Our People
David Youngstrom, CPA
President & CEO
CPAs & Advisors
As President and CEO, David Youngstrom, CPA, assumes responsibility for Yeo & Yeo’s nine offices located in Alma, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Flint, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Midland, Southgate, and Saginaw (headquarters). In addition to managing Yeo & Yeo’s CPA practice, he is the CEO of Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting, Yeo & Yeo Technology and Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management.
Youngstrom joined Yeo & Yeo in 1995, was named principal in 2007, and became president and CEO in January 2022. He has been instrumental in streamlining and growing Yeo & Yeo’s assurance practice, developing future leaders within the firm, and being a dedicated advocate and supporter within his community. With his people-first philosophy, Dave fosters a workplace built upon empathy, possibility, inclusion, and connectedness where colleagues and clients can thrive.
Specializations
- Leadership and Strategic Growth: Driving firm expansion and innovation with a strong focus on empowering our people, serving our clients, and enriching our communities.
- Mentorship and Leadership Development: Cultivating senior leadership through a commitment to continuous learning and fostering an environment of professional advancement.
- Client Relationship Excellence: Client relationship management and taking a personalized, proactive approach to building strong client relationships.
- Firm Culture: Championing an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive workplace that aligns with and promotes our core firm values and culture.
Professional Certifications and Education
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Saginaw Valley State University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Professional Membership
- American Institute of CPAs
- Michigan Association of CPAs
- Michigan Chamber of Commerce
- Michigan Chamber Policy Advisory Committee – Energy and Environment
- Michigan Chamber Policy Advisory Committee – Tax Policy
- Detroit Economic Club
- BDO Alliance USA
- Association of International Certified Professional Accountants – G400
Publications/Seminars
- Connecting with Clients Through Our People (Podcast), June 2022
Community Involvement
- Freeland Community School District, past Treasurer
- United Way of Saginaw County, past Chairman of the Board
- Saginaw Area Jaycees, past President
- Saginaw Valley State University Alumni Association, past President
Awards
- SVSU Distinguished Alumni Award
- Martin P. Luthy Award for outstanding Jaycee Chapter President
- Harry S. Lund Award for outstanding United Way Volunteer