Kristen Stumpo

I'm an audit partner and quarterback of a variety of client service teams in the firm's Southeast Michigan manufacturing and private education practices. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are navigating the transition of their business to the next generation or a strategic partner. My not-for-profit experience focuses on serving private education organizations from K-12 to higher education and related foundations. It’s very rewarding to work with clients and business enterprises that are mission-driven and making a positive impact on their local communities, their employees, families, and their customers.

In the nearly 40 years I’ve spent at Plante Moran, I’ve held many leadership positions in our M&D, employee benefit plan, and NFP groups. I remain passionate about staff development and am a strong proponent of women in manufacturing initiatives inside and outside of the firm.

I regularly speak with clients and their boards during their annual finance meetings covering the financials, as well as upcoming accounting and tax regulations. I appreciate the opportunity to engage with executives by facilitating roundtable discussions and panels across several topics including business succession, developing the next generation of leaders, talent pipeline, international growth, and women’s initiatives.

I’m a member of the AICPA and the MICPA. I’m active in the Women in Manufacturing Southeast Michigan Chapter Leadership team, the MICPA Women’s Member Resource Committee, and recently concluded my third term on the Paton Accounting Board of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business where I received my B.B.A.

Having been a working mom for many years, I’m enjoying some additional flexibility to cultivate some of my favorite extracurricular activities, including dance fitness, yoga, and hiking. I also love entertaining family and friends and am occasionally referred to as the family party planner.