Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth headquartered in northern Michigan is excited to share the following team promotions!  

Jon Benjamin, CPA has been promoted to Tax Manager. Jon joined DGN in 2014. He had 5 years prior experience in accounting services and graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting.        

Jake Schierbeek, CPA has been promoted to Audit Manager. Jake joined DGN in 2018 and had 7 years prior experience in public accounting. He graduated from Northwood University with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting.      

Jenifer Carmody, CPA has been promoted to Tax Supervisor. Jenifer joined DGN in 2012. She graduated from Ferris State University with her Accounting degree. Jenifer spent 10 years in the genetic counseling profession, and previously graduated from University of Minnesota with a Master of Science in Genetics & Cell Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology Cum Laude from Michigan Technological University.      

Luke Fogarty, CPA has been promoted to Audit Supervisor. Luke joined DGN in 2017 after 3 years with PWC. He graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting & Information Systems.      

Alex MacKenzie, CPA, MSA has been promoted to Tax Supervisor. Alex joined DGN in 2018 with 4 years prior experience. Alex graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Science degree both in Accounting from Michigan State University.       

Randy Woodcock has been promoted to Senior Accountant. Randy joined DGN in 2016 with prior bookkeeping experience. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor in Accounting.      

Brittany McLellan, MBA has been promoted to Senior Accountant. Brittany joined DGN in 2018 bringing general accounting and commercial credit analysis experience. She completed her Bachelor in Accounting from Grand Valley State University and her Master in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Davenport University. She passed her CPA exam and will be receiving her CPA license.      

Taylor Zeilenga, MSA has been promoted to Senior Accountant. Taylor joined DGN in 2019 after successful completion of his Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting both from Grand Valley State University. He passed his CPA exam and will be receiving his CPA license.