Connor Braun

Connor Braun is a Manager in the Tax & Consulting Service Line. He specializes in tax planning and preparation with an emphasis on the manufacturing, construction, and real estate industries. He is based in the Saginaw office.

Specializations

  • Business and individual tax planning with an emphasis on the manufacturing, construction, and real estate industries.

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Central Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, accounting

Professional Membership

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Daniel Gruzd II is a Manager based in the firm’s Saginaw office. He specializes in tax planning and business consulting with an emphasis on the manufacturing, construction, and retail industries.

Specializations

  • Business consulting
  • Reviewed financial statements
  • GAAP basis financial statements
  • Business and individual tax planning
  • Experience in the following industries – manufacturing, construction, and retail

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Northwood University, Master of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Saginaw Valley State University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Dale Carnegie graduate

Professional Membership

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

Publications/Seminars

  • Understanding the Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill – presented at Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce’s small business development program, November 2025
  • Understanding the Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill – presented at Midland Business Alliance’s Issues and Answers, November 2025

Nicholas McFadden is a Manager based in the firm’s Ann Arbor office. He specializes in tax planning and business consulting. He has experience serving organizations in a wide range of industries, including construction, retail, manufacturing, transportation, real estate, and professional services.

Specializations

  • Strategic tax planning and compliance for businesses
  • Multi-state taxation
  • Corporate restructuring

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Political Science
  • Eastern Michigan University, Master of Science in Taxation

Professional membership

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Jennifer Tobias is a Principal in the Kalamazoo office. She is the leader of the firm’s Construction Services Groups and is co-leader of the Death Care Services Group. She is also a member of the Agribusiness Services Group. Jen joined Yeo & Yeo in 2006.

Specializations

  • Federal income tax planning and preparation
  • State and local tax research, including nexus and income apportionment issues
  • Agribusiness taxation and credits
  • Examination and preparation of Prepaid Cemetery and Funeral Home Sales Act annual reports
  • QuickBooks consulting, including setup and training

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
  • Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
  • Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor

Professional Membership

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Suppliers Sales Club
  • Michigan Farm Bureau – Barry County
  • HBA of Western Michigan
  • Construction Financial Management Association
  • Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association

Publications/Seminars

Community Involvement

  • Team of Professional Women Network, board member, 2008-2014
  • Poultry Development Committee – Barry County, past president, 2012-2013
  • Small Animal Sale Clerk – Barry County, 2014 to present
  • Small Animal Sale Committee Treasurer – Barry County, 2015 to present
  • 4-H Advisory Council Co-treasurer – Barry County, 2016 to present
  • Big Brothers Big Sister Bowl-a-thon, participant, 2016-2017
  • Western Michigan Home Builders Charity Truck Pull, volunteer
  • Western Michigan Home Builders Home Expo, volunteer

Alex Wilson is a Principal in the Alma office. He is a member of the firm’s Agribusiness Services Group, the Construction Services Group and the Cannabis Services Group. Alex joined Yeo & Yeo in 2014.

Specializations

  • Business advisory services
  • Business succession planning and strategy implementation
  • Tax planning and preparation with an emphasis on the construction and agribusiness sectors
  • Specialization in Cannabis advisory, tax and accounting solutions, including license application consulting, entity selection and access to capital assistance

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • Central Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, accounting

Professional Membership

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Agribusiness Task Force
  • Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association
  • Associated Builders and Contractors – Greater Michigan
  • Home Builders Association of Saginaw
  • Home Builders Association of Central Michigan
  • Michigan Agri-Business Association

Publications/Seminars

Community Involvement

  • Yeo & Yeo Foundation board, Past President
  • Central Michigan University Accounting Advisory Council
  • Special Olympics of Michigan, Volunteer
  • Children’s Discovery Academy, past Board Treasurer
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Past Volunteer
  • Youth sports, Past Coach