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MRPR Principals
Angela Mastroionni, CPA
Managing PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Angie has been with the firm since 1996. She provides her clients with a full range of accounting, auditing, and tax planning services. Her specialty is in performing review and compilation engagements for closely-held businesses in a variety of industries including manufacturing, professional service, wholesale & distribution and rental real estate. Since joining MRPR, Angie has gained much experience in small business accounting and controllership functions, various types of accounting software packages as well as financial modeling/forecasting.
Memberships:
Angie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a member of Inforum, A Professional Women’s Alliance.
Education:
Angie earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Michigan-Dearborn graduating with honors in 1995. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1998.
Interests:
Angie enjoys spending time with her family and watching her young son play hockey. She also enjoys traveling, golf, and shopping!
Robert Doehrer, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Rob specializes in working closely with business owners, to improve their businesses (financially and operationally) by developing operational and financial analysis, accounting systems, tax planning, and strategic plans. Other areas of assistance and concentration include controllership, merger and acquisitions, succession planning, and preparation of compilation and review financial statements. Prior to relocating to Ann Arbor and joining the firm in 1998, Rob was employed by a CPA firm located in Southwest Michigan for 9 years.
Memberships:
Rob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Rob is also a member of the Board of Directors of various Closely Held For Profit Companies.
Education:
Rob earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Western Michigan University in 1989. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1994.
Interests:
Devoted family man, playing competitive sports, musical concerts, and Caribbean history and traveling. Hoping to learn Spanish as a second language and to play the guitar.
Steven Everson, CPA, MST
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Steven joined the firm in 2012 and is responsible for the Ann Arbor office. His practice focuses on technology, manufacturing, and early stage companies. Steven is a member or MRPR’s tax team and is experienced in a variety of tax services including general corporate & partnership taxation, mergers & acquisitions, tax accounting methods, credits and incentives and IRS audit representation. Prior to MRPR, Steven was Partner & Director of Tax Solutions with Plante Moran in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Memberships:
Steven is a member in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Steven earned his B.B.A in accounting from Western Michigan University in 1993 and his Masters in Taxation from Walsh College in 1998.
Interests:
Steven enjoys hanging with his family and most anything outdoors including fishing, running, and dirt bike trail riding.
Kim Rhoades, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Kim joined the firm in 1990 after experience with a large regional CPA firm, the controllership of a multi-million dollar construction company, and management of the Michigan office of a law firm that specialized in financial, estate, and tax planning for high net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses. Today his practice focuses on assisting the owners of closely held businesses with taxation strategies, operational consulting, and financial statement preparation. Kim also has extensive experience in tax planning and preparation for trusts and estates.
Memberships:
Kim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Education:
Kim earned his B.B.A. with a major in Accounting from Western Michigan University in 1976, and received his CPA certificate in 1978.
Interests:
Kim loves spending time with his wife Dee Dee, their three children and their spouses, and most of all their six grandchildren. He has served in multiple volunteer roles at their church in Saline, including treasurer and chair of the leadership team since 1996. Kim also loves playing golf.
William Rittinger, CPA, CGMA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Bill focuses his practice on providing assistance to closely-held businesses and their owners. He joined the firm in 2000, and became a partner in 2006. Practicing since 1987, Bill began his career in the audit arena at a multi-national firm, then was employed as a corporate controller for 7 years. He has invested the last 16 years practicing in corporate and personal taxation. This blend of experience has uniquely prepared him to help small business owners evaluate the success of their operations, employ tax saving strategies and implement succession plans.
Memberships:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Serves on the Board of Directors for several nonprofits.
Education:
Bill graduated with a B.B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan Business School in 1987 and received his CPA license in 1989.
Interests:
When not working or at home with his family, Bill is most often found repairing, restoring or riding bicycles throughout Michigan.
Bob Sickler, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Bob Sickler joined the firm in 1987. He has extensive experience in auditing, accounting, and tax planning services. Industry experience includes construction, manufacturing, professional service organizations, and non-profit organizations. In addition, he specializes in audits of employee benefit plans.
Memberships:
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Designated partner of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Quality Control Center.
Education:
Bob graduated with a B.A. in Accounting from Michigan Technological University in 1987. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991.
