Tribal Finance Director: Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM
I am a Principal of governmental services with the Grand Rapids, Michigan office of Rehmann Robson. In 1995 I joined the firm with a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, and quickly developed a specialty in governmental auditing and consulting. I am a Certified Government Financial Manager, an advisor to the GFOA’s Standing Committee on Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting, a member of the GFOA’s Special Review Committee for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting (CAFR) Program. Over the past seven years, I have served in various capacities for tribal governments, including external audit manager, Internal Auditor, and contracted Finance Director. Through my various roles within Rehmann Robson, I have overseen the complete redesign of tribal finance departments. I am a member of the Association of Government Accountants, and the Government Finance Officer’s Association, and the Native American Finance Officer’s Association. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with my wife Beccy and daughter Kira (age 6).
Contact Information:
Stephen W. Blann
Tribal Finance Director
269-729-5151
sblann@nhbpi.com
Assistant Finance Director: Brenda DeMott, CPA
I am a Certified Public Accountant and Sr. Staff Auditor of Governmental Services with the Jackson office of Rehmann Robson. I joined the firm in 2004 with a BBA in General Business and a BBA in Accounting from Davenport University. I have gained experience in accounting through the years and in May 2005 became a CPA.
I work on a variety of audits including cities, counties and several non-profit organizations. In July 2004, I joined the Tribe as the Assistant Finance Director. I am a member of the Michigan Association on Certified Public Accountants. Currently, I live in Jackson, Michigan.
Contact Information:
Brenda DeMott
Assistant Finance Director
269-729-5151
bdemott@nhbpi.com
Tribal Finance Assistant: Alison Magda
I recently joined the Tribal Administrative Staff as the Finance Assistant. I have previously worked in both the public and private accounting sectors. This is my first experience in Government accounting and I am excited to be gaining new skills.
I grew up in Suttons Bay where I was involved in volleyball, track & field, and band. I earned my B.S. in Biology from Alma College in 1994 while also participating in track & field, concert band and orchestra. I earned my Accounting degree from Thomson Education in 2001 and am currently working on my MBA.
I moved back to Michigan in 2005 after 10 years in Arizona. My husband David and I were married in 2006 and I am now a step-mom to two boys. I still enjoy sports and math and have spent time coaching middle school track & field and tutoring. My hobbies include cross-stitching, reading, playing my piano and singing. I explore my great love for music and traveling when I can and was fortunate to be able to put them together in 2006 when David and I went to Poland with a choir I belonged to.
Contact Information:
Alison Magda
Tribal Finance Assistant
269-729-5151
amagda@nhbpi.com