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Our People

Our Team

Eric Arnold, EA

Originally from Grand Rapids, Eric started Diversified Financial, Inc. in 1983. He is a partner with Robin Vleugel, who has been with the firm since 1996. Eric is the managing partner and became an Enrolled Agent in 1992.

Please feel free to contact Eric directly via email at earnold@dfitax.com

JoAnne Crane, EA

JoAnne joined Diversified Financial in 2012 after spending 33 years with H & R Block. She has been an Enrolled Agent since 1997. In addition to tax preparation, JoAnne is responsible for most farm returns that the firm prepares.

Please feel free to contact Joanne directly via email at jcrane@dfitax.com

Ron Johns, EA

Ron joined the DFI team in 2006. He is an Enrolled Agent. In addition to tax preparation, Ron represents clients in resolving tax matters with the IRS and state taxing authorities. He also handles all the tax reporting for DFI clients that have foreign bank accounts.

Please feel free to contact Ron directly via email at rjohns@dfitax.com

Nick Prakken, JD

After spending 22 years working for the IRS, Nick joined our team in 2007. In addition to tax preparation, Nick works directly with clients to resolve tax issues with the IRS and state taxing authorities. He has been a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan since 1971.

Please feel free to contact Nick directly via email at nprakken@dfitax.com

Robin Vleugel

In 1996, Robin joined forces with Diversified Financial, Inc. when she merged her tax and accounting practice with DFI. Along with being a partner at the firm, she has been an Enrolled Agent since 2003. Currently, Robin is on sabbatical, but works on a consulting basis with the firm.