Yeo & Yeo Promotes Four Professionals to Manager
Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce the promotion of four professionals to manager. Congratulations to Daniel Gruzd II, Nicholas McFadden, Steve Soules, and Joey Winterstein on this significant achievement.
Daniel Gruzd II, CPA, works in the firm’s Tax & Consulting Service Line. With over a decade of accounting experience, he is a trusted advisor specializing in tax planning and business consulting, with a focus on the manufacturing, construction, and retail industries. Daniel graduated from the Dale Carnegie leadership course in 2024 and is dedicated to professional development. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Northwood University. Based in the Saginaw office, Daniel continues to make a meaningful impact by helping businesses thrive.
Nicholas McFadden, CPA, brings a depth of knowledge to the Tax & Consulting Service Line, specializing in strategic tax planning, multi-state taxation, corporate restructuring, and compliance. His diverse experience spans the construction, retail, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services industries. Holding a Master of Science in Taxation from Eastern Michigan University, Nicholas’ proactive approach and technical knowledge are valued assets to the Ann Arbor office and his clients.
Steve Soules, CPA, E.A., serves nonprofit and for-profit organizations and specializes in tax preparation, compilations, and reviews. A member of the Tax & Consulting Service Line, Steve holds the Enrolled Agent credential, the highest designation awarded by the IRS to tax professionals. Outside the office, he gives back to the community as a volunteer for Barry County United Way, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He is a graduate of Davenport University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration in Accounting, and he recently completed the Dale Carnegie leadership course. He is based in the Kalamazoo office.
Joey Winterstein, CPA, has been a key contributor to the Assurance Service Line since joining Yeo & Yeo in 2019. He specializes in audits of school districts, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare organizations. Joey is a member of the firm’s Education Services Group and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with clients and the community. He is a member of the Michigan School Business Officials and has presented on auditing topics at the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference. In the community, he serves as Treasurer of the Saginaw Valley Zoological Society (Saginaw Children’s Zoo). He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Northwood University and is based in the firm’s Saginaw office.
“As we continue to grow, we are excited to see many individuals step into leadership roles,” said Yeo & Yeo President & CEO Dave Youngstrom. “Daniel, Nicholas, Steve, and Joey have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and commitment to the core values that define our firm, and we look forward to their continued success.”