Client Success Stories

When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued Michigan’s initial stay-at-home order on March 24 in response to the global pandemic, Wixom-based manufacturer Firebolt Group shuttered operations along with so many other businesses across the state.  But the 15-year-old company, which is known for its cutting-edge LED signs and innovative digital display products for many top brands, wasn’t down for long – the team quickly formed plans to help their community by manufacturing something else entirely. “Within 24 hours, we had developed our own face shield prototype,” said Brian Sciackitano, Firebolt Group’s chief operating officer, of the business’ decision to pivot toward creating in-demand personal protection equipment, or PPE...

West Michigan Partnership for Children, Kristyn Peck, CEO The West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC) is the first performancebased foster care service delivery model in Michigan. It places children removed from their homes due to abandonment, abuse, or neglect in safe, family-like settings with culturally responsive and trauma-informed services. How does Rehmann help empower your purpose? Rehmann helped set up our IT infrastructure and still manages it...

Scott Gaulden, Vice President and General Manager, Simmons Floor Covering At Simmons Floor Covering, making clients happy is a team effort. With the help of accounting expertise, the number of satisfied customers has grown. What brought you to Rehmann? We had some tax concerns and wanted a line of credit...

Jean Botti, CEO, VoltAero Rehmann client Jean Botti’s success spans multiple countries and decades. Today, his firm VoltAero creates hybrid electric propulsion systems for a new era of safe, eco-friendly flight. How does Rehmann provide value? They give me comfort because they’re taking care of me and my family while I’m doing my job...

Bret Lewis, COO and CFO, UV Angel UV Angel is a technology company focused on helping patients, employees and families live healthier lives through the use of proprietary UV-C systems. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Bret Lewis sheds light on this early stage company and how Rehmann helps. Please describe UV Angel’s team. UV Angel extends our internal expertise and resources by leveraging strategic relationships with outside professional firms such as Rehmann...

In 1958, Ed and Faith Corcoran started Wolverine Fire Protection Co. out of their garage in Mt. Morris, Mich. Their team was a hungry group with a humble beginning...

Gregory Sanial, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university in Allendale, Mich., that educates students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies. It was named one of America's 100 best college buys for the 23rd year in a row. How does Rehmann help Grand Valley?..

Background For more than 10 years, Rehmann has been providing Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers, Inc. proactive solutions. Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers offers senior living accommodations throughout Jackson, Brooklyn and Spring Arbor, MI, to meet the needs of every resident — from independent living to skilled care for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Owner Lloyd Ganton found himself in need of a new firm when his local CPA lacked the resources to help him with some passive activity loss issues related to tax filing, and he also wanted to attract and retain employees...

Rehmann Corporate Investigative Services (CIS) is the background firm of choice for people who need to protect family and business interests from outside threats.  Rehmann CIS does not make your hiring decisions. Our background investigations gather the intelligence you need to make informed decisions on job applicants — from the people who care for your children to the people who handle your financial interests. We provide background services to family offices throughout the country...

Choon's Design – the company behind Rainbow Loom – started with humble beginnings in founder and CEO Choon Ng's living room. He wanted a way to spend more time with his daughters, who were making bracelets out of small rubber bands. His fingers were too big, so Choon used his engineering background to develop a wooden board with pins so he could more easily maneuver the bands. Multiple enhancements later, that wooden board transformed into Rainbow Loom...