BLYSTONE & BAILEY CPAS - Key Persons


Ammie Carney

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT
Ammie started with B&B as an administrative assistant in 2012. In addition to her administrative duties, she now is responsible for payroll processing, accounts payable, client bookkeeping and financial statement preparation.

Bart Blystone

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Bart has been with our firm since 2017. He has 10+ years of accounting expertise and oversees auditing, compliance, and internal control services, as well as tax planning for businesses and individuals. Bart graduated in 2010 from Alma College with his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting. He is active in the community where he serves as a member of the Finance Committee for the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, GI-Tech Center Accounting Business Advisory Board. Bart has also been involved in the Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee.

Cora Mallory

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant

DeAnne Rydman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Staff Accountant
  • Senior Staff Accountant With B & B and Has Been
DeAnne is a senior staff accountant with B&B and has been with the firm since 1999 working in our Midland office. DeAnne specializes in income taxes, payroll, bookkeeping and financial statement preparation. DeAnne works very closely with her church and the youth program, and enjoys being busy with her grandchildren. Education INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration

Deonna Kremsreiter

Job Titles:
  • Senior Staff Accountant

Ellyn Ecker

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant

Glen Blystone

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Glen received his Business Administration degree from Michigan State University in 1973 and completed postgraduate accounting work also from Michigan State in 1976. He immediately started work in public accounting and then in 1986, created with friend Tom, Blystone & Bailey, CPAs, PC. Glen has served as Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Isabella County Board of Commissioners and is currently an advisory board member for Mid-Michigan Community College. He also serves as a board member at Mercantile Bank and is past Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Hailey Hochstetler

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant

Haley Westall

Job Titles:
  • STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Haley started with the firm in 2017 while attending college. In 2019 she earned her Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University. As a staff accountant her primary duties include individual and business tax preparation, auditing, bookkeeping and payroll tax preparation. Haley also helps oversee Blystone & Bailey's Marketing Department. She enjoys connecting with current and future clients and loves meeting new people throughout the community. Education Central Michigan University Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration

Heather Faber

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Jaclyn Helmer

Job Titles:
  • STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Jaclyn joined our staff in November of 2016 and specializes in client bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial statement and income tax preparation. Jaclyn graduated from Central Michigan University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has recently earned the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification. Jaclyn is currently sitting for the CPA exam with hopes of obtaining her license.

Jenae Tuma

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT
Jenae joined our staff in December 2019 and manages all of Blystone & Bailey's administrative duties and specializes in client bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll processing, and 1099 preparation. Jenae has obtained an accounting transfer degree from Mid Michigan College and is now attending Oakland University to complete her Bachelor's in Accounting.

Jill Bourland - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • PARTNER
  • HCCP
Jill has been with our firm since 1996 and became Partner in 2018. During her twenty-three years, she has been involved in planning, conducting and overseeing the audit practice, as well as a Quality Control Reviewer. Her audit experience includes Non-profit entities, Governmental Audits including MSHDA and HUD audits, construction and hotel/restaurant entities. Education CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Jon Crowley

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Leah has been with our firm since 2008. She received her Master of Accountancy in 2006 from Michigan State University. Leah has experience with tax preparation, audits, and payroll for a variety of clients in small business and non-profit, as well as oil and gas. She is a board member of United Way of Gratiot and Isabella County. Leah is also a member of the Women's Initiative Committee with the Mt. Pleasant Community Foundation, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Leah also graduated from the Rollie Denison Leadership program through the Chamber of Commerce.

Jonathon Crowley

Jon has been with our firm since 2015 and has been working in public accounting since 2011. Jon's areas of focus include business and individual tax preparation, tax projections, strategic planning, financial statement preparation, consulting and buy/sell transaction structuring. He is an active member in the community and graduated from the Rollie Denison Leadership program through the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in 2017.

Leah Blystone

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator

Leah Rau

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
Leah has been with our firm since 2008 after receiving her Master's of Accountancy in 2006 from Michigan State University. Leah has experience with tax preparation, audits, and payroll for a variety of clients in small business and non-profit, as well as oil and gas. Along with her commitment to community service, Leah has also graduated from the Rollie Denison Leadership program through the Chamber of Commerce.

Michael Shryock

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant

Nathan Haines

Job Titles:
  • PRINCIPAL
Nathan has been with our firm since 2012. He received his Business Administration degree from Central Michigan University in 2011.Nate has experience with a broad range of clients including audit and tax preparation related to MSHDA, including LIHTC Cost Certifications, Federal and State Historic Tax Credits, hotel/restaurant, and commercial real estate. Nate is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Young Professionals Network. He graduated from both the Rollie Denison Leadership program and Capstone Leadership program through the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.

Pam Fitzpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Senior Administrative Assistant
  • SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT
Pamela is a Senior Administrative Assistant and has been with the firm since 1990. Pamela has over 35 years of experience working for CPA firms. She specializes in cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and administrative tasks.

Paul Truman

Job Titles:
  • PARTNER
  • HCCP
Paul has been with our firm since 2002. Paul has experience with a broad range of clients including extensive audit and tax experience in MSHDA, hotel/restaurant, and commercial real estate. In 2009, he completed the Leadership Institute Program through Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce. Education CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Ryan Bragg

Job Titles:
  • STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Ryan joined our firm in 2015 and currently serves as Staff Accountant. Ryan's expertise spans across several departments including payroll processing, client bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and income tax preparation for business and individuals.

Sidney Peterson

Job Titles:
  • STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Sidney started with us in November of 2020 as a Staff Accountant. She has a Bachelor's of Professional Accountancy from Saginaw Valley State University. While in college, she was an active member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society.

Stu Kruske

Job Titles:
  • Systems Administrator

Taylor Rice

Job Titles:
  • STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Taylor started with us in 2017 and works in our Midland office. She graduated in 2018 from Northwood University with her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. Taylor spends her time working on a variety of tasks including payroll preparation, individual and business tax preparation, client bookkeeping and financial statement preparation. Taylor is currently studying to sit for the CPA exam.

Thomas Bailey

Tom attended Ferris State University and received his Business Administration degree in 1972. He then started work in public accounting and in 1986 he created with friend Glen, Blystone & Bailey, CPAs, PC. Tom has over 40 years of experience in public accounting experience. He is a board member of the Universalist Fellowship in Midland and is and active member of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.