Heidi joined Williams-Keepers LLC in 2001 and became a member owner in 2004. She has been in the accounting profession for more than 20 years and was previously a partner for a multi-office CPA firm in Nebraska. As the leader of WK's audit practice, Heidi oversees the engagements, quality controls and technical resources for the firm's audit associates.

Heidi specializes in audits of higher education, construction, governmental and not-for-profit entities and employee benefit plans. She leads the firm’s Employee Benefit Plans Team and is a member of the Not-for-Profit team.

Heidi earned a bachelor of arts degree in French with a minor in business administration from Western Illinois University. She earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. She was awarded the Gold Medal for the highest score on the CPA exam in the state of Kansas and also won the Elijah Watts Sells award for having one of the highest exam scores in the nation.

Heidi is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a member of the Government Finance Officers Association, Government Finance Officers Association of Missouri, Women’s Network and is a graduate of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2004 Leadership Columbia program. She also serves as treasurer for the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia and is a member of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.