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Kurt Rietsch

Kurt Rietsch

Accountant

Kurt Rietsch graduated from Walsh College with a Bachelors of Accountancy degree in 2004. After 10 years working for a small tax and accounting firm in Clinton Township, he ventured out and opened Rietsch Tax & Accounting two miles down the road in September 2010. In February 2012, he merged with Souriall & Associates, a 20-year-old accounting firm located in Waterford. Together. . . Rietsch, Souriall & Associates was born! His firm has since grown in both clients and staff, and in September 2023, he recently became the proud owner of a commercial building in Clinton Township where his new office is located.


As an active member of the Michigan Tax and Accounting Professionals (MTAP), he is continually provided with tax & accounting changes through its emailed newsletters and continuing education. Kurt specializes in individual & small business tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks services.


Aside from crunching numbers, Kurt enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, their three children and his farm animals. His son has a knack for working on cars and both daughters bowl for their high school's bowling team. Kurt is involved in the Knights of Columbus, and is also member of St. John Vianney Church where he volunteers throughout the year on various committees. 

Lauren Carr

Payroll Administrator

Lauren joined our team in 2010, helping with the front desk and payroll. In 2011, Kurt and Lauren partnered in Payroll Connect, LLC, a separate entity that focuses on full service payroll. Aside from payroll, Lauren also assists in bookkeeping and basic individual returns. She is studying to become an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.


Outside of the office, you can find Lauren enjoying a competitive game of Monopoly with her husband and two kids. She enjoys exercising and trying any new potential hobby.

Lauren Carr

Payroll Administrator

Lauren joined our team in 2010, helping with the front desk and payroll. In 2011, Kurt and Lauren partnered in Payroll Connect, LLC, a separate entity that focuses on full service payroll. Aside from payroll, Lauren also assists in bookkeeping and basic individual returns. She is studying to become an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.


Outside of the office, you can find Lauren enjoying a competitive game of Monopoly with her husband and two kids. She enjoys exercising and trying any new potential hobby.

Maria Behnke

Accountant

Maria joined Rietsch, Souriall & Associates full-time in October 2022. As a Walsh College graduate, she has been working in the tax & accounting field for over 27 years and has over 22 years of experience and focus on individual income tax returns. She works exclusively out of the Clinton Township office and is available all year to help answer your tax questions. 


During the spring, summer and fall, you can find her amongst the many fruits and vegetables growing in her garden. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, son & stepson.


Kelly Meredith

Accountant

Kelly Meredith began working with Rietsch, Souriall & Associates in November 2023. She has 35 years of extensive accounting experience and currently focuses on business tax returns, bookkeeping, QuickBooks and payroll.


She lives with her husband, son and two Labradors. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping with her family.


Emily Haley

Office Manager

Emily joined Rietsch, Souriall & Associates in 2013 after spending many years utilizing her human resource experience in the staffing industry as a recruiter. Alternating between the Clinton Township and Waterford offices, she is available to assist you with QuickBooks, payroll, bank reconciliations, write-up and tax preparation.


Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, their daughter and yellow lab, Ruby. You can find them together camping, gardening and traveling.



Libi Sims

Administrative Assistant

Libi joined Rietsch, Souriall & Associates in December 2023 as the administrative assistant at the Clinton Township office. In her free time, she finds comfort learning/playing the guitar, playing pool and gardening. She has a 14-year-old son whom she adores and enjoys watching him play football, baseball and basketball.


Kaitlyn Weaver

Administrative Assistant

Kaitlyn joined our team in November 2024 as the administrative assistant at the Waterford office. With prior experience working in accounts payable & accounts receivable at an auto dealership, she brings her knowledge of financial processes to our team. She is eager to expand her expertise in taxes & accounting. Outside of work, Kaitlyn is a passionate Detroit Lions fan, enjoys spending time with family & friends, loves outdoor activities and is an avid concert-goer.