Douglas R. Geenen, CPA    (Shareholder)
Doug graduated from Michigan State University with honor in 1981. He worked for a regional CPA firm in Western Michigan. He was self employed from 1985 until 1988, then merged his practice with Dan Kolean to form Geenen & Kolean, PC. Doug is a Member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is married to the most patient woman on the planet, and has three great kids.

 

Daniel J. Kolean, CPA    (Shareholder)
Dan graduated from Western Michigan University in April 1983. He gained experience in a local and national CPA firm before forming Geenen & Kolean, PC in 1988. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His interests include biking, running, sports cars, hunting and fishing. He is a lifelong resident of Holland, and is married with two children

 

 

Katie J. Baker
Katie joined Geenen & Kolean in October of 2003 as Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. She loves working with people and always makes clients feel welcome. Along with her Administrative tasks, she also prepares Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns and monthly Bookkeeping Projects. Her interests include card making, interior design, going for walks in the woods with her German Shepherd and flying with her husband, who is a pilot. Katie and her husband live in Dorr.

Emily J. Colenbrander, CPA
Emily joined Geenen & Kolean in January of 2006. She graduated from Hope College in 2003 and from Grand Valley State University in August of 2006 with a MSA. Emily became certified in April of 2008. Her hobbies include golfing, running, traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She lives in Holland.

John "Andy" Johnson, CPA
Andy joined Geenen & Kolean in December of 1999. He graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2001 with a BBA in accounting. Andy became certified in August 2003. He enjoys working on individual and business tax returns, financial statement compilations and reviews, and Quickbooks consulting. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His hobbies include golf and fishing. Andy lives in Zeeland with his wife and daughter.

Todd E. Lambers, CPA
Todd Joined Geenen & Kolean in December 2006 and enjoys a variety of roles such as management advisory services and accounting system development. He graduated from Ferris State University in May of 1984 with a bachelors degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems. He worked at a regional CPA firm for five years, was the systems administrator at a local manufacturer for seven years, and worked as the controller and then CFO of a local builder/developer for nine years. Todd enjoys many outdoor activities and has been active in coaching a traveling baseball team. He and his wife reside in Holland and are active in their local church and in the school and sports activities of their three sons.

Michelle Reiffer
Michelle joined Geenen & Kolean in the fall of 2003. In December of 2003, She graduated from GVSU with a BBA in Accounting and Finance. She prepares payroll and related tax returns for many of our clients. She also assists clients with their Quickbooks accounting software. Her hobbies include playing piano, swimming, boating, and line dancing. Michelle lives in Hudsonville.

Lacey Shinew
Lacey graduated from Grand Valley State University in August 2006 with a BBA, majoring in Accounting and Finance. She began working for Geenen & Kolean in December 2006. She is currently pursuing a MSA from Grand Valley State University. She lives in Grand Haven with her husband and two sons. She enjoys going for walks on the boardwalk, singing and watching her children grow.

 

Tammy L. Smith, CPA

Tammy joined Geenen & Kolean in August of 2008.  She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in May 2006 with a BBA in accounting and in May 2007 with a Masters in Professional Accountancy.  After graduating, Tammy worked for an International firm located in Appleton, WI before she was married and moved to Michigan.  Tammy enjoys working on financial statement compilations and reviews, individual, corporate and partnership tax returns, and miscellaneous bookkeeping projects.  Her interests include canoeing, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.  She and her husband currently reside in Allegan.

Becky Stephens                                                                                                           Becky started with Geenen & Kolean in November 2005. Her duties include processing payrolls and payroll tax returns. She will also assist with monthly bookkeeping projects. She enjoys outdoor recreation, traveling, reading, and watching movies. Becky currently resides in Holland.

Jeffrey A. Stutler, CPA

Jeff graduated from Murray State University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. After graduating, Jeff worked for a local CPA firm in Madisonville, Kentucky. In 1992 he moved to Detroit, Michigan where he worked for a local firm for seven years. He became certified in 1995. In December of 1999, he moved to Holland and joined Geenen & Kolean. He currently lives in holland with his wife and four kids. Organizations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. His interests include football, fishing, golf and biking.

Courtney E. Thompson, CPA
Courtney joined Geenen & Kolean in October 2005. She graduated from Hope College in 2004 and worked for a regional firm before joining Geenen & Kolean. Courtney became certified in February, 2007. She enjoys working on financial statement compilations and reviews. Her interests include traveling, home improvement, boating, running and spending time with her husband and dog at their home near Lake Michigan.

Sheryl Van Stedum
Sheryl moved with her family to Holland from Illinois in 1995, and began working for Geenen & Kolean in January of 1997. She handles many of the firms administrative tasks, including e-filing tax returns. She also works on payroll tax returns and monthly bookkeeping projects. Sheryl has four grown daughters, and six grandchildren. Her hobbies include camping, biking, and reading. She is married and lives in Holland.

Renee Widmayer, MBA
Renee joined Geenen & Kolean in December of 1995. She graduated from Davenport University in June 2006 with an MBA in accounting. She enjoys working on individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, business compilations, and assisting clients with Quickbooks set-up and consulting. Her interests include reading, running, and gardening. Renee is married and lives in West Olive.

 

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