Robert L Jansen, CPA

James R. Valk, CPA

Nancy L. Thompson, CPA

Richard C. Reahm, CPA

Rhonda L. Newman, CPA

Jennifer B. Woolf, CPA

Jennifer B. Woolf, CPA, Senior Manager
	Jenni has been in public accounting since 1988. She has practiced with other local CPA firms in Maine, Arizona and Michigan. Jenni joined JTVR as a year-round part-time professional in September 2000. E-mail: jwoolf@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4121

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

Jenni’s experience ranges across several industries, primarily with smaller, privately held, entrepreneurial companies and several not-for-profit organizations. She provides accounting and tax compliance services as well as business consulting services.

PERSONAL DATA

Jenni was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in several cities in the East and South. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1984 with a BBA Degree in Accounting. She graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in 1986 with an MBA Degree in Business Administration.

PROFESSIONAL

Jenni is a member of the AICPA and MACPA and has an active Michigan CPA license.

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Susan F. Maas, CPA, Senior Manager
	Sue has been in public accounting since 1987. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1986 and joined JVTR in October 2008 as a full-time professional. E-mail: smaas@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4139

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

Sue's experience ranges across several industries, primarily smaller, privately held, entrepreneurial companies. Sue specializes in rendering accounting and tax consulting/compliance services and business consulting services to the construction industry. She also provides accounting and tax consulting/compliance services, as well as business consulting services to a wide range of other industries.

PERSONAL DATA

Sue grew up in Mattawan, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University in December 1986 with a BBA Degree in Accounting. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL

Sue is a member of the AICPA and MACPA and has an active Michigan CPA license.

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Meredith A. Weathers, CPA, Manager
	Meredith works on a seasonal full time basis during the firm’s busy season and on special projects throughout the year.  E-mail: mweathers@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4124

WORK HISTORY

December 1990 through August 1996: Ernst & Young, LLP, Kalamazoo office.

January 1997 to the present: Senior to Manager, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM, PC, Kalamazoo.

EXPERIENCE

Meredith’s client service experience ranges across several industries that are privately held, entrepreneurial companies. She provides our clients with audit, review and compilation services as well as tax compliance services.

PERSONAL DATA

Meredith is from Charlotte, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo in 1990 with a BBA Degree in Accounting.

Meredith and her husband, Mark live in Mattawan with their four children.

PROFESSIONAL

Meredith is a member of the AICPA and the MACPA, and has an active CPA license in Michigan.

Julie R. Grimes, CPA, Manager
	Julie has been in public accounting since 1993. Julie works on a seasonal part-time basis during the firm’s busy season and on special projects and client engagements throughout the remainder of the year. She joined JVTR in January of 2006. E-mail: jgrimes@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4104

WORK HISTORY

June 1993 through September 2000: Associate, Plante Moran, LLC, Battle Creek.

January 2006 through the present: Manager, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC, Kalamazoo.

EXPERIENCE

Julie’s experience ranges across several industries, including not-for-profit organizations, school districts and healthcare. She provides the firm’s clients with audit, review and compilation services as well as tax compliance services.

PERSONAL DATA

Julie was raised in Zeeland, Michigan and graduated from Hope College in 1993 with a BA in accounting. She lives in Plainwell, Michigan with her husband, Dale and their four daughters, Megan, Sarah, Emily and Rachel.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Julie enjoys running, golfing and reading in her spare time. She is involved in several boards at her church, including Financial Secretary and Christian education. She is also active at her children’s pre-school and elementary school serving as Treasurer of the Partners in Education group and as a member of the Excellence in Education committee. She is currently Treasurer for the Richland Area Crop Walk.

PROFESSIONAL

Julie is a member of the AICPA and the MACPA, and has a CPA license in Michigan.

Heather A. McAnaw, CPA, Manager
	While working in the insurance sector for a few years following her graduation from Kalamazoo College, Heather also attended Western Michigan University and completed her Master's Degree in Accounting in April 2000. She joined JVTR in January of 2001. Email: hmcanaw@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4122

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

Heather's experience ranges across several industries, primarily with smaller, privately held, entrepreneurial companies and non-profit corporations. She provides accounting and tax compliance services, business consulting services, and audit, review and compilation services.

PERSONAL DATA

Heather grew up in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1998 with a BA Degree in Biology and was a member of K College’s cross country team. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2000 with a MSA Degree in Accounting. She lives in Kalamazoo with her husband Jim. Heather enjoys running and golfing in her spare time.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Heather currently serves on the Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors.

PROFESSIONAL

Heather is a member of the AICPA and the MACPA and has an active CPA license in Michigan.

