Meet Our Dedicated Team of Professionals
Each staff member has a passion for their craft and an overwhelming desire to serve our clients.
The Bond & Company team is comprised of outstanding accountants and support staff that enable us to provide outstanding services to our clients. Each person has a different passion and expertise, creating a well-rounded team of professionals to serve our business and individual accounts.
Patrick T. Walz, CPA, CVA
Mr. Walz, partner, has 29 years of experience in public accounting. He is a graduate of University of Michigan and specializes in compilations, reviews, audits, business valuations, computer systems and the preparation of financial statements for corporate clients in the manufacturing and retail industries.
Christina M. Heap, CPA
Mrs. Heap, partner, is a graduate of Siena Heights University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting. Mrs. Heap also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Walsh College. Tina has 28 years of public accounting experience and specializes in providing tax and other related services to physicians and small businesses.
Adam Soper, CPA
Mr. Soper, partner, is a graduate of Adrian College and Baker College with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Accounting. He received his CPA certification in 2020 and was honored as a recipient of the Elijah Watt Sells Award.
Crystal Rose, CPA, MST
Crystal, partner, is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s of Science in Taxation. She has been part of the Bond & Company team since 2017 and specializes in tax planning and research. Crystal has over five years of public accounting experience. Crystal is also on the board of Smiles on Wheels – a not-for-profit organization providing quality oral health care for the community. Currently Crystal is working on her Doctorate of Business Administration at Walsh College.
Keri Philipp
Mrs. Philipp is a graduate of Baker College with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and minor study of Computer Information Systems. She has more than 15 years in customer service experience. Keri began working for Bond & Company in 2018 and looks forward to serving the company and its clients for many years to come.
Mandy Baird
Mandy is a Jackson native with over 25 years of experience in customer service and office administration. She graduated from Jackson College with an Associate Degree in 2014. In her free time Mandy enjoys traveling and spending time with her three young grandchildren.
Damien Lazarus
Damien is graduate of Western Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Accounting. He is currently working toward acquiring his CPA license. Damien likes to spend time at his family’s cottage in the U.P. where he can ride snowmobiles and go off-road on the two track.
Ty Peck
Ty graduated from Jackson College with an Associate Degree in 2019 and went on to acquire his Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Adrian College in 2022. Ty played baseball for both the Jackson College Jets and the Adrian College Bulldogs. He began working at Bond & Company as an intern while finishing his degree program and became a full-time employee in 2022.
Patricia Budd
Patricia has over 27 years in preparing payroll, bookkeeping and many other Administrative duties. She is a graduate from Jackson College with an Associate Degree and has a certificate from Jackson Area Career Center in Office Occupations. Patricia is a member at the Jackson YMCA and really enjoys Zumba class.
Sarah Vasquez
Sarah Vasquez is a graduate of Siena Heights University with Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance and Management from Spring Arbor University. She is Notary Public and has over 15 years of tax experience. She is working toward acquiring her CPA license, and she looks forward to growing with the company. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, friends, her dogs and coloring.
Michael Cunningham, CPA
Michael is a Graduate of Bethel University with a Bachelors of Accounting Degree. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science with a concentration in Engineering from Jackson Community College. Michael has been a Licensed CPA for 30 years. He has worked as a Finance Controller in private industry for 28 years. He has experience with OEM automotive suppliers, and specializes in Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, Budgeting and Compilations, with a focus on improving Key Performance Indicators and Throughput Efficiency. Michael also enjoys Boating on inland lakes and Restoring Antique Furniture.
Donovan Wright
Donovan graduated from Albion College with a Bachelor in Finance. He began working at Bond & Company as an intern while finishing his degree program and playing for the Albion College football team and became a full-time employee in 2024. He is currently pursuing his CPA license and is the process of becoming a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Donovan enjoys spending time with his family, takes pleasure in nature, and likes listening to real estate podcasts.
Katie Bartolovich
Katie has over 10 years’ experience in customer service and administrative roles. She is Notary Public and member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society at Jackson College. Katie ensures a top-tier first impression experience for our clients by being a confident professional with detailed focus on public relations, computer applications, customer service, data entry and marketing. She studied Business Administration at Jackson College and plans to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in a similar field of study. In her free time Katie enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Adrienne Tittler
Adrienne is our Director of First Impressions and greets our clients with her warm and friendly personality. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from Cleary University in 2023. After working in hospitality and customer service for nine years, she is excited to work in a professional office setting. She looks forward to growing in the company and in time move into other areas of accounting like bookkeeping. She likes to spend time with her family and her dog, Vader.
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To keep our company at the forefront of the industry, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
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Offering complete accounting and tax services for businesses and individuals.
Join Our Team
To keep our company at the forefront of the industry, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
