Our Team

Scot has over 40 years of audit and accounting experience gained with audit organizations. He has operated a diversified governmental practice relating to federal, states, counties, cities, schools, colleges, Single Audits of not-for-profits and governmental entities, governmental software development and consultation on other miscellaneous entities. Scot has been involved as a presenter at conferences with various organizations for many years. He has extensively worked in Federal, State, and Local government and auditing standards committee activities, including serving on multiple committees and boards with GPAC, PEEC, PCPS, KSCPA, MAIGAF, KMAAG, and GFOA to list a few. He is an Associate member of the Kansas Banker’s Association and very active in his community and church. Scot has been a board member and huddle leader for FCA since 1997, inspiring and encouraging young athlete’s faith.

Prior to opening Loyd Group on January 1, 2022, Scot was a Member/Owner with the firm Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC of McPherson, Kansas since January 1 1990. From June 1986 to December 1989, Scot was a staff accountant/manager with this same firm. Previously, Scot was a staff accountant with the firm of Yerkes and Michels, CPA’s in Independence, Kansas from May 1983 to June 1986. He was also an intern with Yerkes and Michels, CPA’s for the summer of 1982. Scot graduated from Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS in 1983 with a B.A. in Accounting.

Joined Loyd Group: January 2022

With over 20 years of experience in the field, Christina holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Kansas State University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Christina served as a Staff Accountant at Bartlett, Settle, and Edgerle from 2001 to 2010. She further honed her skills as a Senior Audit Manager at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC from 2010 to 2021.

Christina specializes in auditing community colleges, school districts, cities, other state and local governments, and not-for-profit entities.  She also specialized in single audits. She is a licensed CPA and a member of AICPA and the Kansas Society of CPAs.

Joined Loyd Group: January 2022

Hope holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Pittsburg State University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Hope served as an intern and then Senior Associate at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC from 2016 to 2021.

Hope specializes in auditing community colleges, school districts, cities, other state and local governments, and not-for-profit entities. She also specialized in single audits. She is an Associate member of the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA).

Joined Loyd Group: January 2022

Cindy holds an Associate’s of Arts and an Associate’s of Applied Science in Business Management from Hutchinson Community College.

Prior to joining Loyd Group, Cindy gained valuable experience as a Mortgage Processor at Members Mortgage Services for two years and as Administrative Staff at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC for four years.

Cindy is a dedicated professional with a strong background in auditing and is committed to delivering exceptional results.

Joined Loyd Group: May 2022

Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from McPherson College.

Prior to joining Loyd Group, she has previous experience as an intern and the Associate at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC from 2017 to 2021. Her areas of expertise include payroll and bookkeeping.



Lauren plays a key role in helping the business side of Loyd Group run smoothly, ensuring that financial processes are efficient and compliant. She is a member of the AICPA and the Kansas Society of CPAs and holds a CPA certification.

Joined Loyd Group: January 2022

Carlotta holds a Master of Science in Politics, Economics, and Philosophy from the University of Hamburg, Germany, with additional graduate-level accountancy education from Washburn School of Business and Kansas State University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Carlotta’s experience includes working as an Advisory & Audit Associate at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd for two years, specializing in federal grant consulting, with a particular focus on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Carlotta then took the leading role with RESCUE clients when joining Loyd Group.

Carlotta is a licensed CPA in the State of Maine and a member of the AICPA and KSCPA.

Joined Loyd Group: October 3, 2024

Darbi earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Kansas State University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, she worked as a Staff Accountant at Sink Gordon Accountants & Advisors, LLP.  Darbi also has experience in management at Bourbon & Baker, where she worked for four years.

Darbi specializes in governmental auditing in her role as an Associate Accountant.

Joined Loyd Group: February 2022

Nancy brings a diverse professional background to the team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fort Hays State University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Nancy gained valuable experience in the mortgage industry as a Mortgage Loan Production/Closer at Members Mortgage Services, LLC for 12 years. She also has experience as an Orthopedic Coder-Biller at Pinnacle Sports Medicine.



Nancy specializes in Student Financial Aid and College Audits, and is a member of AICPA and ACFE.

Joined Loyd Group: January 2023

Tiffany holds a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) certification from the Institute of International Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Tiffany served as the City Clerk for the City of Marion for eight years, where she developed expertise in the City government industry and budgeting. She also brings four years of experience as an Office Assistant, AP Clerk, and Court Clerk for the City of Marion.



Tiffany’s experience plays a key role on our Budget Team, assisting with budgeting processes for local municipalities. She also contributes to our city administration consulting efforts, helping ensure effective operations for clients. She is a member of the Institute of International Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

Joined Loyd Group: September 2022

Emily holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Friends University.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Emily gained valuable experience as an Associate at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC for two years. She also owned and operated Blue Willow Spa for six years, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.



Emily has assisted with our RESCUE clients for ARPA consulting, helping them navigate the complexities of the American Rescue Plan Act. She also assists with the firm’s audits.

Joined Loyd Group: May 2023

Abigail is currently pursuing a degree at Kansas Wesleyan University, with an expected graduation in 2025.

Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Abigail gained valuable experience in customer service and financial transactions through her roles as a Bank Teller at First Commerce Bank and a Cashier at Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.



Abigail began her journey with Loyd Group as an intern and now works as an Audit Assistant, primarily focusing on budgets. During the summer, Abigail is involved with our Budget Team, working with cities and counties to prepare their annual budgets.

Joined Loyd Group: January 2022

Baily holds an Associate's Degree in Accounting from St. Cloud Technical and Community College.



Prior to joining the Loyd Group, Baily honed her customer service and communication skills for two years as a Receptionist at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC.  She currently assists with the audits, focusing on organizational and administrative tasks.

Joined Loyd Group: March 2022

Melissa brings a wealth of experience in Human Resources to the team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management and a minor in Healthcare Management from Wichita State University.

Melissa has expertise in HR generalist functions, HRIS systems, payroll management, business administration, policy development, compliance, and regulatory matters. She is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Central Kansas SHRM Chapter.

Joined Loyd Group: July 2023

Grace specializes in administration, invoicing, and event organization. Her organizational skills and attention to detail support the firm’s smooth daily operations.

Grace is committed to providing exceptional service to both the team and clients, contributing to the overall success of Loyd Group. She also handles the planning and organization of our KMAAG seminars each year, ensuring the events run smoothly and efficiently.