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As 2025 approaches, MRPR reflects on a year of celebration and gratitude as we mark our 50th Anniversary. This milestone has given us the opportunity to look back on the many achievements and memorable moments shared with our clients and team members. The memories from the past serve as a powerful reminder of what we’ve accomplished—and what we can achieve in the future. In the latest installment of our team Q&A series, hear from our team members on what makes MRPR special.
Kellee S. Kish, Senior Accountant 
Q: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement during your time with the company?
Most Memorable – In my time of need, the MRPR Family was there for me. Most people will never understand how much the contributions and donations meant to me, how co-workers reached out to help with work, delivered items to me…..I say this because this family environment means the most to me. In the end, most places can provide good wages, competitive benefits, decent working environment, BUT the Family Environment and how everyone seems to really care about each other outside of work – That is irreplaceable!
Q: What are the key areas where you believe the firm should focus its efforts in the next 10 years?
Offering data entry staff to help service clients better – separate lower rate for data entry work – I feel this will bring in more clients. Client data storage – more centralized location.
Q: What strategies do you think the firm should adopt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape?
I think MRPR is already staying on top of this.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences or insights working here? I have learned so much by working here and looking forward to continuing my knowledge. I also love the fact that if you are burned out in one area, there are other areas in the firm you can try.
Kloe Houvener, Staff Accountant
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
Staff accountant – generalist with a majority of work being done in the audit and attest sector as well as 1040, 1041, and 990 tax prep.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I joined as an intern in January 2023 and continued to intern until starting full-time in March 2024. I choose to stay at MRPR as I love the way the firm is managed, the flexibility provided to the employees, the level of knowledge and professionalism from everyone working there, and the overall culture of the company.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
The overall culture of the company and firm knowledge – MRPR has a great collaborative and helpful environment.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences or insights working here?
It has been a great experience so far and I think that it is a very well-run organization.
Becki Flanagin, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
I am a Senior Manager at MRPR. I’ve been in the profession for more than 20 years. I work primarily with advising and providing services to closely held businesses from company start-ups to succession planning and everything in between.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I was motivated to join MRPR in 2023 when I learned about the quality of work performed at MRPR.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
The people. Everyone. The clients we work with and the people I work with make every day enjoyable at MRPR. It really is the best place to work!
Q: What strategies do you think the firm should adopt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape?
Continuing to be strategic about the clients we serve at MRPR. Staying educated on current business topics (tax, assurance, technology, risk management, operations). Offering more CFO role fulfillment for clients. Expansion of locations to serve clients in more geographical areas.
Lexie Woods, Staff Accountant/QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
During my time at MRPR in my role, I have been able to gain exposure to various public accounting tasks including the preparation of monthly accounting work, tax, and audit tasks. I have also taken the exam to become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I joined MRPR for my first internship in January 2022. I met MRPR at a recruiting event at Western Michigan University and really enjoyed the conversation I had related to the tasks I would be able to do and hearing about the firm’s culture. I did a second internship for the 2023 busy season and became full-time in 2024.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
I enjoy the amount of hands-on work I have been able to do while in the beginning of my career. I also enjoy the firm culture and events the firm does to get everyone together such as various lunches, a picnic, and a Tigers game.
Q: What strategies do you think the firm should adopt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape?
I think strategies the firm should adopt/focus on to stay ahead in the evolving business landscape include to continuously learn, improve, adapt, and evolve. Another important strategy is to build strong relationships with our clients and make sure they are aware of all the services we provide and how we can help them.
Jacqueline Willim, Southfield Receptionist
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc.?
My role includes general receptionist duties and some administrative assistance with various tasks.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I joined MRPR just over 3 years ago, in August 2021. I was looking to make a career change, and after interviewing and learning of the long history of MRPR, I felt that it was a great company and group of like-minded people that I would enjoy working with.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
The people are what make any job great! Having worked at other companies, I feel that MRPR sets the bar for all other employers with all that they do for the employees.
Q: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement during your time with the company?
I am really impressed with the appreciation that MRPR shows to the entire staff throughout the year, with lunches, picnics, various outings and in-office celebrations.
Elizabeth Walsh, Manager/QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
The people I work with.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I started working for HRD in 2013 and was immediately aware of the firm’s concentration on taking care of clients. HRD merged with MRPR in 2017 and we strive to bring that same client service.
Q: How do you see your role evolving?
Continue building client relationships.
Q: What are the key areas where you believe the firm should focus its efforts in the next 10 years?
Continue taking care of clients and training staff.
Denise Thomas, CPA
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
As a principal at MRPR I perform a variety of roles from managing and providing assurance, tax, and business advisory consulting services to strong client relations. Most of my client base is in the professional service industry, manufacturing, distribution, and the individuals that own these companies.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
In December 2024, I will be going on my 28th year with MRPR. I started off as a staff with MRPR out of college and have worked through the various positions that advanced me in my career. Looking towards many more years at MRPR.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
Over the years I have built strong relationships with my clients along with my MRPR team and have the ability to create my own career path over the years with the support from my peers.
Q: What strategies do you think the firm should adopt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape?
Our Team members can continue to grow in their position by staying on top of the aspects of public accounting and continue to learn and develop to improve their skills, and knowledge to enhance their job performance and overall performance of MRPR. MRPR is developing the MRPR University which will assist in the growth of our people and move them through their individual career path.
Lindsay Mohrmann, Staff Accountant/Quickbooks ProAdvisor
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
I am a staff accountant. I enjoy monthly accounting and working consistently with clients.
Q: What about MRPR motivated you to join the company and when did you join?
I knew I wanted to work here as an intern when I enjoyed all of the activities people would take part in and meals shared.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
Our lunchroom conversations and debates. Particularly about the appropriate amount of spaghetti to cook.
Q: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement during your time with the company?
Bubble wrapping Kirk’s office was a fun time of bonding with a few coworkers for April Fool’s Day.
William A. Marshall, CPA
Q: Describe what your role at MRPR looks like, including any expertise, etc?
Income principal and leader of the tax department. Have a good knowledge of partnership, S-corps and trust accounting and taxes. Manage several clients with tax compliance and other tax related services, including tax planning, assistance with sales and acquisitions of business.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working here?
The firm’s culture. It recognizes the balance between family/personal life and work life. They recognize hard workers and those who put in the extra effort to get the job done.
Q: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement during your time with the company?
Making principal and helping various clients with the sale of their businesses
Q: What are the key areas where you believe the firm should focus its efforts in the next 10 years?
Staff development and retention.
50 Years and Beyond
As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, MRPR is filled with excitement and anticipation for the future. Our 50th Anniversary has been a momentous reminder of the incredible journey we’ve shared with our clients, partners, and team members. The next 50 years are sure to bring new challenges, opportunities, and triumphs, and we are ready to embrace them with the same dedication and innovation that has driven us from the very beginning. With a strong foundation behind us, we are more excited than ever to continue building on the legacy we’ve created, shaping the next chapter of MRPR with the same passion, innovation, and commitment that have defined us for half a century.
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