Donna Sooter
President and CEO

Donna loves money; even if it’s not her money. She enjoys showing clients how a small change here or there can affect how much money they get to keep in their pockets. A simple solution like using their debit card rather than a credit card can reduces costs and increase profits.

Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Donna offers over 20 years of process experience in administrative and accounting work. In 2005, she founded Sooter Consulting after recognizing the need small business owners have in understanding managerial accounting.

Under Donna’s leadership Sooter Consulting has grown to one of the fastest growing outsource accounting and administrative firms in Santa Clara County.

In her prior positions, Donna worked in a large worldwide non-profit organization where she helped track income and expenses for local programs. She has also earned a BS degree in Business Management where she graduated top of her class. She is involved in her community through her local Chamber of Commerce and other national organizations.

Donna lives with her husband of 22 years and her two children. She believes that laughter is the best cure for any ailment. When Donna is not working with a client, she can be found reading, playing board games or walking a long the shore.

Mike Sooter
VP Operations

Mike has a real love for technology. He joined Sooter Consulting in 2008 to manage the installation and architect of a Citrix server. He believes in the secure sharing of information. He now manages all things technical for Sooter Consulting as well as the office it's self as acting Office Manger.

In prior positions, Mike worked in large manufacturing companies providing them with Environmental, Health and Safety services. As he saw the market changing he started collage in early 2007 and has now earned a Bachelor of Science degree in IT Management with an emphasis in website design. He graduated top of his class in 2009.

Mike lives in the bay area with his wife of 22 years and their 2 teenage children. He believes that it is not money that makes you wealthy but the relationships that you have. When Mike is not working he can be found reading fantasy books or playing board games with family and friends.

Carolyn Parrish
Account Manager

With 10 years of data entry experience, Carolyn understands how to get transactions into QuickBooks quickly, efficiently and accurately. She has been working in the accounting field part-time for the last 3 years and enjoys seeing a QuickBooks file come to life.

With a commitment to excellence, Carolyn manages 20+ clients. She is excellent at multi-tasking and is often the first voice you will hear when calling Sooter Consulting.

When Carolyn is not working she can be found with her husband Rick of 16 years and her two children Jacob and Nathen. She loves playing card games, board game and having fun with friends and family.