Thomas W., McDonald, Jr., Attorney, CPA
Managing Partner

Tom has been a licensed CPA since 1976 and manages McDonald & Associates, as well as assisting in legal matters and preparing tax returns. In 1981, he became a licensed Attorney and was appointed as a Chapter 13 and Chapter 12 U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee in 1982. Tom became a licensed private pilot in 1972 with commercial, instrument and twin-engine ratings. In his leisure time he enjoys restoring of Chris Craft wooden boats.

Education
University of Michigan JD Thomas Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Business Administration

Associations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Bar Association
Saginaw County Bar Association
National Association of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustees

Email: tmcdonaldjr@mcdonaldcpas.com

Annette Hugo McTaggart CPA, CFP®, CVA
Managing Principle

Annette serves clients as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Valuation Analyst. In 1991, Annette was admitted to the United States Tax court. She provides clients with accounting and tax preparation, valuations, pension plans and litigation support services. In her free time, Annette enjoys bicycling, boating and skiing with her family.

Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Associations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Northeastern Estate Planning Council
International Board of Certified Financial Planners

Community Involvement
The Junction of Hope board member
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Finance Committee Member
St Jude Thaddeus Faith Formation
Mid Michigan Estate Planning Council

Email: amctaggart@mcdonaldcpas.com

Tiffany Fortier
Accountant/Payroll Manager

Tiffany is the McDonald & Associates Payroll Manager. In addition to her payroll processing duties, she specializes in agricultural bookkeeping and returns. Her other responsibilities include the preparation of individual, business and nonprofit tax returns, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll tax reports and financial statements. She has been with McDonald & Associates since 2005. When at home she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children in addition to helping with the family farm. Her and her family love to go camping and anything that involves the outdoors. 

Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelors of Professional Accounting

Community Involvement
Tiffany is active in her community as Spaulding Township Treasurer and a session member of her church

Email: tfortier@mcdonaldcpas.com

Betsy Walraven
Accountant, Certified Payroll Specialist

Betsy brings thirty years of industry experience to her responsibilities of preparing financial statements, corporate tax returns, and processing payroll and payroll tax.

Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts

Associations
National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers

Email: bwalraven@mcdonaldcpas.com

Courtney Rogers
Customer Service Specialist

Courtney is experienced in auditing, accounts receivables and payables, general bookkeeping, general accounting, reconciling accounts, and monthly balancing of accounts. She is responsible for greeting clients, setting up appointments, deposits, filing, assembling tax returns and any duties assigned by or not completed by fellow staff members. Courtney has been married for sixteen years and has three teenage daughters plus two dogs. She spends time in the outdoors walking, running, rollerblading, floating in the pool, relaxing at the beach, or up north on Drummond Island or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Courtney enjoys going to the gym, being with friends or a good book.

Education
Delta College
Accounting courses

Email: crogers@mcdonaldcpas.com

Colleen Doughty
Accountant

Colleen’s duties include the preparation of business financial statements, payroll, payroll taxes and tax forms, accounts payables and accounts receivables, as well as office supervision. She has over 30 years of industry experience and in her free time enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Education
Brown City High School
Central Michigan University
Saginaw Valley State University

Email: cdoughty@mcdonaldcpas.com

Susie Hackenberg
Accountant

Susie spent over 19 years in the credit union industry in accounting, consumer lending, mortgage lending,

budget counseling, supervisor roles, and member service. She has also worked in other accounting, payroll,

finance, and supervisory/management roles, including H&R Block as a seasonal tax preparer for over 10 years. At McDonald & Associates, Susie’s duties include tax preparation, bookkeeping/accounting, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, payroll tax reporting, and other office duties as assigned. When not working, she enjoys watching and attending different types of sporting events and concerts, line dancing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Education

Northwood University
Masters of Business Administration, Bachelors of Business Administration major in Accounting, minor in Management
Delta College
Business and accounting courses
H&R Block income tax courses