Team Forge

"Don't quit today, quit tomorrow. If you can keep quitting tomorrow there's nothing you can't do." Danielle is joining our team for the 2026 Tax season. With a keen interest in all things math, she is a perfect fit for the tax office...

"The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" ~ C.S. Lewis Seth finds great satisfaction in fixing things and was happy to fill Forge’s need for a maintenance position. A personal family friend for many years, Seth...

“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 On her in-office days, Pam can be seen punching away at an adding machine. Now we know why: she remembers accounting before everyone had desktop computers!...

“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." Thomas Edison Since James passed his first license exam on May 31, 1988, he has been laying the ground work for business by advising and caring for his growing client base....

"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful. For beauty is God’s handwriting." Ralph Waldo Emerson Kelli was vicariously attracted to Forge Financial by the charm, broad smile, and adventuresome spirit of its future...

“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.” Luke 12:35 Servanthood. Heritage. Legacy. All three attractions drew Rachel back to Loudon Forge where, as the youngest child of James and Kelli, she tossed footballs and shot...

“To have a friend, be a friend. I may go somewhere without a friend but I make one along the way.” What do you do when tax season rushes in with no desk assistant? If you are James Martin, you approach the bubbly, kind travel agent you...

“Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity…” Psalm 133:1 Since their retirement from full-time pastoral ministry at Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Harold and Sherren Mckenzie grace the...

“Don’t Worry: God is never blind to your tears, never deaf to your prayers, and never silent to your pain. He sees, He hears you and He will deliver.” – Author Unknown, inspired by Psalm 56:8 As one of James’ and Kelli’s treasured...

“Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet.” Sean Patrick Flanery Escaping winter doldrums while her kids were in school brought Rose to our Shippensburg tax office where she cheerfully...

“While a little faith may bring your soul to heaven, a lot of faith – clinging to God despite your circumstances – will bring heaven to your soul.” Skip Heitzig Fresh off retirement from a 42-year career in finance in the corporate and...

"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts." Marcus Aurelias Brandi was drawn to our faith-based, family atmosphere and we are so blessed to have her joining our team of Tax Concierges for the coming tax season...

“Worship isn't just the music you sing, but the life you live when the music stops.” Hannah is looking forward to her third tax season at Forge. A quick learner with detailed organizational skills, she went from being a part-time...

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14 Kristen looks forward to serving at a company where working...

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery Chandler says he has known the Martins his entire life and he thought it would be a great place to work. We are glad that didn’t stop Chandler and we...

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Luke 6:31 Matthew was referred to our office by a previous employee over 15 years ago and has enjoyed working with James over the years. He especially appreciates how God majorly...