A Professional Team of CPAs for Tax, Financial and Business Needs
The strength of our firm begins with the experience level of our professionals. We believe in hiring and retaining the most competent and experienced staff of professionals possible.
Kenneth E. Zink, CPA
Ken is the Managing Partner of Janz & Knight. For over 25 years Ken has worked with closely held businesses to develop well-rounded tax, financial and wealth transfer strategies to help his clients achieve their objectives. Ken is a highly-respected authority in the fields of accounting and taxation of auto dealerships and has developed an excellent understanding of the issues unique to that industry. In addition, Ken also has a strong understanding of the accounting and tax issues of many other industries including: manufacturing, construction, individual taxation, estate planning, employee benefit plans, professional, retail, service, real-estate and restaurant.
Ken obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University and has been with the firm since that time.
Ken is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
John M. Foster, CPA
John is a Partner at Janz & Knight. For over 25 years John has worked with closely held businesses to develop well-rounded tax, financial and wealth transfer strategies to help his clients achieve their objectives. During his career, John has also developed an outstanding working knowledge of accounting and taxation issues in the following industries: auto dealerships, manufacturing, real-estate, golf course management, service, professional, estate planning, employee benefit plans, non-profit, individual taxation and restaurants.
John works diligently to maintain the firm’s high standards of technical compliance, continuing education and staff development. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from Oakland University and has been with Janz & Knight since that time.
John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
John E. Mielke Jr, CPA
John is a Partner at Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 20 years. John specializes in the accounting and taxation of auto dealerships, as well as audits of employee benefit plans. During the course of his career, John has built and established an excellent understanding of the technical and practical issues inherent in the success of any closely held business. Additional industries of expertise for John include: manufacturing, retail, individual taxation, real-estate and construction.
John obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and has been with the firm since that time.
John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Troy R. Forman, CPA
Troy is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 25 years. Troy specializes in the fields of accounting and taxation of auto dealerships and has a strong understanding of the issues unique to that industry. Troy has a complete understanding of the accounting and tax issues of many other industries including: manufacturing, service, construction, real estate and individual taxation.
Troy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Baker College.
Troy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
James P. Lynn, CPA, CFE, CIA
Jim is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 25 years. Jim is a highly-respected authority in the fields of accounting and taxation of auto dealerships and has developed a strong understanding of the issues unique to that industry. Jim works with many closely held businesses reviewing internal controls and establishing fraud prevention and detection programs. In addition, Jim possesses a strong understanding of the accounting and tax issues of many other industries including: manufacturing, employee benefit plans, service, construction, individual taxation and real estate. Jim is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Walsh College and obtained a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College.
Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Colin J. Taylor, CPA
Colin is a CPA with Janz & Knight serving as the firm's Tax Manager and has been practicing for over 15 years. Colin has a strong understanding of the accounting and tax issues of many industries including: manufacturing, service, professional, retail, individual taxation, non-profit, and real estate.
Colin obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Walsh College.
Colin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Elyse D. Koerber, CPA
Elyse is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 8 years. Elyse is a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with specialized experience in business bookkeeping, tax accounting, financial management, including trust & estates. She has a reputation for investigating and resolving a variety of complex and unique tax & accounting issues as well as constantly striving for process improvement.
Elyse graduated from Eastern Michigan University obtaining a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting Information Systems.
Elyse is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Ryan D. Hamlin, CPA
Ryan is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 10 years. Ryan specializes in accounting and taxation of various industries including: construction, real estate, employee benefit plans, manufacturing & distribution, service, and individual taxation.
Ryan graduated from Michigan State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting.
Ryan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Chirag R. Patel, CPA
Chirag is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 25 years. Chirag specializes in accounting and taxation of various industries including: broadcasting, construction, manufacturing and distribution, service, software development, and is well experienced in taxation of individual, corporate, fiduciary, and non-profit organizations.
Chirag graduated from Gujarat University, India, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce as well as Bachelor of Law(Special) and was a Fellow Chartered Accountant from Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants, before earning CPA and CIA credentials from Michigan.
Chirag is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Yuting Sheng, CPA
Yuting Sheng is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 6 years. Yuting specializes in accounting and taxation of various industries including: construction, real estate, manufacturing & distribution, service, and individual taxation.
Yuting graduated from Northwood University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.
Yuting is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Patrick M. Foster, CPA
Patrick is a CPA with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 2 years. Patrick specializes in accounting and taxation of various industries including: construction, real estate, employee benefit plans, trusts, manufacturing & distribution, service, and individual taxation.
Patrick graduated from Oakland University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance.
Patrick is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Anthony J. Freeman
Anthony is an Accountant with Janz & Knight and has been practicing for over 17 years. Anthony specializes in the fields of accounting and taxation of auto dealerships and has a strong understanding of the issues unique to that industry. Anthony is also involved in accounting and taxation of many other industries including: manufacturing, service, construction, real estate and individual taxation.
Anthony graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Baker College.
Anthony is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Shelly R. Morgenstern
Shelly is the Office Manager at Janz & Knight. Shelly has been with Janz & Knight for over 11 years. In this role she supports the professional staff and provides a significant amount of client assistance.