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Our Firm

For years, Great Lakes Management Consultants has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.

Great Lakes Management Consultants is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Great Lakes Management Consultants is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Great Lakes Management Consultants receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Michael N. Pangori, CPA MST

mpangori@glmcpa.com 313-886-8700

Michael Pangori began his employment at Great Lakes Management Consultants 1991.

He attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1984 with a bachelor of arts in accounting. He earned his CPA designation in 1988 and his Master of Taxation degree from Walsh College in 1992.

Mike is a member of the:

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants - 1988

He resides in Grosse Pointe with his wife Teri.

Steven M. Garbarino, CPA

sgarbarino@glmcpa.com 313-886-8700 ext. 11

Steven M. Garbarino began his employment at Great Lakes Management Consultants in 1994.

He attended Aquinas College and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1982 with a bachelors degree in business administration. He passed the uniform CPA examination in May 1986.

Steven is a member of the:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - 1999
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants - 1987
  • Charter member of the National Association of Health Care Consultants

Steven is past treasurer of the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Lacrosse Officials Association.

He resides in the City of Grosse Pointe with his wife Michelle. They have three grown children. His hobbies include sports officiating and gardening.

Carlos Abundis, II, CPA

Carlos Abundis began his employment with Great Lakes Management Consultants in 2003. He previously was employed at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Detroit, Michigan. Before moving to Michigan, he was employed with Carneiro, Chumney & Co., LLC in San Antonio, Texas.

He attended Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas and graduated in 1985. He earned his CPA designation in 1987. He is licensed to practice in Texas and Michigan.

Carlos is a member of the:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – 1988
  • Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants – 1987
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants – 1988

He has served on the board of several non-profits including Big Brothers Big Sisters.

He resides in Grosse Pointe Park with his two children. His hobbies include family and traveling.

Dennis McKay, CPA

dmckay@glmcpa.com 313-886-8700

Dennis McKay began his employment at Great Lakes Management Consultants in 1999.

He attended University of Michigan Flint and graduated in 1993 with a bachelors degree in business administration. He passed the uniform CPA examination in May 2006.

Dennis is a member of the:

  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants - 2007

He resides in Clinton Township with his wife Sharon and two children.

Joanne E. Niederoest, CPA CFE

Joanne E. Niederoest began her employment at Great Lakes Management Consultants in 2009. She previously was employed at General Motors Corporation and Arthur Anderson Co.

She attended Central Michigan University and graduated in 1964 with a bachelors degree in accounting and in 1968 with a Masters in Business Administration. She earned her CPA designation in 1970.

Joanne is a member of the:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - 1970
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants - 1970
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - 1993

She resides in Grosse Pointe Farms with her husband, Bob. She has one grown child.

Stacey Lees

staceylees@glmcpa.com 313-886-8700 ext. 14