DAN CARTER, CPA & MST MANAGING MEMBER

Dan grew up in the area and attended Northview High School.  He attended Valparaiso University for his undergraduate degree and Grand Valley State University for his Masters.  He started work in public accounting in 1977.  Dan has extensive experience helping companies creatively find new funding and investors. His significant consulting practice encompasses strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and the resolution of business changes. He is recognized as a progressive problem solver and a creative tax strategist and planner. Dan and his wife, Dawn, live in Ada. They have four children and six grandchildren. Dan stays active outside of work volunteering his time and energy to many charitable organizations around town.

Education

  • Master of Science in Taxation, May 1984 – Grand Valley State University

    • 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award, 2008 Accounting Hall of Fame

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, May 1977 – Valparaiso University

  • Associate of Business, May 1975 – Grand Rapids Junior College

Associations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

  • Michigan Business Brokers Association

  • Grand Rapids Rental Property Owners Association

  • Licensed Real-estate sales person in the State of Michigan

Professional Organizations

  • Ada Planning Commission – Board Member

  • Ada Business Association – Board of Directors, Treasurer

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church of America – NW Lower Mich. Synod, Treasurer

  • Samaritas – Board of Directors, Treasurer

  • Grand Valley State University, School of Accounting – Advisory Committee, President

  • Davenport University, Donald Maine School of Business – Advisory Committee, President

  • Egypt Valley Country Club – Board of Directors

  • Egypt Valley Country Club – Finance Committee Member

  • Faith Lutheran Church – Council member, Resource Management

  • Pentwater Yacht Club – Finance Chair

  • Grand Rapids Arts Council – Former Board President

  • Northview Education Foundation – Founding Member

  • The Right Place, Inc. – Former Finance Committee Member