History
Vredeveld Haefner LLC was founded in 2006 when a gap was noticed in the professional services market place...an entire public accounting firm that was dedicated to serving governmental and nonprofit entities. Doug Vredeveld and Peter Haefner were eager to cultivate their own practice, one that would effectively intersect their expertise with their respective interests. They believe that what creates success and makes a business thrive is the passion that drives it. Choosing to specialize in a field means that you are completely devoted to it; that you will protect it as if it were your own. That is the energy that sets our firm apart.
Our Partners
Doug Vredeveld, CPA, CGFM
With over 30 years of public accounting experience servicing the governmental and nonprofit community, Doug is also a Certified Government Financial Manager which demonstrates skills in areas such as accounting, auditing, budgeting, internal controls and financial reporting of governmental entities. Prior to being a founding partner of Vredeveld Haefner LLC, Doug was a Principal at a large regional firm where he led the West Michigan governmental and nonprofit practice.
Education
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Accounting
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Governmental Accountants
Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals
Peter Haefner, CPA
With over 30 years of experience in the governmental industry, Peter has been conducting governmental and nonprofit audits for over 20 years. Prior to being a founding partner of Vredeveld Haefner LLC, he was with a large regional firm where he managed governmental and nonprofit engagements. Peter also has experience as the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager for the State of Wyoming, Assistant Finance Director for the City of Muskegon and as a Program Associate for the Government Finance Officers Association's prestigious Certificate of Achievement program. Peter is an adjunct instructor at Hope College and a frequent speaker on current topics for the MACPA, MMTA and various other regional organizations.
Education
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Accounting
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Governmental Accountants
Kent County Treasurer's Association