SAINT PETERS, MO, February 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dana Holsten has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Marked by progressive leadership roles and a passion for process improvement and technology integration, Ms. Holsten's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to the real estate life cycle. Since 2023, she has served as a controller at one of the top architecture and planning firms in the Greater St. Louis area, where she is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations. She is also collaborating with a technology company to develop an advanced artificial intelligence agent for accounting and finance, further demonstrating her forward-thinking approach and focus on innovation.

Since 2018, Ms. Holsten has been president of DKH Consulting in the Greater St. Louis area, where she leverages her extensive experience to provide strategic financial guidance in an independent capacity. From 2020 to 2023, she served as assistant controller for a commercial real estate and private equity investment firm in St. Louis, Missouri, where she played a key role in implementing new software that enabled the firm to scale from approximately 600 to more than 3,000 investors within three years.

Ms. Holsten's career also includes working as a senior financial consultant at Robert Half from 2019 to 2020, during which she provided high-level fiscal consulting, operational stabilization, and strategic guidance to organizations navigating major transitions across a range of industries.

From 2012 to 2019, Ms. Holsten held progressively senior roles within the mortgage industry, beginning as a senior accountant and advancing to controller positions at leading St. Louis-based mortgage firms. In these roles, she managed complex accounting, treasury, audit support, and compliance functions while supporting organizational growth through disciplined financial leadership.

Earlier in her journey, Ms. Holsten spent a decade with a privately held commercial real estate development and property management firm in St. Louis, where she advanced from senior accountant to accounting manager and ultimately controller between 2000 and 2010. This period established a consistent pattern of internal promotion and leadership development that would become a hallmark of her career.

Prior to beginning her work in commercial real estate, Ms. Holsten served for two years as interim chief financial officer for Missouri Alliance for Children & Families, an organization that provides care and support services for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs. This role broadened her experience in complex operational environments and strengthened her ability to align financial stewardship with mission-driven objectives.

Throughout her career, Ms. Holsten has taken great pride in fostering strong professional relationships and supporting the growth of those around her. She is recognized for her value-driven leadership style, which emphasizes mentorship and leaving a positive impact on those around her. Influenced by the exemplary leaders she has worked with throughout her journey, she remains committed to paying forward the wisdom shared with her.

Dedicated to the ideals of continuous learning, Ms. Holsten earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and communications from the University of Missouri–Saint Louis. She further enhanced her leadership capabilities by completing the Franklin Covey Coaching Program and was later selected for an inaugural leadership development program at a St. Louis-based investment firm. She is an associate member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and ongoing development.

Alongside her primary roles, Ms. Holsten is an active member of Sigma Alpha Pi, the National Society of Leadership and Success at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, reflecting her commitment to personal development and community involvement. Additionally, she volunteers with Crossfire Volleyball Club, contributing her time and expertise in support of youth activities.

Happily married and a proud mother of one son, Ms. Holsten cherishes spending time with her family and caring for her five cats as a balance to her professional responsibilities. Looking to the future with optimism, she remains devoted to ongoing professional growth and aspires to consult part-time while advancing toward a chief financial officer position in the future. Her numerous achievements and prospective goals alike underscore her steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and people-focused leadership across the real estate industry and beyond.

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