The Bland & Associates, P.C. team, led by Managing Shareholder, Jason L. Tonjes, consists of approximately 25 client-oriented, hard working staff members, managed by our highly experienced executive team. We want you to get to know us.
Executive Team:
Jason L. Tonjes, CPA, CFE
Jeremy Vokt, CPA
Troy McKinney, CPA
Jerry M. Bland, CPA
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Jason L. Tonjes, CPA, CFE
Managing Shareholder
jtonjes@BlandCPA.com
Joining Bland & Associates, P.C. directly after college in 1996, Jason has fully embraced and flourished in the community and client-oriented environment earning the respected position of Managing Shareholder. His role requires him to operate from micro and macro vantage points wherein he must oversee the day-to-day operations and develop strategies for the firm's long-term success. The multi-functionality of Jason's career enables him to provide superior client solutions through direct consulting and advisory services and by spreading his knowledge through training and development programs.
As the firm's leader, Jason holds himself to the highest industry standards. He believes this requires a hands-on approach to client services and will work in the field to prepare and train. Therefore, he is knowledgeable about many industries and services, but he does specialize in managed care, real estate, governmental, Tribal, and construction entities.
Jason's strength as a leader and gift as an educator stems from his sense of community and appreciation for teamwork. Professionally, he has taken time to appear as a featured speaker at a number of conferences in Omaha. Personally, Jason is involved with community service programs and organizations as a volunteer and leader. His desire to better his community and profession instill him with a sense of pride that ultimately affords his clients the best service in the industry.
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Jeremy Vokt, CPA
Shareholder
jvokt@BlandCPA.com
Originally joining Bland & Associates after college, Jeremy returned in 2006. As the firm's Shareholder overseeing the administration of the audit department. His role as a leader draws on his array of knowledge and skills in a variety of areas and services to maintain and accelerate streamlined operations and excellence in client care. A continued practice of hands-on client services allows Jeremy to provide the highest quality consulting services he believes are not available anywhere else. Although he works with a variety of clients, he specializes in construction, manufacturing, and service industries.
During the past decade of his career, he has garnered managerial experience at two other prominent local firms, where he prepared tax returns, performed audit work, provided various consulting services, and led a construction group. At Bland & Associates, P.C., he brought his acquired expertise and leadership skills to influence and compliment the firm's growth and development. His determination to put the client's interests above all else and seek customized solutions to fulfill their needs upholds the firm's values and inspires those around him.
Currently, Jeremy is establishing his niche through his ability to develop innovative procedures and solutions for clients that streamline their finances and operations ultimately improving his client's business structure and bottom line. For instance, Jeremy redeveloped one client's entire bidding and billing system to create a personalized indirect cost allocation system that allowed them to accurately assess their overall profitability. His unique perspective and passion for quality client services are an asset to the firm and businesses he consults.
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Troy McKinney, CPA
Shareholder
tmckinney@BlandCPA.com
With over 10 years of professional experience, Troy brought a unique and knowledgeable breadth of experience with him when he joined Bland & Associates, P.C. in 2006. As a Shareholder, he oversees the tax department while continuing to offer premium advisory services. He offers customized solutions in a variety of industries such as retail, manufacturing, construction, and non-profit organization. His areas of specialty include review, tax return preparation and individual and corporate tax planning.
Troy's experience in the private sector as a Controller for two local companies affords him special insight into company operations and finances. His understanding of business organizational structures resonates soundly with owners seeking counsel and assistance with negotiations. An insider's perspective and a strong work ethic result in hands on, high-quality client service that improve the overall operational functionality and financial bottom line.
Drawing upon his experience public and private work experiences, Troy stands out as a leader at Bland & Associates. As a client-oriented advisor, Troy is always determined to fully understand their needs and provide them superior, personalized service that improves their financial future.
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Jerry M. Bland, CPA
Shareholder
jbland@BlandCPA.com
As the founder of Bland & Associates, P.C., Jerry represents his firm's core beliefs and principles with integrity and pride. From the beginning in 1976, he laid the foundation for excellence by combining his background, education, and experience into a cohesive union of skill and value guided by a streamlined vision. Never forgetting where he came from and recognizing his personal potential for growth, Jerry has successfully guided Bland & Associates, P.C. for over 30 years.
After over a decade of garnering experience in public accounting, Jerry saw potential for a better industry practices. Bearing in mind that a client's needs should always come first and their goals should not only be met but exceeded, he branched out on his own to provide superior customer-oriented services. He focused on providing customized client solutions.
Today, he and the entire firm continue to offer individualized client solutions to a multitude of industries. Specifically, Jerry focuses on Medicare and Tribal entities while leading the firm's legal services team as well. However, after working in the industry for over 40 years, he has acquired a wide range of knowledge and continues to acquire professional education through personal development training.
Although Jerry focuses on staying ahead of the curve, it's his past that motivates him. Growing up on a farm in Missouri, he learned the meaning of hard days work and started embracing it himself by working in the pipeline construction industry at the age of 15. Motivated for him and his wife to receive an education, Jerry continued to work in the industry throughout his years at The University of Missouri in order to finance their graduate degrees.