Interests:
Bob enjoys waterskiing, snowboarding, and basketball.
Denise Thomas, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Denise Thomas has been with the firm since 1997. She is experienced in a variety of assurance services including audits, reviews, and compilations in a wide variety of industries from professional services to non-profit organizations.
Memberships:
Denise is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Denise earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Walsh College in 1996. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1999.
Interests:
Shopping and my children.
Greg Zink, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Greg Zink joined MRPR in January 1985 and provides auditing, accounting, and tax services to clients in a wide variety of industries. Over the years, Greg has gained a special expertise in trucking and provides tax and business consulting specific to the transportation industry. Greg leads a very active transportation practice within the firm.
Memberships:
Greg is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. He is also the treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Detroit No. 1. He is an active member of the Michigan Trucking Association and is a Transportation Club of Detroit board member.
Education:
Greg earned his B.S.A. in Accounting in December 1981 from the University of Michigan – Dearborn. He became a CPA in 1984.
Interests:
When Greg is not helping his clients solve problems, he is spending time with his wife, Dennie Jo, and their two daughters. Greg is also active in hockey and golf.
Erica Braun, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Erica Braun has been with MRPR since January 2004. She has experience in a variety of assurance services including audits and reviews in a wide variety of industries including employee benefit plans, manufacturing, insurance and non-profit organizations.
Memberships:
Erica is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and EW New Emerging Leaders Task Force.
Education:
Erica earned her B.S.B.A from Central Michigan University in December 2003. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 2008.
Interests:
Erica enjoys running, traveling and spending time with her family.
Katie Bruce, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Katie specializes in audits of broker/dealers, audits of employee benefit plans and other audits and reviews of closely held, private companies in Southeast Michigan. Since joining the firm in January 2006, Katie has assisted in the development of the firm’s best practices for all audit and attest engagements. As a member of the personnel and coaching committee, Katie supports the development and administration of the formalized onboarding, orientation, staff training and career development plans of the firm. She is also an active participant in the technology committee and the social media marketing committee.
Memberships:
Katie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). Most recently she has become a member of ACG Detroit.
Education:
Katie earned her B.S.B.A. in accounting from Central Michigan University and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2008.
Interests:
Katie resides in Berkley, Michigan with her husband, where they are devoted parents to their adorable son.
William Marshall, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
Bill began his work in public accounting in 1989. His experience covers a wide range of assurance and tax services including audits, reviews, compilations and tax return preparation. Bill’s practice focuses heavily on individuals and their closely held businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution.
Memberships:
Bill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Bill graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University in 1989. He passed all parts of the CPA exam on his first attempt in 1990.
Interests:
Bill loves the outdoors and sports. He spends his free time playing softball, hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. When not outdoors, he loves to bowl and watch sports. He also enjoys playing guitar.
Angela Williams, CPA
PrincipalSpecialties and Experience:
With nearly 20 years of experience serving clients, Angie has a concentrated expertise in construction and real estate. As well as experience with manufacturing, wholesale, aviation service companies, and employee benefit plans. This broad range of experience has given her valuable perspective that enables her to leverage best practices from one industry or company to another to achieve the best result. She is considered a trusted advisor by many of her clients because of this vast experience. Angie provides audit and tax compliance services and advanced accounting and consulting services.
Memberships:
MICPA, AICPA, Inforum (a professional women’s alliance), NAWIC-Detroit Chapter (National Association of Women in Construction)
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Interests:
Spending time with husband and 3 kids, spending weekends up north, socializing with friends.
MRPR Managers
Susan Chrisman, CPA
Senior ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
My experience is in tax compliance and planning for individuals and closely-held businesses. Industry experience in manufacturing, retail, real estate and service providers. Also experience in business and accounting consulting services.
Memberships:
AICPA and MICPA
Education:
Master’s of Science in Accountancy from Western Michigan University.
Interests:
I enjoy downhill skiing, golf, running, biking, spending time on the lake with family and friends.
Meagan Cooke, CPA, MST
Senior Manager / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Over the past twenty years, Meagan has developed an expertise working in tax and accounting services across multiple markets. Prior to coming to MRPR, she spent eleven years working at a large public accounting firm, serving clients in the Not-For-Profit, Service and Real Estate industries focusing on strategic planning and compliance. Meagan most recently spent six years as the Chief Financial Officer of a mid-market retail company handling all matters of accounting, finance, and human resources.
