Staff

Departments:

 

AUDIT DEPARTMENT

Name: Matt Franti
Professional Title: Staff Auditor
Year Hired: 2008
Education: Graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in accounting
Personal Background: Originally from Bruce Crossing, he graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School and currently resides in Marquette
Hobbies: Athletics, reading, listening to music and road trips
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 13
Email: MFranti@mthn.com

 

Name: Brett Girard
Professional Title: Staff Auditor
Year Hired: 2009
Education: Graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's degree in business administration with accounting and marketing majors
Personal Background: Born and raised in Marquette; played collegiate tennis at MTU
Hobbies: Sports, outdoors and traveling
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 34
Email: BGirard@mthn.com

 

Name: Jaime Houghton, CPA, CMA, CIA
Professional Title: Senior Auditor
Year Hired: 2006
Education: Graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in managerial accounting
Personal Background: Originally from Stevens Point, WI; she and her husband, Brian live in Shelter Bay
Hobbies:

Snowmobiling, hiking and watching NMU hockey

Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 33
Email: JHoughton@mthn.com

 

Name: Nicole Klenc
Professional Title: Staff Auditor
Year Hired: 2006
Education: Graduated from Northern Michigan University in December 2006 with a bachelor's degree in accounting
Personal Background: Hometown is Sparta, WI; currently resides in Ishpeming with her husband, Matt
Hobbies: Softball and scuba diving
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 26
Email: NKlenc@mthn.com

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TAX DEPARTMENT

Name: Josh Hemmila
Professional Title: Tax Accountant
Year Hired: 2004
Education: Graduated from Northern Michigan University in December of 2003 with a bachelor's degree in accounting/computer information systems and economics
Personal Background: Resides in Negaunee
Hobbies: Reading, fishing and other outdoor activities
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 39
Email: JHemmila@mthn.com

 

Name: Jason Ingebrigtsen, CPA
Professional Title: Senior Tax Accountant
Year Hired: 2005
Education: Graduated from Escanaba High School in 2000; graduated in 2005 from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in accounting
Personal Background: Married in 2005 and resides in Harvey with wife, Rebecca and their two sons
Hobbies: Bonsai, reading and spending time with family
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 17
Email: JIngebrigtsen@mthn.com

Name: Kara Katona, CPA
Professional Title: Senior Tax Accountant
Year Hired: 2005
Education:

Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting/computer information systems from Northern Michigan University

Community Involvement: Board of Directors of the United Way of Marquette County
Personal Background: Born in Marquette; resides in Negaunee Township with her husband, Chris
Hobbies: Travel, reading and spending time with family
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 38
Email: KKatona@mthn.com

 

Name: Robin Rauvala , CPA
Professional Title: Tax Supervisor
Year Hired: 1987
Education: Bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University
Personal Background: Born and raised in Marquette; married in 1986; has a daughter, Heidi and son, Adam
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 20
Email: RRauvala@mthn.com

 

Name: Laura Sikkema, CB
Professional Title: Tax Accountant, Certified Bookkeeper, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Year Hired: 1994
Education: Graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting
Hobbies: Reading, walking and biking
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 14
Email: LSikkema@mthn.com

 

Name: Natasha Wonch
Professional Title: Tax Accountant
Year Hired: 2008
Education: Graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting/computer information systems from Northern Michigan University
Hobbies: Running, reading and cooking
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 43
Email: NWonch@mthn.com

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PAYROLL DEPARTMENT

Name: Gretchen Devroy
Professional Title: Payroll Processor
Year Hired: 2004
Education: Graduate of Negaunee High School, certificates in medical terminology and medical transcription
Personal Background: Married over 20 years, she currently resides in Marquette with her husband Dave, sons, Gary and Ben, and daughter, Courtney
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, exercise; she also loves animals and currently has three dogs, a chicken, a rabbit and a hermit crab
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 16
Email: GDevroy@mthn.com

 

Name: Janet Dykstra
Professional Title: Payroll Coordinator
Year Hired: 1999
Education: High School Diploma, various technical courses and a member of the American Payroll Association since 2006
Community Involvement: Assists elderly individuals with various tasks
Personal Background: Married to husband, Kory for over 20 years; they reside in Gwinn with their crazy dog, B.B. King
Hobbies: Physical training, making homemade cards, mushroom and berry picking, gardening, antiquing, socializing with family and friends and being outdoors
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 28
Email: JDykstra@mthn.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

Name: Michelle Cousineau
Professional Title: Administrative Staff
Year Hired: 2001
Education: Graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek High School; graduate of Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree
Personal Background: Born and raised in Ontonagon County and currently resides in Negaunee Township with her husband, Tom and sons, Thomas and Connor
Hobbies: Reading, jogging and spending time with family and friends
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 11
Email: MCousineau@mthn.com

 

Name: Kristy Hemmila
Professional Title: Bookkeeper
Year Hired: 1998
Education: Graduate of Westwood High School; graduate of Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in accounting
Community Involvement: Board Member at Little Friends' Children's Center
Personal Background: Currently resides in Ishpeming with her husband, Eric, son, Mason and daughter, Maia
Hobbies: Quilting, reading and cross country skiing
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 24
Email: KHemmila@mthn.com

 

Name: Nikki Loehr
Professional Title: Administrative Staff
Year Hired: 2009
Education: Graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology and associate's degree in industrial maintenance technology
Personal Background: Originally from Negaunee; resides in Marquette with her husband, Aaron and their dog, Abe
Hobbies: Boating, four wheeling, snowshoeing and spending time with family and friends
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 10
Email: NLoehr@mthn.com

 

Name: Kristen Toutant
Professional Title: Technology Administrator
Year Hired: 2001
Education: Graduated summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in art & design with a concentration in electronic imaging and a minor in spanish
Personal Background: Resides in Marquette
Hobbies: Photography, travel, art and movies
Telephone: 906-228-3600, ext. 31
Email: KToutant@mthn.com

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