Linda K Price, CPA: Owner and Accountant

I moved to Columbus in 1994 and have made this my permanent home. I have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. My husband, Jim, also owns Caliber Inspection Services, with which he stays very busy. I started my Accounting business in 2001 part-time while working as an accounting manager for a manufacturer here in Columbus. In 2003, I moved to full-time at my Accounting business. My hobbies include spending time with my family, reading, and watching Husker Football and Volleyball.  

Karly Albers: Staff Accountant

I’m Karly Albers, and I moved to Nebraska in 2019 from New Jersey, but I was born in Guatemala. Currently, I’m a student at Wayne State College. My goal is to earn my Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting in December 2024. I started working with Linda in January of 2024 and I enjoy it. The work atmosphere is the reason why. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I want to become a CPA. My husband Kenny and I have four boys together. In my free time I love to spend time with my kids. Their clever conversations keep me occupied and keep me from getting bored. I also enjoy traveling and seeing new places.

Carrie Maguire: Payroll Specialist

I am originally from Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from Creighton University in Omaha with a degree in Accounting.  My husband, Fred, our kids, and I moved to Columbus in 2008 so that he could join the family business Columbus Steel Supply. My prior work experience in Omaha and Columbus includes auditor for a public accounting firm, staff accountant, insurance and payroll specialist, and business manager/bookkeeper.  We have four children – our daughter who just got married and lives in Columbus, a son who attends UNL, and two other sons who are in high school and keep us very busy with football, tennis, basketball, and soccer. We enjoy watching them compete and I also enjoy as hobbies playing board games with my family, watching Husker volleyball games, running, baking, and reading.

Ruth Van Horn: Payroll Specialist

Ruth Van Horn

My name is Ruth Van Horn and I work part-time for Linda as the Payroll Specialist.  My husband, Dean, and I moved to Columbus in 2020 from North Platte.  We have a son and one grandchild in Kansas that we do not get to see often enough.  I am originally from Scottsbluff and am happy to be back in the land of Big Red football after living in Kansas for over 25 years.  My prior experience includes working for a CPA in Abilene, Kansas for 11 years in addition to working in various offices in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.   I love quilting and enjoy playing the piano.  

Shannon Labenz: Administrative Assistant

I’m Shannon Labenz. I grew up in Gothenburg, Nebraska, and have called Columbus home for the past 17 years. As a mom of five, life is always busy with sporting events, school activities, and all the adventures that come with raising a large family.
My journey into bookkeeping began while helping manage the finances for my husband’s construction company. Through that hands-on experience, I discovered a genuine interest in accounting and business, and I’ve enjoyed continuing to expand my knowledge and skills in the field. When I’m not working or cheering on my kids, I enjoy spending time outdoors, creating jewelry, painting and decorating my home, and traveling to visit my siblings who live out of state.