Staff Profiles
Partners
John M. Brink, CPA
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1979
- BA Western Michigan University
- 32 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Former Board of Directors Member Local Community Bank
- Former Trustee Vicksburg School Foundation
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Business and Tax Consulting
- Business Financial Reporting
- Manufacturing, Construction, Communications, Service/Trade, Contractors, Health Care, Trusts & Estates
James W. Key, Jr., CPA
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1984
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 24 years of local public accounting experience
- 3 years with Arthur Andersen & Co.
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Certificate of Educational Achievement in Business Valuations
- Past Member MACPA Peer Review Task Force
- Past Member MACPA Accounting & Auditing Task Force
- Kalamazoo AMBUCS
- Former President Business Network International
- Treasurer Kalamazoo Living Endowment Fund
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Audit and Accounting Services
- Business Valuations
- Business Planning
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
- Food Service, Health Care, Estates & Trusts, Construction, Manufacturing, Real Estate and Insurance
Philip Chludzinski, CPA
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1982
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 10 years of local public accounting experience with Brink, Key, Chludzinkski, P.C.
- 18 years with BDO Seidman, L.L.P.
- 14 months in private industry
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
- Board of Trustees Kalamazoo County Family YMCA
- Board of Directors Western Michigan University Alumni Association
- Former Board of Directors President Moors Golf Club
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Audit & Accounting Compliance and Advisory Services
- Tax and Business Consulting
- Manufacturing, Food Service, Distribution, Retail, Service/Trade, Professionals, Real Estate and Construction
Douglas J. Zwart, CPA
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1988
- BA Western Michigan University
- 26 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Treasurer Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting, Audit, and Tax
- Business Valuations
- Construction Contractors, Manufacturing, Bowling Centers, Convenience Stores and Real Estate
Christopher M. Schinker, CPA
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1996
- BA Michigan State University
- 18 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Treasurere Portage Community Center
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Business and Tax Consulting
- Business Financial Reporting
- Construction, Manufacturing, Service, Real Estate, Retail and Food Service
Our Professional Staff
Kathy R. Earl, CPA, CFE, FCPA
Manager
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1998
- Certified Fraud Examiner Certificate in 2006
- Forensic Certified Public Accountant Certificate in 2006
- BSA Ferris State University
- 14 years of local public accounting experience
- 6 years private industry accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Member of Forensic CPA Society
- Member Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Audit, Accounting and Tax
- Internal Control Review and Fraud Prevention
- Retail, Service, Manufacturing, Non-Profit & Construction
Marymarie Rice, CPA
Manager
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 1988
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 6 years of local public accounting experience
- 7 years with Plante & Moran, LLP
- 12 years private industry accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Taxation Council
- Member Portage Rotary
- Former Treasurer Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers
- Former Visitor Host Business Network International
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
- Multi-State and Local Taxation
Carrie A. Bowman, CPA
Manager
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 2007
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 6 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Treasurer of Safe Kids Kalamazoo
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
- Manufacturing, Retail, Construction and Real Estate
Jaime L. Wilfong, CPA
Manager
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 2006
- BBA Western Michigan University
- MSA Western Michigan University
- 6 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member AICPA Employee Benefit Audit Quality Center
- Member Michigan Prefessional Women's Resource
- Member Business Network International
- Secretary Executive Women's Golf Association
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Audit, Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
- Service, Employee Benefit Plans, Non-Profit, Real Estate, Health Care and Construction
Sarah L. Mallo-Hoff, CPA
Senior Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 2009
- MBA Grand Valley State University
- BBA Grand Valley State University
- 7 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- QuickBooks Certified Professional Advisor
- Treasurer Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers
- Treasurer Executive Women’s Golf Association
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Accounting Software Consulting
- Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Retail and Service
Michael R. Weston, CPA
Senior Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- CPA Certificate in 2008
- MSA Western Michigan University
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 3 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member Senior Services Finance Committee
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
James M. Lettow
Senior Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- MSA Grand Valley State University
- BBA Grand Valley State University
- 2 year of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member Business Network International
- Treasurer Speak It Forward
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
Traci M. Bienz
Staff Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Grand Valley State University
- Pursuing MBA - Davenport University
- 5 years of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- QuickBooks Certified Professional Advisor
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Accounting Software Consulting
- Corporate and Individual Taxation and Trusts
Tina M. Burke
Staff Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Siena Heights University
- 4 years of local public accounting experience
- 6 years private industry accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- QuickBooks Certified Professional Advisor
- Board Member Boys & Girls Club of Battle Creek
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Accounting Software Consulting
- Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Construction, Real Estate, Retail and Service
Elizabeth A. Marshall
Staff Accountant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- MSA Western Michigan University - expected Fall 2011
- BBA Western Michigan University
- 1 year of local public accounting experience
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
Areas of Practice and Industry
- Accounting and Tax Services
- Corporate and Individual Taxation
Our Administrative Staff
These staff members provide the Firm with the ability to service our clients in a consistent and professional manner. They perform the necessary administrative elements to allow us to focus on, and meet our clients needs.
Laurie S. Wilson
Firm Administrator
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Western Michigan University
- Staff member since 1993
- Notary Public
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Member American Institute CPAs - IT Section Member
- Member Association for Accounting Administration
- Member Kalamazoo Human Resource Management Association
- Member Society for Human Resource Management
- Member CPA Leadership Institute
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentor - Girls 2 Women Program
Tammie L. Hamilton
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Western Michigan University
- Staff member since 2009
- Vicksburg Generous Hands Site Coordinator
- Information Officer Vicksburg Little League
Heather L. Jensen
Administrative Assistant
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- Staff Member Since 1994
- Notary Public
Mari L. Norris
Administrative Assistant - Seasonal
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Davenport University
- Staff Member since 2010
Britta Boer
Administrative Assistant - Seasonal
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Education, Experience and Affiliations
- BBA Davenport University
- Staff Member since 2010
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