Meet Our Exceptional Team
Welcome to the heart of our organization—the brilliant minds who power our mission. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, dedication, and passion.
From audit to risk management specialists, our ensemble is committed to safeguarding your interests.
Melissa Coutier, is Certified Fraud Examiner with over a decade of experience in government, regulatory and financial service auditing.
She is the driving force behind the Compliance Shop. As the founder, she has harnessed her expertise to create a team specializing in internal audits, investigations, whistleblower hotline, and fraud prevention.
Serving on the board of the Twin Cities Assocation of Certified Fraud Examiners and Supervisory Committee at Blaze Credit Union.
Kira Ector, with 15+ years of experience in internal audit and risk management, excels in SOX compliance projects across diverse industries. As a former Director of Internal Audit for a global snack food company, she led audit teams, conducted risk-based audits, and championed Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Kira’s strengths lie in attention to detail, research, and effective communication. She holds an MBA, is a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), and a Certified Sarbanes Oxley Expert (CSOE)
CERTIFIED WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS
We are proud to be a certified Woman-Owned Business, WBENC, WPSB, and a Targeted Vendor with the State of Minnesota.
As a certified Targeted Vendor, we offer several benefits to our clients:
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Diversity and Inclusion: By choosing to do business with us, you actively support diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our certification reflects our commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting economic growth within our community.
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Preference in State Procurement: As a Targeted Vendor, we receive up to 12% preference when selling our products or services to the state. This preference enhances our competitiveness in state contracts and procurement processes.
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Collaboration Opportunities: Being part of the Targeted Vendor program opens doors to collaboration with other certified businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors. We actively seek partnerships that drive innovation and create value for our clients.
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Community Impact: When you engage with us, you contribute to the economic well-being of our local community. Targeted Vendors reinvest in Minnesota, supporting job creation and economic development.
We look forward to serving you and delivering exceptional value as a certified woman-owned business.
Thank you for choosing to partner with us!
Certified Women-Owned Business
Primary NAICS Code: 541611. Secondary NAICS Codes: 561611, 541219,