Experience
I joined Plante Moran because of the opportunity to focus on serving privately held transportation and manufacturing companies. Clients appreciate that I’ve specialized in their industries for my entire career. For three decades, I’ve helped business owners and financial executives meet their audit and tax compliance needs, along with strategic planning, growth initiatives, and financial analysis.
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Part of my job is to oversee our West Michigan three-office region including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and St. Joe. We’ve combined as a collective entity to provide business leaders with a wide range of resources and, in turn, broaden the reputation of Plante Moran as a world-class client service provider. Our staff know me as a partner dedicated to empowering their professional growth. I enjoy the moments when our staff successfully expand their knowledge from theory to real-world applicability.
I’m active in many business and public organizations. As a firm, we’re committed to serving the industries we support and the communities where we live. I’m a member of the Michigan and American Trucking Associations, and a board member of the West Michigan Precision Metalforming Association. These organizations allow me to stay engaged in these industries. I also serve on the boards of The Potters House Christian School and Wedgwood Christian Services.
I’ve written numerous articles on the manufacturing industry covering a range of topics from expanding internationally to maximizing growth opportunities. I have a B.A. in accounting from Ferris State, and I was the recipient of the Ferris State University Distinguished Alumni Award in May 2011.
