Dale has over 35 years of experience navigating the intricacies of small businesses and accounting. He has run multiple companies and steers numerous local businesses to success. Dale was educated in Accounting and Business Management at the University of Wisconsin, and regularly continues his education to stay current with the frequently evolving and complex nature of the financial industry. He is passionately involved with the San Francisco and San Diego LGBTQ+ communities, and prides himself on aligning with ethical business owners and nonprofit organizations.
Meet the Team Behind
American Eagle Consulting
Kelly Shaw
Bookkeeper
Kelly Shaw
Kelly is a second generation San Diego native who enjoys going to the beach, running, hiking and swimming. She is a proud mother and a dedicated wife to her amazing husband. She has over 30 years’ experience in banking, lending and finance. Kelly graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business.
Terrill Grimes
Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist
Terrill Grimes
Terrill Grimes was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in several cities throughout Georgia and California before finding his true home in San Francisco. He began serving in the Army National guard at the age of 17 and continued on to military college. Following his service, he moved to Sacramento, California and became involved with the LGBT community and specifically the Imperial Court System.
Terrill has lived in San Francisco for 13 years and was ultimately elected as the third African-American Emperor in the San Francisco Court’s 55 year history, raising thousands of dollars for many nonprofit beneficiaries and bringing people together in service.
Terrill has been with American Eagle Consulting and Bookkeeping since 2016 as our junior accountant and payroll specialist. He also does private catering and pop-up restaurant experiences around the city. He continues to dedicate his free time to helping improve the community through strong connections with charities such as the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) and the LGBT Asylum Project, which provides pro-bono legal representation for LGBTQ immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. He looks forward to carrying his experience and dedication to equality and community support into the future.
Addison Schwan
Office Manager
Addison Schwan
Addison is a tireless administrator with a passion for efficiency systems, communications, and operations. He has worked in management and customer service for over 6 years, and is currently studying Business Administration at San Diego Miramar College. He has lived all over the map, but enjoys being settled in San Diego with his two cats, Darkbeast Paarl And Sekhmet Priscilla, named lovingly after video game bosses.
Tyler Lloyd
Staff Accountant
Tyler Lloyd
Tyler grew up in San Diego and went to Scripps Ranch High School, before graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agricultural Business. He met his wife, Victoria, in San Luis Obispo during college and they have moved all around California to finally end up back here in San Diego. They have been married for 2 years.
Greg Jochems
Senior Staff Accountant / CPA
Greg Jochems
Greg Jochems is a Certified Public Accountant from Kansas City, Missouri. Greg received his Bachelor’s in Accounting, Bachelor’s in Finance, and Master’s in Accountancy, from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. He became a CPA in 2019. Before joining the American Eagle team in 2020, Greg worked for three years as an assurance associate at an accounting firm in St. Louis assisting with and completing over 30 audit and review engagements a year. With experience in many industries ranging from small technology to large gas and transportation, Greg’s primary industry of expertise is Not-for-profits.
