Meet Our Team
Kevin Harris
Before venturing into the accounting world, Kevin taught mathematics and coached baseball at Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago. His educational journey includes a B.A. from the University of Illinois, a Master’s in Math Education from DePaul University, and an MBA with specializations in managerial and organizational behavior from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This educational foundation allows Kevin to bring a strategic and practical approach to all of our clients.
Kevin is an avid sports fan, some might say die-hard, specifically for the Cubs, Bears, and Illini. With age comes change. Kevin used to play baseball and run marathons, now he plays golf and is in a bowling league. Kevin has been married to his wife Dori since 2006. They have 3 boys (Rex, Mack, and Emmett – all baseball players), and 2 cavapoos (Boomer and Georgia).
Trisha Burrows
Trisha has been part of the QuickSolvers team since 2012. She studied business at the University of Central Florida before making the move to Chicago. Prior to joining QuickSolvers, she worked as a manager in the hospitality industry, where she learned first-hand what it takes to run a small business and why keeping good financials is so important.
Trisha lives in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago with her partner. A devoted animal lover, she spends much of her free time fostering dogs and cats for a local rescue. She’s also passionate about adventurous travel, great food, and trashy TV (in equal measure).
Sara Shepard
Sara graduated from the University of Iowa, she is a former small business owner and has been with QuickSolvers since 2017. Sara lives in Wilmette with her husband, two children, and a beloved dog. She is passionate about problem-solving, business strategy, and balancing work with family life. Sara brings years of entrepreneurial experience and a strong commitment to helping businesses thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring new places, staying active and is dedicated to both professional success and a fulfilling personal life.
Kyleigh Hodson
Kyleigh joined QuickSolvers in 2023. She is a skilled bookkeeper with over a decade of experience in operations roles for small businesses. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Retail Marketing & Management and has a strong background in inventory management, financial record-keeping, and process optimization. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for organization, she helps businesses maintain accurate financials and streamline operations. Dedicated to supporting small businesses, she ensures efficiency and compliance in every aspect of bookkeeping. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Judy Harris
Judy Harris joined QuickSolvers in 2021. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with degrees in Math & French. She has worked as an editor at Scott Foresman, taught Jr High French & Math, owned a retail store for 20 years and has been a real estate broker for 18 years. She was President of the Bernard Horwich JCC Board of Directors and in 1985 she was the Lerner newspapers Citizen of the Year runner-up. The following year she was Volunteer of the Year from the JCC’s of Chicago. Judy is married to Alan Harris and is the mother of 4 sons and grandmother of 8.Â