Memberships:
AICPA, MICPA, Flint Women’s Forum
Education:
Master’s Degree of Science, Taxation from University of Denver.
Interests:
Meagan enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Maureen Strahan
Senior Manager / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Maureen has been working in public accounting for the last 12 years. She is a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor who has been assisting small business owners with setting up and maintaining their accounting systems. In addition to these accounting functions, Maureen has experience in tax planning and preparation for individuals and their small businesses.
Education:
Maureen earned her B.S. in Accounting from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.
Interests:
Maureen enjoys traveling, swimming, boating and most of all being a mom.
Sara Taylor, CPA
Senior ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
Sara joined the firm in 2017 and provides assistance with accounting and tax engagements for a wide variety of clients in various industries. Prior to MRPR, she worked in the Tax Department of two multinational manufacturers as well as with a multinational public accounting firm in the greater Detroit area. Sara has experience in a variety of tax services within various industries including construction, manufacturing, retail, and information technology.
Memberships:
Sara is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), and is a Beta Alpha Psi alumni from the Eastern Michigan University Chapter.
Education:
Sara graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (Cum Laude) and Master of Science in Accounting in 2011. She obtained her CPA license in 2013.
Interests:
Sara likes to spend time with family, friends, and her two dogs. She enjoys gardening, reading, watching movies, and spending time outdoors.
Jason Baltrip
ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
Jason began his career working in the public accounting industry in 2004. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Jason guides clients through the set-up process and provides training to help them use the software effectively and efficiently. His experience includes working with multiple specialized accounting software packages in a variety of industries including retail and service, corporate tax preparation, and preparation of personal tax returns.
Education:
Jason earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Siena Heights University in 2009
Interests:
Besides raising his son and daughter with his wife Joy, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and Tigers baseball.
Louis DiSarno, CPA
ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
Lou joined MRPR in 2018 as a senior accountant after nearly five years at a major regional public accounting firm in Buffalo, New York. Lou specializes in tax compliance, including work with individuals, partnerships, and trusts and estates, specializing in real estate clients and high-net-worth individuals.
Memberships:
Lou is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).
Education:
Lou earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, in 2007, and his M.B.A. in Professional Accounting from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, in 2011. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 2015.
Interests:
Lou is an active member of Mensa, and is a former President of Western New York Mensa. When not spending time with family, he enjoys hiking, bicycling, trivia events, and computer games.
Justin Kemp, CPA
ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
Justin Kemp joined MRPR in January 2013. He has experience in a variety of assurance and tax services including audits, reviews, compilations and tax return preparation in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, professional services, employee benefit plans, and non-profits.
Memberships:
Justin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Justin graduated with a Bachelors of Accountancy from Walsh College in March 2011. He became a CPA in January 2014.
Interests:
Justin likes hanging out with friends and family. He also likes to spend his time outdoors when the weather is nice and enjoys staying active by playing all types of sports, especially golf and soccer.
Kirk Shefferly, CPA
ManagerSpecialties and Experience:
I have 10 years of experience in the accounting industry working directly with clients, spending 5 years with a bookkeeping/controller services company and 5 years in public accounting.
Memberships:
Kirk is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Arts, History; Wayne State University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Interests:
My biggest hobby is playing hockey, which I have been playing since I was a young kid. I also really enjoy traveling.
Elizabeth Walsh
Manager / QuickBooks Pro AdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Libby has been working in the accounting field since 2004, with her entrance into the public accounting arena in 2008. She has experience in small business accounting and bookkeeping functions, with a specialty in payroll and payroll compliance. Libby also works on tax and compilation engagements.
Education:
Libby earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music in 1989.
Interests:
Libby loves to spend free time with her two daughters. She serves as the Music Director for her church and enjoys accompanying students at District/State Solo and Ensemble Festivals. When not doing something musical, you may find her watching movies and sporting events.
MRPR Professional Staff
Evan R. Carlson, CPA
Senior Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Prior to working at MRPR, Evan had multiple experiences in 1040 preparation, small business accounting, and payroll services.