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Ryan T. Cook, CPA, Manager
	Ryan attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan and earned his undergraduate degree in accounting in December 2002. After working as an Intern and then as a part time tax preparer, Ryan joined JVTR on a full-time basis in October 2003. He earned his Master's Degree in Accounting from WMU in December 2004. Email: rcook@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4107

WORK HISTORY

October 1996 through August 2003 while enrolled at Western: Various support positions in the food and beverage operations of Kalamazoo Country Club.

Winter 2002: Tax intern, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC, Kalamazoo.

Winter 2003: Part-time tax preparer, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC.

October 2003 through the present: Staff to Manager, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC.

EXPERIENCE

Ryan works on engagements for many of the firm’s clients, providing accounting and tax compliance services. He also serves as staff in the audits, reviews and compilations of the financial statements of those clients.

PERSONAL DATA

Ryan participates in a number of sports, including baseball and golf. Ryan grew up in Portage, Michigan and currently lives in Portage.  He graduated from Western in 2002 with a BBA Degree in Accounting and in 2004 with an MSA Degree in Accounting.

PROFESSIONAL

Ryan is a CPA and is a member of the AICPA and the MACPA.

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Sandra J. Champion, Senior
	After several years in the corporate world, Sandi came back to public accounting, joining JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC in December 2007 on a seasonal full-time basis for the firm’s busy seasons. E-mail: schampion@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4111

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL DATA

Sandi grew up in Kalamazoo County. She graduated from Indiana University at Fort Wayne in 1994 with a BS Degree in Accounting. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2004 with an MBA Degree in Finance.

Sandi enjoys horseback riding, biking, crafting and reading in her spare time. She and her family also enjoy camping. Sandi and her family live in Portage, Michigan

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Sandi is the Treasurer at her church and has been active at her children’s school.

PROFESSIONAL

Sandi has passed the CPA exam and, after she becomes certified, will become a member of the AICPA and MACPA.

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Kevin J. Werkman, Staff
	After working as a controller for a local construction company, Kevin chose to pursue a career in public accounting and went back to school for his MBA from Western Michigan University. He joined the professional staff of JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC in January 2007. E-mail: kwerkman@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4123

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL DATA

Kevin grew up in Kalamazoo. He graduated from WMU in 2002 with a BBA Degree in Accounting. He earned his Masters Degree in Business in 2006. Kevin enjoys golf and spending time with his family.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Kevin is involved in activities at his church.

PROFESSIONAL

Kevin has passed the CPA exam and, after he becomes certified, will become a member of the AICPA and MACPA.

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Kaitlyn A. Hoogterp, Staff
	Kaitlyn attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan and earned her Bachelors Degree in Accountancy in April 2008. She earned her Masters Degree in Accountancy in August 2008. Kaitlyn joined JVTR in October 2008 as a full-time professional. E-mail: khoogterp@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4118

WORK HISTORY

May 2005 to December 2006, while taking classes at WMU: bookkeeper for a Kalamazoo jewelry store.

Winter 2006: Research and Development Tax Credit internship at a regional CPA firm in Portage, MI.

October 2008 to present: Staff, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON and REAHM PC.

EXPERIENCE

Kaitlyn works on engagements for many of the firm’s clients, providing accounting and tax compliance services. She also serves as staff in the audits, reviews and compilations of the financial statements of those clients.

PERSONAL DATA

Kaitlyn grew up in the Kalamazoo area. She enjoys spending time with her family, knitting, scrapbooking, quilting, and spending time at the family cottage “Up North”. Kaitlyn and her husband reside in Richland, MI.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Kaitlyn is involved in a number of activities at her church in Portage, MI.

PROFESSIONAL

Kaitlyn plans to sit for the CPA exam, become certified once she meets the experience criteria, and become a member of the AICPA and MACPA.

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Linda M. Schumacher, Associate
	Linda has been in public accounting since 1972. She spent 19 of those years with a "Big 5" CPA firm. E-mail: lschumacher@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4120

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

Linda concentrates primarily in the firm’s services to individuals and bank trust officers, on matters involving estate and trust accounting and individual tax compliance and planning. She also assists some of our elder clients in personal financial record keeping and payroll tax compliance for their employment of domestic help.  Linda also serves a number of the firm's private foundation clients with tax consulting and compliance services.

PERSONAL DATA

Linda was born in San Antonio, Texas and grew up in South Texas. She attended McMurry College in Abilene, Texas.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Linda has been a member of the Altrusa Club of Kalamazoo since 1984 and now serves on its board. She is also involved in the Kids Connection program at the Kalamazoo Department of Social Services. Linda coordinates the firm’s annual charitable giving activities in the Kalamazoo Adopt-a-Family program.

