Our Team
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 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.
Michaella Vogt
Michaella has almost 10 years of experience in customer service. She is a 2020 graduate of Jackson College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, and has plans to pursue her Bachelor Degree in the same area of study. Michaella’s favorite sport in school was volleyball and now she plays for fun with her friends.
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 takes Zumba classes at the Jackson YMCA and has fun dancing at home to her Wii Fit.
Tim Belcher
Tim graduated from Western Michigan University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He has been working in public accounting for the four last years and joined the Bond & Company team in 2021. Tim plays disc golf at the area’s local courses for fun on the weekends.
Janelle Sayles
Janelle is our Director of First Impressions and strives to be the friendliest face you will see all day. Janelle’s special talent is being able to convey her smile over the telephone.
Emily Walker
Emily graduated Cum Laude from Central Michigan University in 2022. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Emily enjoys kayaking, golfing, and baking with her friends and family in her free time.
Evan Fullerton
Evan graduated from Jackson College with an Associate Degree and with a Certificate in Management in Business and Accounting. He then went on to gain his Bachelor Degree in Business with a major in Accounting from Siena Heights University. Evan worked in the banking industry before bringing his outgoing and positive personality to Bond & Company.
