Meet Our Team
The CPAs and advisors behind Legacy CPAs, with decades of experience serving clients nationwide.
The people behind our team of expert CPAs
Legacy CPAs, LLC is a Certified Public Accounting firm serving clients across the nation. Because trust starts with the people you work with, we think it’s important that you know ours. As a team of expert CPAs, we pair that credential with real, hands-on experience. Meet the partners who lead the way.
Meet the partners
Trent Erickson
Trent graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an emphasis in accounting. While in school, he worked with two local CPA firms before joining Kilpatrick & Co., CPAs in June of 1993, and he has maintained the majority of those client relationships through every transition since. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Trent works across accounting, income taxation, business consulting, cost segregation, and taxpayer representation in IRS and government agency disputes. Outside the office, he treasures family time, and vacationing with his immediate and extended family is an annual tradition.
Gordon Erickson
Gordon earned his MBA at Brigham Young University and brings over 35 years of financial and management experience with both small and large organizations. He is highly skilled across financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and asset management. Gordon led the transition to the new Legacy CPAs structure, guided the integration of two acquired companies, and directed the migration to new tax software. He lives in Utah and travels between Arizona and Utah, and in his spare time he enjoys hiking, boating, and time with his family.
Marcus Andreasen
Marcus earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Accountancy from Western Governors University. He joined Legacy CPAs in 2017 as a bookkeeper, worked his way through tax preparation, and is now an owner and managing partner of the firm.
Over his 10+ years with Legacy, he has developed deep expertise working with small businesses, real estate clients, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of industries.
Outside the office, Marcus enjoys spending time with his wife and their three sons and one daughter, especially if its at Disneyland. He’s a lifelong Marvel and Star Wars fan, and will gladly tell you why the prequels are the best Star Wars Trilogy.
Deborah Fox
Deborah earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. Before transitioning into public accounting, she owned and operated a construction company for over 20 years, giving her firsthand insight into the financial challenges business owners face day to day.
Deborah brings a diverse range of industry experience to Legacy CPAs, including residential real estate, property management, construction, landscaping and interior design. This hands-on background allows her to anticipate the unique financial and operational needs of clients in these industries, giving our clients a partner who truly understands their business from the ground up.
In her free time, Deborah enjoys her 260-gallon saltwater reef aquarium, spending time with her granddaughters, lounging on the couch with her two Rottweilers, and driving a fast car.
Kenny Kilpatrick
Kenny graduated from the University of Phoenix with his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting before going on to earn his Master’s degree in Taxation from Arizona State University. He is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.
Kenny has more than twenty-five years of experience in tax preparation, financial reporting, and tax planning. He currently directs the firm’s tax team, leading training initiatives, researching complex tax positions, and developing the logistics needed to put tax strategies into action. His goal is to continually improve the team’s efficiency and level of service, ensuring every client is pleased with their experience.
In his free time, Kenny enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and staying active.
Emily Foster
Emily graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and small businesses navigate the complexities of tax planning, compliance, and financial management.
As an Enrolled Agent, Emily specializes in individual and business tax preparation, proactive tax planning, IRS representation, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Her extensive knowledge of financial reporting and analysis, combined with her tax expertise, allows her to provide clients with valuable insights that support informed decision-making, improved financial performance, and long-term success.
Although based in Arizona, Emily proudly serves individuals and businesses across the United States, providing personalized, responsive service tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Outside of work, Emily is the proud parent of two children. She enjoys traveling with her family, spending time outdoors, and exploring new recipes to share with friends and loved ones.
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