Marlys is one of the original founders of Simons Tax, Accounting, and Financial Services. She has over 30 years of experience in Accounting, Income Tax Specialist, and presently serves as a Compliance Manager. She attended Colby Community College and Fort Hays State University. Besides accounting and income tax preparation, Marlys has past experience as retail clothing store owner, grain merchandiser, farm management, computer training specialist, registered investment advisor, director of customer support, commercial loans and as a cooperative accountant. Marlys has over twenty years of experience in grant writing, grant accounting, and Not for Profit accounting.