Yeo & Yeo Reelects Jamie Rivette and David Jewell to Board of Directors
Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan CPA and advisory firm, announces the reelection of Jamie Rivette, CPA, CGFM, and David Jewell, CPA, to Yeo & Yeo’s board of directors, effective January 1, 2025.
Jamie Rivette, CPA, CGFM, is a Principal in the Saginaw office and leads Yeo & Yeo’s Assurance Service Line. Holding the Certified Government Financial Manager credential, Jamie is recognized for her knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting. As the Assurance Service Line leader, she oversees the quality and growth of Yeo & Yeo’s audit and assurance practice firm-wide. Jamie’s influence extends beyond the firm as she serves on the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee and the Mentoring and Membership Committee. She is committed to the community, serving as treasurer of the Hemlock School Board of Education and as a Junior League Community Advisory Board member. Jamie has been celebrated for her leadership, receiving the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award in 2019. Within Yeo & Yeo, she has been a champion of initiatives that foster growth and mentorship, including career maps and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Dave Jewell, CPA, is the Managing Principal of Yeo & Yeo’s Kalamazoo office and leader of the firm’s Tax & Consulting Service Line and Tax Advisory Group. In this role, he develops strategy and manages the growth of the firm’s tax and consulting practice, workforce, and capabilities. Dave is dedicated to making Yeo & Yeo a place where our people can find purpose, growth opportunities, and a sense of belonging and camaraderie. With more than 22 years of public accounting experience and a dedication to impactful client service, Dave’s expertise includes tax planning, business succession planning, and business consulting. He shares his knowledge through internal training and has hosted several episodes of Yeo & Yeo’s Everyday Business podcast. Beyond his professional contributions, Dave serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of the Portage Community Center, demonstrating his commitment to community involvement.
“Having both of the firm’s service line leaders on the board strengthens our collaborative approach, ensuring we can best serve and support our people and clients,” says Dave Youngstrom, President & CEO. “Jamie and Dave bring unique insights that will guide us toward continued success.”
Jamie and Dave are joined on the board by Jacob Sopczynski, CPA, Principal in Yeo & Yeo’s Flint office, and Tammy Moncrief, CPA, Principal in Yeo & Yeo’s Troy office, who will serve the second year of their two-year terms.