Donna Hanson

About Donna Hanson

As a member of Plante Moran’s management team, I oversee our public sector and not-for-profit industries, as well as our affiliate PM Group Benefit Advisors. I’m responsible for helping to orchestrate and support the vision and growth of these practice areas. With over 30 years of experience, including serving as office managing partner of our Auburn Hills location, leader of our K-12 practice, and a strong public sector and not-for-profit presence, as well as serving Real Estate, Construction and Family office clients throughout my career, I’ve been well prepared for this role. I’ll continue to be invested in promoting client service, growth, and people development. I became a CPA because I love the “public” part of public accounting. There’s a misconception that accountants sit at a desk all day scrutinizing numbers and spreadsheets; the reality is that we partner with people. Every day, we build and develop relationships. It’s probably not surprising, then, that my colleagues know me as a people person. Whether I’m working with staff or clients, I bring a positive attitude to every engagement. In the office, I enjoy mentoring other staff members. Hopefully, I serve as an example that if they work hard, keep pushing, and stay focused, they’ll be able to contribute as future leaders in the firm. Because I’m passionate about the accounting industry and promoting the field, I serve our profession in many ways, including participating on the MICPA legislative advisory council committee. I’m also a member of the AICPA, the Michigan Schools Business Officials, and serve on the board of Sparky Anderson’s CATCH Charity for Children. I have a B.S. in business administration with a major in accounting from Oakland University.

Experience

1. Group Managing Partner

   Plante Moran

   Jul 2024 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US

Education

• Oakland University

  Bachelors, Accounting

  1989 — 1994