Memberships
Evan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Eastern Michigan University - Master of Science in Accounting
Interests:
Evan plays soccer or volleyball with friends on a weekly basis. He enjoys camping and the outdoors.
Emili Combs
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Emili Combs is an accounting specialist with MRPR and has been with the firm since 1999. She has experience in a variety of attest and accounting services for closely-held businesses. Throughout her tenure at MRPR, Emili has gained experience in 401(K) audits and employee benefit plan accounting, while her true specialty is in small business accounting and bookkeeping functions in various industries including manufacturing and professional services.
Memberships:
Emili is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Emili earned her B.B.A. in accounting from Michigan State University in 1998.
Interests:
Emili keeps busy by raising her three young boys. Emili also loves to travel.
Rachel Evans, CPA
Senior Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Rachel joined the firm in July 2019. Rachel completed an internship with MRPR during the summer of 2018. Prior to that, she completed an internship in individual tax preparation.
Memberships:
Rachel is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Rachel earned her Master of Accountancy from Calvin College in May 2019.
Interests:
In her spare time Rachel enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Jordan Grant
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Before joining MRPR, Jordan worked in public accounting and corporate accounting.
Memberships:
Jordan is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Accountants.
Education:
Jordan attended Northern Arizona University for his undergraduate studies in the field of Hospitality Management before attending Wayne State University, where he received his Masters of Science of Taxation.
Jordan is currently studying for the CPA exams
Interests:
Jordan enjoys hanging out with family and friends. He also enjoys playing sports.
Andy Klimczak, CPA
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Andy has provided accounting, tax, and advisory services for closely-held small businesses over a variety of industries. Andy is also experienced in individual income tax, tax correspondence, providing tax planning for small business owners, and has also assisted business owners by designing qualified retirement plans with the goals maximizing benefits while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Memberships:
Jordan is a member of AICPA and OSCPA.
Education:
Andy received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree from Northern Arizona University.
Interests:
Andy is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys golfing, snowboarding, hiking, traveling the country with his family, and spending time with friends from their church.
Kellee Kish
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Kellee Kish has been with the firm since 2000 . Kellee’s primary focus is assisting clients with controllership services and QuickBooks accounting. She serves clients in a wide range of industries, including hospitality, construction, health care, auto repair, web hosting and pharmaceutical research. Her areas of experience include payroll and payroll compliance, sales and use tax, financial statement preparation, corporate tax preparation and personal tax preparation.
Education:
Kellee has her Associates in Accounting and is pursuing her Bachelors in Accounting.
Interests:
Kellee enjoys traveling, reading, and kickboxing.
Carleen Neff
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Internship with MRPR during two busy seasons.
Memberships:
Carleen is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Wayne State University - Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
Interests:
Traveling, reading, trying new restaurants in downtown Detroit, taking cycling classes, and spending time with friends and family.
Lyndi Smith
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Lyndi started with the firm in August, 2016. She provides assistance on accounting and tax engagements for a wide variety of clients in various industries. Previously Lyndi worked in industry as a controller for a tech start-up. It was there that she grew passionate about the entrepreneurial environment and giving businesses the tools they need to succeed in complex regulatory environments. Since then she has advised many businesses on accounting procedures and controls. Most recently she and her husband were owners and managing partners of a restaurant.
Memberships:
Lyndi is a member of the MICPA and AICPA.
Education:
Lyndi earned her B.S. in Political Science from Utah State University in 2007, and her Master of Science Degree in Accounting (MAcc) from Idaho State University in 2016.
Interests:
Lyndi is currently studying for her CPA exams. She loves spending time with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she volunteers time to various church and non-profit endeavors. She also enjoys running, traveling, baking, playing the violin, and reading a good book.
Nicole Still
Senior Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Nicole has 22 years of public accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll experience in the architectural and construction industries.
Education:
Nicole earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University.
Interests:
In her spare time, she spends time with family and friends, cycling, animals, and vacations to warm destinations.
Brandon Wood-Butler
Senior AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Brandon joined MRPR in January 2019. He provides assistance with assurance and tax services, including audits, reviews, compilations and tax return preparation.
Education:
Brandon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Walsh College in the fall of 2018. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy with a concentration in tax from Walsh College.
Interests:
Brandon enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. He enjoys playing basketball and golf, as well as watching all of his favorite Detroit sports teams.
