Learn how American Eagle Consulting started

Dale Peronteau founded AEC in 1985 to address the growing need for accounting software, which previously did not exist. He developed a direct business relationship with Peachtree, now known as Sage 50 Accounting, advising for the use of their software and maintaining a direct line of contact with Peachtree’s president.
 
Dale studied accounting all throughout high school, community college, and university, and used those skills to form AEC into the successful firm it is today. His community mindset, passion for the industry and applied experience cemented the loyal client base we hold in both San Francisco and San Diego.
 
We now operate with five additional accountants and bookkeepers, all of whom brought a wealth of experience to our repertoire. Our reputation and sometimes visceral adherence to our customer service-oriented culture makes our client retention a main component to our success.  

Meet the Team Behind
American Eagle Consulting

Dale Peronteau

President

Dale Peronteau

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.

Kelly Shaw, American Eagle Consulting

Kelly Shaw

Bookkeeper

Kelly Shaw, American Eagle Consulting

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, PHR

HR Manager

Addison Schwan, PHR

Addison has a passion for Wage & Hour law, employee engagement, and DE&I. He received his AS in Business Management from Miramar college, and his HR accreditation from California State University of San Marcos. He has a long history in employee management and development, and decided to switch gears and work directly in HR to positively impact local businesses and their relationships with their employees. He loves roller-skating and Dungeons & Dragons, and has enjoyed living in San Diego for the past eighteen years.