Vrakas is made up of over 80 professionals who together have a broad range of expertise and experience. From newly graduated associates to the experienced owner group and everyone in between, you are working with professionals who understand our clients’ businesses and aim to provide exceptional value. In addition, our group is supported by a skilled internal team, some of whom have been with the firm almost since its inception. Vrakas’ talented group of diverse employees is what makes the atmosphere and culture successful. Take a moment to read about the amazing group of people who, together, proudly make us Vrakas CPAs + Advisors.
Our People
Owners
Michael J. Hall
CPA, Shareholder
James A. Holmes
CPA, Director
Timothy C. Itzin
CPA, Shareholder
Joseph Jenders
CPA, Shareholder, President-Computer Consulting
Sara M. Johnson
CPA, Shareholder
Andrew A. Kamphuis
CPA, Shareholder
Bradley E. Kussow
CPA, CMA & CM&AA, Shareholder
Mary Ellen Michaelson
CPA, Shareholder
Charles J. Pavlik
CPA, Shareholder
Michael W. Psuik
CPA, Shareholder
Paul A. Rothering
CPA, Shareholder
Paul D. Schoessow
CVA, Partner-Business Valuations
Jayna K. Schultz
CPA, Director
Peter J. Sinsky
CPA, Partner Managing Director - Kenosha Office
John M. Staehler
CPA, CVA, Shareholder Managing Director – Kenosha Office
Scott M. Syrjala
CPA, Shareholder
Bradley J. Weckwerth
CPA, President and Managing Shareholder
Scott J. Wildman
CPA/ABV, CVA, Shareholder, President-Business Valuations
Other Professionals
Mary Beth Arnold
Associate II
Christopher K. Balcerzak
CPA, Principal
William A. Bares
CPA, Principal
Melissa M. Barnett
Associate I Kenosha Office
Kristen Baumgartner
Sales and Consulting Specialist
Karelyn J. Beck
CPA, Principal
Kelly L. Bergmann
Operations & Vendor Relations Specialist
Christina M. Binagi
CPA, Principal
Matthew J. Brannan
Associate II
Ashley N. Buechs
Senior Associate
Jack G. Covek
CPA, Supervisor
Christine S. Cox
Professional Clerical Staff
Devin G. Cribben
CPA, Associate II
Sarah E. Curtis
Accounting Specialist
Lisa Dion
Senior Consultant
Kylee N. Filz
Senior Associate Kenosha Office
Trevor J. Fischer
Associate Kenosha Office
Robert E. Freese
CPA, Principal
Nicole M. Gabriel
CPA, Manager
Robert R. Grey
AM, Senior Valuation Analyst
Dana Halpin
Senior Consultant
Patricia L. Hein
Controller
Raini N. Helm
Professional Clerical Staff Kenosha Office
Adam T. Henning
CPA, Principal
Matthew R. Henning
Senior Accounting Specialist
Holly S. Holmes
Front Office Assistant
Maria D. Ibarra
Associate I
Michael H. Jankowiak
Associate II
Mason Janowiak
Associate I
David J. Jens
Supervisor
Brian M. Kaker
CPA, Principal
Kellie Kaufman
Senior Consultant
Kelli M. Keys
CPA, Principal
Kenosha Office
Jordan C. Krainer
Senior Associate
Moriah A. Lakeman
Senior Associate
Samantha Lang
Administrative Specialist
Erek R. Lehnen
Senior Associate
Daniel J. Leitinger
CPA, Senior Associate
Austin P. Lepak
Associate I
Buffy Lubinski
Senior Consultant
Holly A. Makowka
CPA, Principal Kenosha Office
Cheryl A. Mayer
CPA, Principal
Sandra A. McGee
Chief Operating Officer
Katrina G. Miller
CPA, Manager
Megan M. Novak
Associate II
Cheyenne L. Pasdera
CPA, Supervisor
Wendy A. Peterson
Supervisor
Jennifer L. Price
Senior Accounting Specialist
Kenosha Office
Nicole C. Rice
CPA, Manager
Kenosha Office
Sandra E. Rich
Professional Clerical Staff
Dalton Rouse
Accounting Specialist
Olivia P. Schaenzer
Associate I
Sawyer Schick
Associate I
Kara A. Schiller
CPA, Principal
Brett Seiltz
Associate I
Jeffrey T. Sheahan
Senior Associate
Paige C. Shovick
Associate I
Jordann Smithers
Consultant
Trisha A. Somann
Professional Clerical Staff
Donna J. Squires
Tax Department Support Specialist
Gjeret D. Stein
IT Administrator
Jarod T. Strandberg
CPA, Senior Associate
Justin Teague
Consultant
Michael P. Thornton
CPA, Principal
Parker W. Ulness
CPA, Senior Associate