As a leader in the firm's insurance industry, I specialize in providing audit, tax, and consulting services for property, casualty, and health insurance companies as well as public entity risk pools to ensure they meet various regulatory reporting and governance requirements. In addition, I serve K-12 education clients. This allows me to be involved with the public sector in various communities throughout the state of Michigan. I’m experienced with districts, charter schools, bond compliance, grants management, and federal compliance.
My first accounting class showed me this career would demand the best use of my technical skills. Over time, a few critical factors — the people, the constant change, and the desire to be a part of such a great firm — have turned the attraction into a life-long love. My ability to execute and volunteer for projects, run engagements, mentor staff, and network all while balancing the personal side of my life is a strength that has no limits.
Corporate governance and various conferences, such as the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association, often ask me to speak on topics such as financial responsibility, auditing/accounting standards, and statutory reporting. I’m a familiar face at the MSBO, the CMSBO, and the School and Law Finance Seminars. I'm often asked to present topics on upcoming accounting standards, internal controls, and how to have a successful audit in today's environment.
I belong to the AICPA, MICPA, NAMIC, MASB, CMSBO, MSBO, and IASA (where I’m a Michigan chapter board member). I received my B.B.A. and my M.S. in accounting from Western Michigan University.
