Firm Partners
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Managing Partner and Founder miles@mvschmidtcpa.com
Miles was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended West Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. Miles holds a Bachelor of Art's degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC, a Master of Business Administration degre
Managing Partner and Founder miles@mvschmidtcpa.com
Miles was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended West Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. Miles holds a Bachelor of Art's degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC, a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Science of Taxation degree from Grand Valley State University. Miles became a CPA in November of 1982. He began his accounting career in Grand Rapids with Helmholdt & Co. In 1989, he joined the tax staff at BDO Seidman, LLP. Miles moved up to Senior Tax Manager after he became seasoned and experienced as a tax professional. Miles left BDO Seidman in late 2000 taking many of his loyal clients. He immediately opened his own accounting practice, continued servicing the needs of his clients and began growing his client list. Miles is a member of the AICPA and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Miles lives with his wife in Comstock Park, Michigan and together they have nine children.
Scott J. Koning, EA
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Scott joined the firm in October 2003. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Accountancy from Calvin College in May 2003. While attending Calvin College, his studies were focused on financial accounting, advanced accounting, accounting systems, cost accounting, and auditing. Outside of work, Scott e
Partner
Scott joined the firm in October 2003. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Accountancy from Calvin College in May 2003. While attending Calvin College, his studies were focused on financial accounting, advanced accounting, accounting systems, cost accounting, and auditing. Outside of work, Scott enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Scott and his wife, Jill, are raising two kids in Marne, Michigan.
Megan R. Villarreal, MBA, EA
Miles V. Schmidt, CPA, MBA, MST
Megan R. Villarreal, MBA, EA
Partner & Accounting Manager
Megan joined the firm in June 2005. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) in May 2005. While attending Spring Hill College she was a member of the Honor Society and played on the women's basketball team. In January 2007, M
Partner & Accounting Manager
Megan joined the firm in June 2005. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) in May 2005. While attending Spring Hill College she was a member of the Honor Society and played on the women's basketball team. In January 2007, Megan graduated from the University of Phoenix with her Master of Business Administration degree. Megan is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and an Enrolled Agent. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, shopping, boating, and spending time with her family and friends. Megan and her husband are raising two beautiful daughters in Ada, Michigan.
Certified Public Accountants & Enrolled Agents
Zach J. VandeGuchte, CPA, MSA
Zach J. VandeGuchte, CPA, MSA
Zach J. VandeGuchte, CPA, MSA
Senior Tax Accountant
Zach has worked for the company since January of 2019. He completed his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in May of 2017, majoring in Finance and Accounting. He then completed his Master of Science in Accounting degree from Grand Valley in August 2018. Zach’s hobbies and in
Senior Tax Accountant
Zach has worked for the company since January of 2019. He completed his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in May of 2017, majoring in Finance and Accounting. He then completed his Master of Science in Accounting degree from Grand Valley in August 2018. Zach’s hobbies and interests include travel, fitness, meditation, live music, sports, reading, and a variety of games.
Sam Wollet, CPA
Zach J. VandeGuchte, CPA, MSA
Zach J. VandeGuchte, CPA, MSA
Senior Tax Accountant
Sam began working with the firm in November of 2023. He graduated from Hope College in May of 2017, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Classical Studies. He received his CPA designation in 2020. Before joining SKV, Sam worked for small, local public accounting firms, large-sized national firm
Senior Tax Accountant
Sam began working with the firm in November of 2023. He graduated from Hope College in May of 2017, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Classical Studies. He received his CPA designation in 2020. Before joining SKV, Sam worked for small, local public accounting firms, large-sized national firms, as well as being a Financial Controller in the private sector. Sam’s hobbies and interests include golfing, hockey, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
William F. Cowles, EA
Deanna J. Chwalek, CPP, EA
Deanna J. Chwalek, CPP, EA
Senior Tax Accountant
Bill is excited to bring the firm over 35 years' of extensive experience in providing tax, accounting, and payroll services to individuals and businesses. He received his business/accounting degree from Davenport University in December 1982. Since then, Bill has enjoyed assisting clients at small,
Senior Tax Accountant
Bill is excited to bring the firm over 35 years' of extensive experience in providing tax, accounting, and payroll services to individuals and businesses. He received his business/accounting degree from Davenport University in December 1982. Since then, Bill has enjoyed assisting clients at small, local public accounting firms, as well as mid to large-sized national CPA firms. Bill received his Enrolled Agent designation from the Internal Revenue Service in 2008. In his free time Bill enjoys reading, watching sports and being with family.
