about us
Apparatus Solutions is a strong, experienced team of professionals with over 50 years of collective experience supporting the unique accounting, finance, and talent retention needs of the nonprofit community. We’re passionate about our work and consistently deliver exceptional value to impact organizations in Southeast Michigan.
Our mission is helping you drive yours.
our leadership
Paul Trulik
President
As the founder and visionary of Apparatus Solutions, Inc., Paul has utilized his extensive experience in accounting and human resource management to provide a strong foundation for nonprofit and impact companies throughout Southeast Michigan. Paul’s mantra is to always add value – providing high-level services at the appropriate price point. This has led to the shared successes of Apparatus and of their 50+ clients.
In addition to running this growing business, Paul plays a key role in both large and small non-profits including Business Leaders for Michigan, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and Invest Detroit. His financial leadership ensures these organizations are well-positioned to achieve their intended missions.
Robert Seestadt, CPA
Chief Client Officer
As Chief Client Officer of Apparatus, Bob provides strategic leadership and financial oversight ensuring compliance and satisfaction for our clients and he personally serves 40% of our client base. Bob has compiled his years of experience in the social enterprise, nonprofit and small business sectors to author the Apparatus Playbook – a guiding book of best practices we implement with clients. As a respected CPA, Bob has presented various financial and accounting topics at Michigan Association of CPA workshops, conferences and training sessions including nonprofit financial statement presentation, audit matters, and Board oversight.
Nancy Duhart
Chief Talent Officer
With more than 30 years working in talent management, Nancy has worked closely with executives and business owners on the selection and development of senior managers and executives. With a rich background, including executive roles in starting two thriving talent management firms and more than a decade of consulting on behaviors in the workplace, Nancy is a subject matter expert in talent management strategies and human behavior and skillful in advising and supporting senior executives as they navigate the selection process and accelerate employee performance.
Nancy holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University.
our leadership
our team
mona bain
office manager
jesse bloom
Client CFO
jennifer bright
Client Controller
tiffany daniel
HR Business Partner
joy defrance
Client CFO
miriam gillon
Account Operations
karen gordon
Client CFO
brad harder
Client Senior Accountant
Cathy Hilfinger
Client Senior Accountant
Krissy Johnson
Client Accountant
Nickolas Karathanasis
Client Accountant
Liz Kohlenberg
Client Controller
Cynthia Kopczynski
Client CFO
Colette Rizik
Client CFO
Rania Sambar
Client CFO
Jaclyn Van Dyk
Business Analyst
Paul Vollmerhausen
Controller
