Mitch joined Geenen & Kolean in 2014. He graduated from Hope College with honors in
2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting/Management. Mitch enjoys
preparing tax returns, tax planning and helping clients with their bookkeeping. He also
likes to teach clients about taxes and accounting so that they have a better
understanding of their business. He believes that accountants should not only focus on
preparing quality work for the client but should strive to add financial knowledge to
households and businesses as well. Mitch went into public accounting because it allows
him to work with a wide variety of businesses and individuals.
Mitch is currently on the board of directors of CDS Lakeshore Head Start, serving as the
board treasurer. He is a Kids Hope USA mentor at Jefferson Elementary through his
church.
In his free time, Mitch enjoys spending time with his wife, watching sports with his
friends, camping and reading. Mitch grew up on his family’s farm in Hopkins, MI but
has come to love the Holland area.