The Team
Nick Loftis, CPA
Principal
Frank T. Lovato, III, CPA
Principal
Frank has been in public accounting for over twenty-five years. Frank's audit and review experience include serving not-for-profit organizations, churches, employee benefit plans, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and charter schools. In addition, Frank has experience in planning and preparing income taxes for individuals and businesses and providing accounting services to small businesses. Frank received his Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University. Frank is on the finance committee of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and volunteers with the St. Vincent de Paul not-for-profit organization. Frank is a member of AICPA and NMSCPA's.
Alexander Gurule, CPA
Senior Manager
Alex has been in public accounting for over nine years. Alex’s audit experience includes serving tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, state and local governments, and tribal enterprises. Alex grew up in Albuquerque and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico. Alex is also a member of the AICPA and the NMSCPA’s.
Sean Sweeney
Manager
Sean is a senior accountant at Loftis & Lovato Group and has more than six years of experience in public accounting. Sean has worked on numerous nonprofits, employee benefit plans, tribal government, tribal development corporations, tribal casinos, and school audits. Sean has experience with MICS compliance engagements as well as Uniform Guidance audits. Sean is a graduate of the University of New Mexico.
Kelsie Nicholson, MAcc, CPA
Senior Accountant
Kelsie has over two years of experience in public accounting. Kelsie is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a BBA with a concentration in Accounting and a Master of Accounting with an Advanced Concentration. Kelsie has worked on numerous nonprofit, employee benefit plans, and local government audits.
Matthew Cook
Senior Accountant
Matthew has over three years of experience in public accounting. Matthew is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, where he played football for four years. Matthew has also been a Type 1 Diabetic for eleven years and is passionate about working/volunteering for causes such as Juvenile Diabetes. Matt has worked on numerous nonprofit, employee benefit plans, and local government audits.
Michelle Corley, CPA
Accounting Services Manager
Michelle has been in accounting for 18 years and has been a CPA for 9 years. Her experience includes serving as controller for a large nonprofit organization, accounting services including audit preparation and year-end financial statements, new business setup including accounting software, internal control processes and procedures, and payroll services.
Anthony Sanchez, CPA
Accounting Services Specialist
Anthony has worked in the accounting field since 2014 and earned his CPA designation in 2016. He joined the Loftis & Lovato Team in 2023 and is committed to providing quality bookkeeping and accounting services to clients. He strongly believes that having a good set of books provides the clarity and peace of mind to make better financial decisions.
Savanna Wiseman
Administrative Assistant
Savanna is a current student at Central New Mexico, working towards getting a degree in accounting. She hopes to gain more knowledge in accounting by interning at the Loftis and Lovato Group.
Sandra Romero
Staff Accountant
Sandi is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and has been in accounting for ten years. Her experience includes both nonprofit accounting and private-sector services. She enjoys working with others and helping clients.
Lesly Lazo
Staff Accountant
Selena Sanchez
Staff Accountant
Selena is a staff accountant with experience in nonprofit audits. Selena graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor of business administration in accounting and marketing. Selena is the founder of the Student Union Promoting Education Reform.