a “tax season copy girl” in 1991, by 1997 she completed her BS in accounting and, within 5 years, had become partner. As a partner at BDM, her practice focuses on business and individual tax preparation, small business setup and consulting, and financial statement preparation. She is also an active community member, having been involved with HomeWord, Fort Courage Childcare, the Missoula Food Bank, Child Care Resources, Leadership Missoula, Friends of the Civic Stadium, and Loyola Sacred Heart Foundation. Outside of work, Rena’s Darby, Montana roots and competitive spirit make her an avid sports fan (go Griz). But she is also a dedicated mother who enjoys skiing, fishing, and hiking, especially when accompanied by her husband, Scott, and children, Connor and Hanna.