Linda enjoys needlework, reading, gardening and camping.

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Jessica A. Vanderlaan, Associate
	After working in the trust department of a local Kalamazoo bank, Jessica made the move to pursue a career in public accounting and joined JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC in June 1998 on a year-round part-time basis. E-mail: jvanderlaan@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4106

WORK HISTORY

June 1998 to present: Associate, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC, Kalamazoo.

EXPERIENCE

While at Old Kent Bank, Jessica concentrated mainly in Trust Services. She worked in the Operations, Tax, Personal and Corporate Trusts and Investments areas. Jessica serves our clients in the preparation of individual, corporate and trust income tax returns. She also assists companies with their accounting records and system support, as well as compliance with payroll tax filings.

PERSONAL DATA

Jessica was born in Snoqualamie, Washington and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and Yelm, Washington. She attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Jessica serves on the Mission Board of Young Life, Kalamazoo and was the organization’s Treasurer. She is actively involved in the Portage Public Schools, which includes being a member of the Curriculum Instruction Council for the PPS. Jessica is also involved in various capacities at Southridge Reformed Church.

PROFESSIONAL

Jessica is a Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP).

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Letxy D. Molin, Associate
	After working at an accounting firm in Battle Creek, Michigan, Letxy made the move to pursue her CPA career with JANSEN VALK THOMPSON & REAHM PC in November 2007, initially on a part-time and seasonal basis. E-mail: lmolin@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4113

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE


While at her previous employment, Letxy provided bookkeeping and accounting services for small business clients of that firm. She assisted with individual and business tax preparation and payroll tax return reporting. Letxy serves our clients by performing tax and accounting projects and by preparing individual and business tax returns.

PERSONAL DATA

Letxy grew up in and went to high school in Roseburg, Oregon. She is currently finishing her Accounting degree from Siena Heights University. She enjoys an active lifestyle and many outdoor activities.

Letxy and her family live in Battle Creek, Michigan.

PROFESSIONAL

Following her graduation from Siena Heights University and her attainment of the requisite qualifying work experience, Letxy plans to sit for the CPA exam, become certified and then become a member of the AICPA and the MACPA.

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Pamela F. Johnston, Office Administrator

Pamela has been in public accounting in a variety of roles since 1979. Prior to JVTR’s spin-off from the "Big 5" CPA firm in 1994, Pamela was a tax department secretary, then prepared client income tax returns as a paraprofessional for a few years, and then became part of the support services group of the firm, specializing in the installation of computer hardware and software. With all that as background and experience, Pamela became JVTR’s Office Administrator in 1994. She is also the firm’s United Way campaign coordinator. E-mail: pjohnston@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4135

WORK HISTORY

PERSONAL DATA

Pamela was born in Detroit and grew up in Riverview, Michigan. She attended Wayne State University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Pamela enjoys swimming, camping, fishing, hiking and needlework. She lives with her husband, Mark in Richland, Michigan.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Pamela has served as an Emergency Medical Technician on the volunteer ambulance service in Schoolcraft, Michigan and she is a past member of the Fire Fighters Auxiliary and the Professional Secretaries Association.

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KimberlyAnn M. Keck, Practice Support

Kim attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan and earned an Associates Degree in Computer Programming. Kim joined JVTR on a full time basis in June 2005. She handles a number of essential behind the scenes administrative functions, including maintenance of the firm’s due date tracking software for client tax returns, maintaining the firm’s client files and filling in on front desk duties. E-mail: kkeck@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4136

WORK HISTORY

PERSONAL DATA

Kim was born in Monroe and grew up in Allen, Michigan. She currently lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Kellogg Community College in 2002 with an Associates Degree in Computer Programming. 

Kim is currently attending Davenport University to pursue her Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Kim enjoys spending time with her family, the warm outdoors, and walking long distance.

PROFESSIONAL


Following her graduation from Davenport University and her attainment of the requisite qualifying work experience, Kim plans to sit for the CPA exam and become certified.

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Gail A. Heydeck, Practice Support

Gail has been an administrative assistant at previous employers, and that gives her years of experience in greeting our JVTR clients, handling phone inquiries, trouble-shooting, etc. In addition to sharing her friendly demeanor and smiling face with clients of the firm, Gail performs many day to day and month end administrative tasks for the firm. E-mail: gheydeck@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 381-7600

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

In Gail’s administrative support roles and customer contacts with previous employers and with JVTR, she has developed into the firm’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”.

PERSONAL DATA

Gail was born and raised in Kalamazoo. She attended Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Gail enjoys frequenting art shows and music festivals around town and her favorite pastimes are creating paper art, knitting and gardening.

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