Matthew Betto
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
Matthew currently is working on completing sections of the CPA exam, 2 years of experience working closely with small businesses completing tax returns, compilations, and personal tax returns.
Education:
Matthew received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Walsh College.
Interests:
He enjoys going on bike trails, hiking, watching sports, movies, and trying out new restaurants.
Cooper Daniels
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
As a recent graduate from Walsh College, I held a year-long internship with MRPR in 2021 and gained experience preparing business and personal tax returns.
Memberships
Member of MICPA
Education:
Bachelors of Accountancy - Walsh College
Interests:
Reading, playing tennis, card games and camping.
Lea Fonda
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
I recently graduated from Walsh College with my Bachelor's degree in Accounting. I have completed one tax season internship with a midsize firm and have 5 years of experience as the office manager for a small business where I handled all of the accounting, payroll, invoicing, etc.
Education:
Bachelor of Accountancy Degree from Walsh College
Interests:
I race remote-controlled cars in the winter with my entire family, and I am a fourth-generation "RC-er," meaning that I am the fourth generation of my family to race some sort of remote-controlled vehicle. In addition to that, I also am an avid reader, painter, and love to play video games.
Melissa Hines
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
I have twenty years of experience working in finance, retirement planning, and insurance underwriting. I recently went back to school for a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University
Interests:
Listening and playing music, singing, swimming, gardening, and movie nights with the family.
Joe Holloway
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
I am a recent graduate of Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. I have two tax season internships, one with MRPR and one with another public accounting firm. I have had experience with preparing many different tax returns, including business and individual returns.
Memberships
Member of MICPA
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University – Haworth College of Business – in Business Administration: Accounting.
Interests:
I am a huge baseball fan. I have played baseball all of my life and I love going to watch the Detroit Tigers play. I also enjoy creating/working on music. Another hobby of mine is playing golf. I usually go out and play at least once a week to work on my golf game and have fun.
Jon-Luc Kralovich
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
I have had experience in preparing tax returns for individuals and small companies. Prior to MRPR, I have gained experience working for an automotive supplier and distributor. I am currently studying for the CPA exam.
Memberships
Member of AICPA & MICPA
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – Michigan State University
Interests:
I enjoy playing video games and tennis. I'm an avid supporter of Michigan State athletics and I love going to car shows.
Timothy Meyers
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
I have two years as a bookkeeper for a local law firm and one year as a Tax Intern with MRPR.Lindsay Mohrmann
Education:
Master of Science in Accountancy, Walsh College
Interests:
I love cooking for my family, movie nights and fixing things around the house.
Lindsay Mohrmann
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorSpecialties and Experience:
I’ve held two internships at MRPR, and recently graduated from EMU from the 150-hour combined program for accounting and tax.
Memberships
Member of AICPA, MICPA, ACFE
Education:
Bachelors of Science – Accounting - Eastern Michigan University
Masters of Science – Tax - Eastern Michigan University
Interests:
Bike riding, playing video games, and spending time with my dog.
Branden Etta
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Branden did an internship with MRPR for the 2019 tax season and provided assistance with preparing individual corporation returns.
Education:
Wayne State University: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting.
Interests:
Branden likes to play golf and tennis and enjoys spending time with his family.
Nicole Harden
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Experienced in various aspects of Public accounting as well as IT customer support for various software, including tax and healthcare. I am also familiar with doing tax research and analysis for tax return numbers.
Education:
Bachelor degree from University of Michigan Flint, Graduate Degree (Master's Degree) - MBA in Accounting from Cleary University.
Interests:
Hobbies: Running and other exercise, spending time with family; husband Ryan, son Joshua and dog Abby.
Tessa Meyette
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Tessa joined MRPR in January 2017 as a staff accountant. She is currently working on a variety of tax, accounting, research and development credit, and assurance engagements. Tessa has three prior internship experiences in both public accounting and industry.
Memberships:
Tessa is a member of the Michigan Association of Public Accountants (MICPA), Delta Sigma Pi alumni, and Beta Gamma Sigma.
Education:
Tessa earned a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy (B.P.A) in December 2016 from Saginaw Valley State University in the Honor’s College. She completed an Honor’s Thesis titled Sustainability Reporting during her time at SVSU. She is currently working on her CPA.
