Thomas W., McDonald, Jr., Attorney, CPA
Managing Partner

Tom has been a licensed CPA since 1976 and manages McDonald & Associates, as well as assisting in legal matters and preparing tax returns. In 1981, he became a licensed Attorney and was appointed as a Chapter 13 and Chapter 12 U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee in 1982. Tom became a licensed private pilot in 1972 with commercial, instrument and twin-engine ratings. In his leisure time he enjoys restoring of Chris Craft wooden boats.

Education
University of Michigan JD Thomas Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Business Administration

Associations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Bar Association
Saginaw County Bar Association
National Association of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustees

Email: tmcdonaldjr@mcdonaldcpas.com

Annette Hugo McTaggart CPA, CFP®
Managing Principal

Annette serves clients as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Valuation Analyst. In 1991, Annette was admitted to the United States Tax court. She provides clients with accounting and tax preparation, valuations, pension plans and litigation support services. In her free time, Annette enjoys bicycling, boating and skiing with her family.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Saginaw Valley State University

Associations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Northeastern Estate Planning Council
International Board of Certified Financial Planners

Community Involvement
St Jude Thaddeus Faith Formation
Mid-Michigan Estate Planning Council

Email: amctaggart@mcdonaldcpas.com

George Snyder Jr.
Business Manager

George worked at McDonald & Associates from high school through college preparing financial statements and payroll reports, as well as corporate and individual tax returns. He moved to Chicago in 2011 and was responsible for management of the accounting and finance department for a start up Telecommunications Company where he prepared financial statements for investors, facilitated the annual financial statements audit with external auditors, and was part of a series A financing. George moved back to the Great Lakes Bay region to rejoin McDonald & Associates in 2016. George’s responsibilities at the firm are centered on business development, providing external financial officer service for clients, evaluating where clients are vulnerable financially, and assisting clients in the development of a plan to maximize their wealth by increasing the value of their business. He is an avid outdoors man and enjoys bow hunting, hiking, and spending time on the water, as well as golf, hockey, exercise, and reading.

Education
Northwood University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance, and Management, with a minor in Economics

Community Involvement
Saginaw Field and Stream
Bay City Bowmen Club

Email: gsnyderjr@mcdonaldcpas.com

Sue Still
Senior Accountant

Susan has 35 years of accounting experience and income tax preparation. Her responsibilities with McDonald & Associates include the preparation of tax returns, bank reconciliations, financial statements, payroll checks, calculating Sales tax and payroll reports. When not in the office, Sue enjoys spending time with her family and her dog. She loves camping, fishing and reading.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Accounting from Baker College
Data Entry, Program Systems Institute
Basic & Intermediate Tax Schools, H & R Block

Email: sstill@mcdonaldcpas.com

Michelle Kettler
Tax (Individual, Trust & Estates) & Customer Service Specialist

Michelle has over 15 years of tax law and preparation experience. She specializes in Fiduciary Tax preparation. Her responsibilities include Individual, Farm & Business tax preparation, Trust & Estate accounting, tax planning, IFTA reporting, PA116 issues and UIA issues. Michelle enjoys camping & fishing with her family, reading, scrap booking, crocheting, beading and raising livestock. Michelle had the honor of representing Michigan as the 2012 State of Michigan Homemaker of the Year and the Saginaw County Homemaker of the Year in 2011.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University
Accounting & Banking classes, Delta College

Industry Associations & Community Involvement
Saginaw Valley Ag Society Member, Superintendent & volunteer of the Saginaw County Fair

Email: mkettler@mcdonaldcpas.com

Deanna Hamann
Payroll Processor &
Customer Service Specialist

Deanna joined McDonald & Associates in 2016 as a seasonal receptionist for the upcoming tax season and has since joined our team as a full-time staff member. Deanna has filled many roles throughout her time with McDonald & Associates including: receptionist, accounts receivables, scheduler, assembler, marketing & design, team-building strategist and most recently has joined our payroll department and will be processing payroll and doing tax preparation for our clients. Deanna has a passion for learning and is grateful to work within a company that encourages both professional and personal growth. Outside of work Deanna has 2 beautiful daughters, a husband (who is her favorite fishing partner) and 3 rescue dogs. She would describe any activity with her loved ones as her favorite activity, but especially loves the nights when everyone is home for dinner and there is good food, a bit of chaos and a lot of laughter.

Email:dhaman@mcdonaldcpas.com

Evan Kellom
Staff Accountant

Evan is experienced in accounting and customer service. He is new to the McDonald Team and his responsibilities include assisting with bank reconciliations and quarterly reports. Evan enjoys playing soccer in an adult league in Saginaw and watching football, soccer, hockey, basketball and baseball.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Central Michigan University

Email:ekellom@mcdonaldcpas.com