Doug Schmitt
Shareholder
Education/Certification
Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Grand Valley State University
What is your area of specialty – how do you best help your clients?
Closely held businesses in the manufacturing, petroleum, retail, agricultural and restaurant industries.
What are your top 5 strengths? What is your favorite strength?
Discipline, Harmony, Focus, Relator, Competition – Favorite strength is Discipline.
How do you like to give back to the community?
Involved in leading the operations in the Greenville office. Stay involved with the community and volunteering time and resources. Currently on the Montcalm Community College Accounting Program Advisory Committee, Greenville Rocket Football Board member, Greenville Chamber of Commerce member.
What are your superpowers – something you’re good at that others should know about?
I love problem solving – I love getting into the details and figuring out what is wrong and how to fix it. I also love creating more efficient ways of doing things.
Accomplishment you’re proud of?
Working my way up the chain within the firm from staff accountant to shareholder.
Tell us about your life outside of work (family/pets/sports/activities/interests/hobbies)
Enjoy spending time on the lake with the family and involvement in activities with my wife, two daughters and son.
What is your favorite part of working at the firm?
Team approach to getting the jobs done. Saving clients money with ideas and strategies.