Kruggel Lawton Announces 2024 Promotions

Kruggel Lawton CPAs is delighted to announce the promotion of eight of its professionals in the firm.

Michelle Gantt is a Senior Staff Accountant in the firm's South Bend, Ind. office working with the Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team. She received her B.S. in Business with a concentration in Accounting from Indiana University South Bend. In her free time, Michelle enjoys traveling to new and familiar places, reading, and home renovation projects.

Spenser Gilbert, CPA is a Senior Manager in the firm's Elkhart, Ind. office. He received his BSBA with a focus in Accounting from Trine University. He is experienced in audits, reviews, and compilations, as well as employee benefit plan audits. He is a member of the AICPA and INCPAS. In his free time Spenser enjoys spending time with his wife in the outdoors playing tennis, golf, snow skiing and water skiing. He also enjoys playing both ice and roller hockey.

Marcus Housholder is a Senior Staff Accountant in the firm's Goshen, Ind. office working on individual, corporate, and property tax return preparations. He received his B.A. in Accounting with minors in Business and Entrepreneurship from Goshen College. Marcus is an avid reader and enjoys skiing in the winter months, playing disc golf and board games, and spending time with his family and friends.

Vikki Miller is a Senior Staff Accountant in the firm's South Bend, Ind. office. She serves KL clients through the preparation of individual and corporate returns and estimated tax payment calculations. Vikki is also the treasurer for the John Glenn Education Foundation. When she's not at the office, Vikki enjoys spending time with her husband and four children doing puzzles, playing board games or cards. She also enjoys alone time reading, crafting, and scrapbooking.

Amber Newcomer is a Manager in the firm's Elkhart, Ind. office. She attended Indiana University South Bend where she received a B.S. in Accounting, high distinction. Amber is primarily involved with audit, review, and compilations services, as well as employee benefit plan audits and tax preparation. In her spare time, Amber enjoys spending time with her son.

Savannah Nichols, CPA, is a Senior Staff Accountant in the firm's Elkhart, Ind. office. She received a B.S. in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Finance as well as her MBA from Trine University. Savannah is a member of the AICPA and is experienced in individual and corporate tax and assurance work. She spends her free time playing with her three dogs, JoJo, Oakley, and Cooper. She also enjoys continuing to improve her musical talents through singing and playing piano and guitar.

Kyannah Stull is a Senior Staff Accountant in the firm's South Bend, Ind. office.  She received a B.S. in Accounting and her MBA from Grace College. Kyannah's area of service include audits, reviews and compilation engagements. In her free time, she enjoys working out, coaching basketball and spending time with her dog, Teddy. She also spends lots of quality time with her nieces and nephews.

Jill Wood is a Manager in the firm's St. Joseph, Mich. office working with the CAAS team. She received a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University and her MBA from Western Michigan University. Jill prepares financial statements, offers general accounting and QuickBooks consulting, and assists with corporate and individual tax planning preparation. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Doug, photography, and taking advantage of outdoor activities in the St. Joseph area. She has two grown children, Addison and Claire.