Lynn began her public accounting career in 1981 when she joined the firm of Haynie, Larson, and Gabrielson in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1985, she relocated to Newport Beach along with Steve Gabrielson and Dave Shomaker, where they opened the second office of the firm now known as Haynie & Company.

Lynn graduated with honors from Boise State University, in Idaho, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She has been a licensed CPA in California since 1985, and a Principal in the firm since 2000 until her retirement in January 2024.

Lynn has extensive experience with a wide variety of companies. These have included construction companies, public employee unions, medical and other service providers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and non-profit organizations. She is a specialist in small business accounting systems, including advising on computer hardware and software purchases, implementation, set-up, streamlining of accounting processes, and systems practices and procedures. Lynn’s expertise in the area of management advisory services includes providing in-house controllership services, property, sales, corporate tax guidance and compliance, strategic planning, assistance with personnel, and payroll issues.

Lynn is currently serving as an outside consultant with the firm on an as-needed basis.