Accounting is our passion
ACT Resources, PLLC is a full service CPA firm located in Federal Way, Washington, which specializes in tax compliance and planning for cannabis and ancillary businesses
Our approach is a collaborative effort to personalize our services and guidance in an efficient manner that is results-oriented. We build relationships of trust and friendship with our clients to ensure a continuing partnership of unlimited potential. We provide a variety of specialized services to meet the needs of our clients and their businesses.

Dani Espinda, CPA, CGMA
Dani joined Rhodes and Associates in 2013 as a tax manager, bringing over 15 years of public and private accounting experience with her. She became a partner in ACT Resources in 2016. Dani graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with high honors and has been a licensed CPA since 2002. She specializes in tax compliance and planning for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and QuickBooks consulting with a focus in medical and recreational Cannabis. She also has experience with manufacturing, real estate, professional services, construction and financial accounting and reporting. Dani is a member of the AICPA, CGMA, WSCPA, and has been a certified as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Outside the firm, Dani volunteers for the WSCPA CPA PAC Committee and has served on the WSCPA Tacoma Chapter for three years as Chair and several years as Past Chair and Director.
Kenneth G. Bussey, CPA
PartnerKen has been with Rhodes & Associates, PLLC since 2000. His practice includes working primarily with closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, and executives. He serves a broad base of industries providing consulting, tax and compliance needs. He has extensive experience in business strategy and consulting, tax planning and compliance. Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree from Central Washington University (Ellensburg). He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent Washington.
Melani M. Joyal, CPA
PartnerMelani joined Rhodes & Associates, PLLC in 1991. Melani graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and has vast experience and expertise in 401k audits, financial statement attestation, and income tax work for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. She also has extensive experience in business succession and estate planning, in professional service businesses, construction, real estate, and manufacturing industries. Melani is treasurer and past president of the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club.
Jessica Feist, CPA, MSCA
SupervisorJessica joined ACT Resources, PLLC in September 2016. She graduated from University of Washington-Tacoma in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Formal Accounting Option. After that she graduated with her Master of Science in Accounting Degree and became a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining Rhodes & Associates she worked in public accounting in the Olympia and Tacoma area. Before that she worked as the office manager and full-charge bookkeeper of a construction company. She specializes in individuals and businesses taxes, QuickBooks, and small business accounting.
Sandra Jones, CPA
Senior Staff AccountantSandra Jones, CPA, joined ACT Resources, PLLC in January 2018. She graduated from Washington State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a major in Accounting and MIS. Originally from Frankfurt, Germany, Sandra is fluent in German and proficient in Norwegian. Before joining ACT Resources, she worked for Power Property Consultants as office manager, full-charge bookkeeper and property manager.
Mike Richards
Staff AccountantMike comes to the United States from England and spent 20 years in California and Colorado doing accounting in hi-tech corporate America. He also has experience working with small to mid-sized companies in a wide range of industries, including auto, medical, veterinary, newspapers and hotels. He started his own bookkeeping service in 2011 and began working with ACT Resources, PLLC in March 2021. Mike’s focus area is in the cannabis industry, preparing both business and personal tax returns. He does a lot of QuickBooks consulting for our clients and is Certified in QuickBooks Online. Outside of work he enjoys fishing, soccer, football and being in the mountains.
Luna
Director of WellnessLuna joined ACT Resources in September 2021 in the newly created position of Director of Wellness. As a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Luna comes fully prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of her job of reducing workplace stress, lowering blood pressure and overall companionship to everyone at the office. Her elegant and friendly presence is hard to resist as she wanders around the office visiting her co-workers for scratches and treats.
Luna also provides an added sense of security by alerting ACT staff of impending intruders. In addition to her overall wellness responsibilities, she stays busy playing with her various squeaky toys, chasing balls and using her amazing deductive skills to extract treats from her puzzles between naps.
Outside of work Luna loves boating and taking long walks in the woods with her sister, Kealani, a Brittany Spaniel, Dani and her husband, David.