About Us
DeBoer, Baumann & Company, PLC was established as a full service CPA firm to serve the tax, accounting and consulting needs of individuals and small businesses throughout West Michigan. We strive to strike the perfect balance between small, local, attentive service and professional experience and expertise.
We believe that listening is the foundation of a lasting client relationship built on trust and respect. Our goal is to provide financial leadership, guidance and advice that you can really use to help you grow your business and become more successful.
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Jim Michner, CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Mr. Michner joined the firm in 1989 and became a Member in 2000.
Areas of Expertise
Management Consulting Services• Tax Planning and Advising for Family Owned and Managed Businesses
Corporate Tax
• Multi State Tax Issues
• General Business Consulting
Industry Specialties
• Real Estate Development and Sales
• Real Estate Partnerships
• Manufacturing
Education & Licenses
BA in Accounting from Hope College (1986)
CPA Certification (1988)
Business Valuation CEA (1998)
Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Examination (1999)
Gordon J. Callam, CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Mr. Callam joined the firm in 1982 and became a Member in 1992.
Areas of Expertise
• Tax Compliance and Planning
• Tax Planning
• Tax Research
• Corporate Tax
Education & Licenses
BA from Hope College (1975)
MBA from The University of Michigan (1977)
CPA Certification (1979)
AICPA Certificate of Educational Achievement in Tax Planning and
Advising for Closely-Held Businesses (1995)
Mark A. Veenstra, CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Mr. Veenstra joined the firm in 1986 and became a Member in 1997. He became Managing Member in 2005.
Areas of Expertise
Management Consulting Services
• Tax Planning and Advising for Family Owned and Managed Businesses
• Trusts/Estates
• Partnerships/Corporations
• Private Foundations
• Audit Engagements
Industry Specialties
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Schools – Public and Charter
Education & Licenses
BS from Grand Valley State University (1986)
CPA Certification (1988)
Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Examination (1999)
Steven L. Baumann, CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Mr. Baumann joined the firm in 1977 and became a Member in 1985. He served as Managing Member from 1989 to 2004.
Areas of Expertise
Tax Compliance and Planning
• Individuals
• Partnerships/Corporations
Management Consulting Services
• Tax Planning and Advising for Family Owned and Managed Businesses
• General Business Consulting
Industry Specialties
• Real Estate Development and Sales
• Construction
Education & Licenses
BBA from Grand Valley State University (1977)
CPA Certification (1979)
AICPA Certificate of Educational Achievement in Tax Planning and
Advising for Closely-Held Businesses (1995)
Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Examinations (1999)
George M. Gardner, Jr., CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Mr. Gardner joined the firm in 1986 and became a Member in 1996. He is the Manager of the Grand Haven Office.
Areas of Expertise
Management Advisory Services
• Tax Planning and Advisory for Family Owned and Managed Businesses
• General Business Consulting
Pension Plans
• Plan Administration
• Plan Audits
• Plan Consulting
• Plan Design
Education & Licenses
BBA from Grand Valley State University (1983)
CPA Certification (1986)
MBA from Grand Valley State University (1991)
Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Examination (1999) held with LPL Financial
Certified Pension Consultant (2003)
Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Licensed (2008)
Michelle C. Hanks, CPA
Professional Responsibilities & Experience
Ms. Hanks joined the firm in 1999 and became a Member in 2008.
Areas of Expertise
Management Consulting Services
• Tax Planning and Advising for Family Owned and Managed Businesses
• QuickBooks® Consulting
• General Business Consulting
• Business Start-up
• Payroll
• Family Office Management
Industry Specialties
• Construction
• Real Estate
Education & Licenses
BBA from University of Wisconsin (1995)
CPA Certification (1998)
Certified QuickBooks Pro® Advisor
616-396-1435, 616-846-3350 or 269-637-7311
- All tax services
- Accounting
- Tax planning
- Bookkeeping
- Business consulting
- Payroll
- Mergers and acquisitions
- QuickBooks consulting set-up & support
- Retirement planning
- Wealth management
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