Deanna J. Chwalek, CPP, EA
Deanna J. Chwalek, CPP, EA
Deanna J. Chwalek, CPP, EA
Staff Accountant
Deanna has been with the firm since October of 2017. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2008, in 2016 she returned to school at Davenport University to transition into the Accounting field. Deanna received her Enrolled Agent designation in 2022 and her Certified Payroll Professional
Staff Accountant
Deanna has been with the firm since October of 2017. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2008, in 2016 she returned to school at Davenport University to transition into the Accounting field. Deanna received her Enrolled Agent designation in 2022 and her Certified Payroll Professional designation in 2021. Deanna and her husband are raising five children in Wyoming, Michigan. Outside of work Deanna enjoys camping, spending time with friends and family, and being active in her parish.
Alyssa D. Feldpausch, MBA
Alyssa D. Feldpausch, MBA
Alyssa D. Feldpausch, MBA
Senior Tax Accountant
Alyssa has been with the firm since July 2017. She graduated from Asbury University (Wilmore, KY) in 2018 with a management degree with minors in business and accounting. She then completed her Master's of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from Asbury University in May 2019.
Senior Tax Accountant
Alyssa has been with the firm since July 2017. She graduated from Asbury University (Wilmore, KY) in 2018 with a management degree with minors in business and accounting. She then completed her Master's of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from Asbury University in May 2019. Alyssa is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. Outside of work she enjoys boating, camping, spending time with friends and family. Alyssa and her husband are raising their beautiful daughters in NE Grand Rapids.
Jeremy A. Batcke, MBA
Alyssa D. Feldpausch, MBA
Alyssa D. Feldpausch, MBA
Senior Tax Accountant jeremy@mvschmidtcpa.com
Jeremy joined the firm in October 2022. He brings with him multiple years’ experience working in the tax and accounting fields, as well as experience with tribal gaming, hospitality, food service, auto suppliers and professional services. Originally from Saginaw, he graduated from Arthur Hill
Senior Tax Accountant jeremy@mvschmidtcpa.com
Jeremy joined the firm in October 2022. He brings with him multiple years’ experience working in the tax and accounting fields, as well as experience with tribal gaming, hospitality, food service, auto suppliers and professional services. Originally from Saginaw, he graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1994, before attending Delta College, where he received his Associate in Business Studies in 2001. In 2002, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Northwood University, with a major in Accounting and dual minors in Language Arts and Social Science. In 2010, he received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Michigan University with a concentration in Finance. Jeremy and his wife currently reside in the Grand Rapids area and have one child.
Andrea Pant
Jennifer Keech
Jennifer Keech
Staff Accountant
Andrea has been with the firm since June 2021. She graduated from Indiana Tech (Fort Wayne, IN) in 2023 with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting. She is currently completing her Master's of Business Administration in Accounting from Indiana Tech. Outside of work she enjoys volleyball, spending time
Staff Accountant
Andrea has been with the firm since June 2021. She graduated from Indiana Tech (Fort Wayne, IN) in 2023 with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting. She is currently completing her Master's of Business Administration in Accounting from Indiana Tech. Outside of work she enjoys volleyball, spending time with friends and family, and reading. Andrea is recently married and resides in Gowen.
Jennifer Keech
Jennifer Keech
Jennifer Keech
Staff Accountant
Jennifer has worked in the tax field for 15 years and joined the firm as a seasonal tax preparer in 2016. In 2022, she came back as a full time Staff Accountant and is currently pursuing her Enrolled Agent designation. Outside of work, she is a licensed real estate agent and landlord, she enjoys co
Staff Accountant
Jennifer has worked in the tax field for 15 years and joined the firm as a seasonal tax preparer in 2016. In 2022, she came back as a full time Staff Accountant and is currently pursuing her Enrolled Agent designation. Outside of work, she is a licensed real estate agent and landlord, she enjoys competing on the National Arabian Horse show circuit, spending time with friends, reading, crocheting, and fostering Great Danes with her husband in Ionia.
Melissa Schmidt
Carolyn Koepke-Roche
Carolyn Koepke-Roche
Tax Return Processor
Melissa has been with the firm since January 2016. She graduated from Alma College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in English in May of 1996. Community outreach is an important aspect of Melissa’s life. She has been a member of the Arthritis Foundation’s West Michigan Advisory Board for o
Tax Return Processor
Melissa has been with the firm since January 2016. She graduated from Alma College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in English in May of 1996. Community outreach is an important aspect of Melissa’s life. She has been a member of the Arthritis Foundation’s West Michigan Advisory Board for over 10 years, and her family frequently visits libraries, schools, and assisted living facilities with their dog as members of West Michigan Therapy Dogs. Outside of volunteering, Melissa enjoys gardening, entertaining, and travel with her husband, Paul, and their daughter.
Carolyn Koepke-Roche
Carolyn Koepke-Roche
Carolyn Koepke-Roche
Administrative Assistant
Carolyn is a lifelong resident of West Michigan and has been with the firm since October of 2021. She enjoys assisting clients when they call into the office. Outside of work, Carolyn is a landlord and is busy raising a large family of 6 girls and 4 boys. She enjoys fitness, traveling, and watching her children’s sporting and dance events.