Andrew L. Mitchell, ABA, EA
Managing Partner

Andy has lived in the Traverse City area since 1991. He started the firm in 1995 and has recently opened a second office in the beautiful Upper Peninsula town of Grand Marais. He graduated from Northwood University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting in 1991. He earned his Accredited Business Accountant (ABA) credential in 1995 and his certification as an Enrolled Agent (EA) in 2002. Andy enjoys the outdoors and likes to go biking, kayaking and hiking as well as working in his gardens. His other interests include music and cooking.

Kimberly Underhill, ABA, EA
Senior Accountant

Kim has lived in the Traverse City area since 1980. She graduated from Lake Superior State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a concentration in Public Accounting in 2003 and joined ALMA in 2004. Kim is a senior accountant and earned her Accredited Business Accountant (ABA) credential in December 2007 and her certification as an Enrolled Agent (EA) in May 2006. Kim’s interests include farming and working on cars.

Vickie Cooper
Staff Accountant

Vickie has lived in the Traverse City area since 1991 and joined the staff at ALMA in November 2007 as a Staff Accountant. She has over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation and earned her certification as an Enrolled Agent (EA) in December 2008. Vickie’s interests include spending time with her family, camping and reading fiction.

Beth Farrier
Bookkeeper

Beth has lived in the Traverse City area since 1985 and joined ALMA as a bookkeeper in October 2006. She is currently taking college courses in her spare time. Beth enjoys spending time with her family, camping, gardening and walking with her husband and their two dogs.

Arlene Forrester
Legal Assistant

Arlene had visited the Traverse City area for many years and has resided here permanently since 2000. She graduated from the Legal Assistant program at Oakland University and is a Certified Legal Assistant. She worked as a legal assistant for downstate law firms for 25 years and owned her own manufacturing business for 15 years prior to moving to Traverse City. She has been at ALMA since October 2006. Arlene’s interests include her family, grandchildren, sewing, crafts, golf, tennis and the vast offering of cultural events in the area.