With a genius for networking and an acute sense for numbers, Ann Black Eidswick has redefined the role of the tax preparation and business accounting firm. For more than 30 years, she’s advised businesses, political committees, and individuals. Ann gets deeply involved with her clients, whether the job is winning a political campaign, thriving in business, connecting with important allies, or meeting financial goals. Ann has the unique ability to identify issues, assemble the required talent, and provide inspiration to see the job to completion. Ann is a dedicated activist and involved with many profit and nonprofit organizations in the community, including the McKinley Foundation, where she served as a trustee on the Executive Board, as well as Oakland University Foundation, Cleary College, InterFirst Federal Savings Bank, Eastern Michigan University Foundation, Michigan Kidney Foundation, Variety Children's Charity, and dozens more. She holds a BBA in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University.

Ann can be contacted at (734) 994-1288 ext 206

Brenda, a Certified Public Accountant, is the Chief Operating Officer with Renaissance Financial Group. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Madonna University in 1991. Brenda began her career at Arthur Andersen, LLP and specialized in tax accounting, planning and compliance for businesses and individuals. Subsequently, she left Andersen to join the Manufacturing Tax Practice at Plante & Moran, LLP. Her focus was to utilize the practical experience and planning skills earned at Andersen and apply them specifically to business accounting for middle market manufacturers. In addition, Brenda organized a State Tax Group at a firm wide level. Her big firm experience has included substantial staff training on a variety of technical tax issues.

After obtaining a high level of tax expertise as well as hands on experience, Brenda sought out extraordinary business opportunities such as international acquisitions, not-for-profit organizations and a multitude of projects in the legal arena. Now, with a deep and well rounded set of business and technical skills as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Brenda is well equipped to represent Renaissance at the high professional standards to which its clients have become accustom to. Her main goal is to exceed each and every client’s expectation.

Brenda is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. In years past, Brenda has served on the Legislative and Administrative Review Subcommittee for the MACPA and as a Board Member for the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Brenda can be contacted at (734) 994-1288 ext 201

Anna has been involved in the world of complex business accounting since 1990. She is a graduate of the prestigious Financial Economic University in Moscow, and worked for Russia's largest company, Gazprom, for over 10 years. Anna is a specialist in financial analysis, budgeting, and Controllership, having served as Controller to one of Gazprom's largest divisions. Anna knows how to turn huge volumes of raw data into real information that’s useful in making real-life decisions.

Anna can be contacted at (734) 994-1288 ext 205

Lerona had assisted, scolded, coddled, and generally earned the respect of candidates and political committees for over 5 years now. Having managed campaign filings for four Michigan Supreme Court Justices, dozens of state and local committees, and a candidate for US Senate, she is a master at multi-tasking, setting goals, and making deadlines. Lerona runs the campaign finance operations and reporting system that keeps all our candidates and committees on time and in compliance.

Lerona can be contacted at (734) 994-1288 ext 200

Jeanne brings over 25 years of public accounting experience to our firm. She is a graduate of Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Initially enrolled to practice before the IRS she earned her CPA certificate in Florida in 1983. In 2003 she moved back to her family roots in Big Rapids, Michigan. Her work experience includes working for regional CPA firms and being a principal in her own company which she merged with a regional firm in 1991.

Throughout her career, Jeanne’s primary focus has been assisting her clients with tax planning, estate planning, trust administration, and financial planning. She enjoys the “one on one” experience of seeing her clients and their families reach their financial goals.

Jeanne is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Jeanne can be contacted at (734) 994-1288 ext 207