Nancy L. Thompson, CPA

Richard C. Reahm, CPA

Rhonda L. Newman, CPA

Jennifer B. Woolf, CPA

Robert L Jansen, CPA

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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Debra R. Pellerito, CPA, CVA, CFE, Senior Manager Deb has been in public accounting since 1994. She began her career in Rochester, New York but relocated to Michigan in 1995 to be closer to family. Deb joined JVTR in January 2010 as a full-time professional. E-mail: dpellerito@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4126  WORK HISTORY December 1994 through October 1995: Local public accounting firm in Rochester, New York. January 1996 through November 2009: Regional public accounting firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  January 2010 to present: Senior Manager, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC, Kalamazoo, Michigan. EXPERIENCE Deb's client service experience ranges across several industries, with primarily privately held, entrepreneurial companies in the manufacturing, construction, transportation, and professional service industries. Deb provides audit, review, and compilation services and tax compliance and consulting services. Deb is a Certified Valuation Analyst and provides business valuation services for mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, ESOP's, estate and git taxes, marital disputes, etc.  In addition, Deb is a Certified Fraud Examiner with expertise in fraud investigation, fraud risk assessment, and internal control design, implementation, and testing for privately held and public companies. PERSONAL DATA Deb grew up in Union Lake, Michigan. She graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York in May 1994 with a BS Degree in Accounting.  Deb and her husband, Phil, live in Mattawan school district with their three children, Allie, Sydney and Brendan. Deb enjoys golf, soccer, coaching softball, and being a cheerleader for her children.  COMMUNITY SERVICE Deb is Vice President of the Lansing Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. She is an active volunteer of Mattawan Little League and is the league’s past-president. She also participates in annual fundraising events such as the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, the Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon and the Kalamazoo Child Abuse and Neglect Council Life-Savers Campaign. PROFESSIONAL Deb is a member of the AICPA, MACPA, NACVA, ACFE and has an active Michigan CPA license. Back to Top

Heather A. McAnaw, CPA, Senior 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 August 1998 through December 2000: Teachout & Associates, Portage, Michigan. January 2001 through the present: Staff to Senior Manager, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC, Kalamazoo. 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 as the Board President of 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. Back to Top

Meredith A. Weathers, CPA, Senior Manager
	Meredith has been in putlic accounting since 1990.  For several years, Meredith worked full time during the firm’s busy season and part-time during the rest of the year. Starting in 2010, Meredith became a full-time proessional at JVTR. 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 Senior 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.

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 grew up in Portage, Michigan.  He graduated from Western Michigan University in 2002 with a BBA degree in Accounting and in 2004 with an MSA degree in Accounting.

Ryan and his wife Kelly live in Scotts with their daughter.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Ryan serves on the board of directors of Volunteer Kalamazoo.

PROFESSIONAL

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

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Kevin J. Werkman, CPA, Senior
	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 serves on the Kalamazoo County Building Authority Board.

PROFESSIONAL

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

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Kaitlyn A. Hoogterp, CPA, Senior
	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 to Senior, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON 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 Mattawan.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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

PROFESSIONAL

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

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Letxy D. Molin, Staff 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, and then full-time on January 1, 2009. E-mail: lmolin@jvtr.com Direct dial: (269) 337-4113 WORK HISTORY November 2005 through March 2006: Richard Embertson CPA, Roseburg, Oregon. May 2006 through October 2007: J&K Enterprises, LLC, Battle Creek, Michigan. November 2007 to present: Associate and then staff, JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC. EXPERIENCE While at her previous employment, Letxy provided bookkeeping and accounting services for small business clients of that firm. She also assisted with individual and business tax preparation and payroll tax return reporting. Letxy continues to provide temporary bookkeeping and accounting services for some of our small business clients while she serves other 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 has an Accounting degree from Siena Heights University. She enjoys an active lifestyle and many outdoor activities. Letxy and her family live in Galesburg. PROFESSIONAL Following 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. Back to Top

Brandy L. Iacopelli, Staff Brandy attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy in December 2009. Brandy joined JVTR on January 1, 2010 as a full-time professional. Email: biacopelli@jvtr.com Direct Dial: (269) 337-4111 WORK HISTORY January 2009 to April 2009: Tax intern at JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC. July 2009 to December 2009, while finishing classes at WMU: bookkeeper for a Holland manufacturing company. January 2010 to present: Staff,JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC. EXPERIENCE Brandy 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 Brandy grew up in the Holland area. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family.   PROFESSIONAL Brandy has passed all parts of the CPA exam.  She needs to complete her experience requirements to become certified and then become a member of the AICPA and the MACPA. Back to Top

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 was a member of the Altrusa Club of Kalamazoo from 1984 through the disbanding of the Chapter in 2009 and served on its board. Linda coordinates the firm’s annual charitable giving activities in the Kalamazoo Adopt-a-Family program.

Linda enjoys quilting, needlework, reading and gardening.

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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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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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Erin R. Flores, Practice Support
	Erin attended Western Michigan University and earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Relations and Japanese. Erin joined JVTR in September, 2011 as full time member of the practice support team. Email: eflores@jvtr.com Direct Dial: (269) 337-4136

WORK HISTORY

EXPERIENCE

Erin works to provide practice support to serve the needs of the professional staff and clients.

PERSONAL DATA

Erin was born and raised in Lapeer, Michigan.  She graduated from Western Michigan University with degrees in Public Relations and Japanese.  In her free time, Erin enjoys games, flutes, theater, reading, sewing, singing and all sorts of crafts.

PROFESSIONAL

Erin is always looking to develop her administrative skills to better serve the needs of the professional staff in the office and of the clients.

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