Interests:
Tessa enjoys traveling, reading, and disc golf. She has a passion for animals and volunteers at local shelters walking dogs. She loves Mexican food.
Kerry McGuirk
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Kerry joined MRPR in November 2018 as a staff accountant. She provides assistance with accounting and tax matters. Her background includes internships in public accounting and with the IRS.
Membership:
Michigan Association of Public Accountants (MICPA)
Education:
Eastern Michigan University with a Master of Science in Accounting
Interests:
Kerry enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her dog.
Alex Ng, CPA
Staff AccountantSpecialties and Experience:
Alex joined MRPR in September 2018. He has previous public accounting experience in attestation and tax preparation.
Memberships:
Alex is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
Education:
Alex graduated from Michigan State University with a Master of Science in Accounting in 2016.
Interests:
Alex enjoys going to the gym and college sports. He also enjoys movies, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Balsam Sheena
Staff AccountantInterest & Hobbies:
Cooking, exercise and photography
Specialties & Experiences:
Prior to MRPR, I had almost 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm where I was able to learn about general bookkeeping items.
Education:
Wayne State University, Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting
Memberships:
MICPA
Zachary Thompson, CPA
Staff Accountant / QuickBooks ProAdvisorInterest & Hobbies:
Video games, watching tv shows, Michigan football/basketball and Lakers are sports teams that I follow. I like to play just about any game to keep me active, lately, it has been mostly disc golf, kayaking, and cornhole.
Specialties & Experiences:
Had experience preparing individual tax returns prior to MRPR, have completed all sections of the CPA exam.
Education:
Eastern Michigan University, Masters of Science in Accounting
Memberships:
AICPA & MICPA
MRPR Administrative Staff
Nita Lenhard
Firm AdministratorSpecialties and Experience:
Nita has worked with MRPR for thirty years. She started at MRPR as the receptionist in 1986, moved to a secretarial position in 1987 and became the office manager in 1998. She is responsible for the HR, IT, bookkeeping and various office work.
Interests:
Nita is an avid soccer fan who enjoys playing several times a week and loves watching Manchester United play. She is also a lifelong Red Wing fan. When not playing or watching sports she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Stacie Comiskey
Office Manager – SalineSpecialties and Experience:
Stacie joined MRPR in June 2018. She has ten years experience in office management and other administrative roles.
Memberships:
Stacie is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Education:
Stacie earned her B.A. in History from Western Washington University in 2000, and her Masters in Business Administration / Human Resources from the University of Phoenix in 2014.
Interests:
Stacie enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the lake. She also enjoys waterskiing, wake boarding, playing soccer and running. In her spare time she enjoys refurbishing old furniture and amatuer photography.
Dennie Jo Zink
Administrative StaffSpecialties and Experience:
Dennie Jo has worked at MRPR for twenty-five years.
Interests:
In her spare time away from her family, Dennie Jo loves to train for marathons and to run in them. She always looks forward to which state or even country her next ‘26.2’ will take her. She also enjoys road, mountain, and fat tire biking.
Wendie Farkus
Saline ReceptionistSpecialties and Experience:
Wendie joined the firm in 2009, and has served in various administrative positions for almost 45 years.
Interests:
Wendie enjoys spending time with her 7 grandchildren, reading, crocheting, and cheering for the Tigers, Red Wings and Lions (despite having to frequently say “wait until next year”)!
Jacqueline Willim
ReceptionistInterest & Hobbies:
I enjoy baking and cooking, especially for family gatherings. I like to stay active and enjoy working out at the gym, bike rides and boating with my husband, Ron.
Specialties & Experiences:
My last 30 years have been spent in customer service and retail sales management. I am experienced in relationship building with both, clients and employees.
Human Resources
Amy Rohlman, SHRM-CP
Human Resources DirectorSpecialties and Experience:
Amy has over 15 years of experience in originating, executing and managing extensive HR practices. Her background has gained her knowledge and skills in Talent Acquisition, Orientation/Onboarding, Benefit Administration, Policies and Procedures, Employee Relations and Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation and Separation.
Memberships:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Education:
Michigan State University, Bachelor's Degree, 2001
Interests:
Amy enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, family and friends, lake living and indoor cycling.
