Humble beginnings.
EHTC (Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co.) was established in 1977 by Dennis M. Echelbarger, CPA/CFF/CGMA. His passion for public accounting and community outreach made EHTC what it is today.
Who We Are
EHTC is a knowledgeable and dedicated, full-service CPA firm in West Michigan focused on helping clients achieve their full potential through comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services.
We serve the needs of individuals and closely held businesses in the West Michigan area who share our core values and who are trustworthy, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and aspire to a long-term advisory relationship.
With everything EHTC does, we strive to maintain a healthy balance of hard work and fun while helping clients and team members reach their full potential.
“EHTC knows our finances inside and out and is truly part of our core team. Their dedicated and talented staff helps us to keep a pulse on our business throughout the year. We are proud to say we remained financially healthy throughout a global pandemic, thanks to EHTC’s diligent planning—we now feel like we are prepared for anything! We can’t put a price on the trusted support we rely on from the EHTC family.”
Our Internal Culture
Ingrained in the EHTC culture are our Core Values:
Willingness to Grow
(Forward-Thinking, Passion, Hunger for Learning)
We believe in a cultivating and collaborative environment where we give all team members the opportunity to grow and develop. We appreciate those who step up and take the lead on enhancing their skills.
Going Above and Beyond
(Dedicated, Drive, Loyalty, Exceed Expectations, Taking Ownership)
We work unconditionally until the job is completed, regardless of the time of day. Our team is driven to succeed and energized by challenges.
Passion for Living
(Creativity, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Positive Attitude)
We remain positive and energized by our work. We work hard, celebrate our accomplishments, learn from our mistakes, and, most of all, build community and rapport with each other outside the office.
Teamwork
(Great Advocate, Team Player, Compassionate, Desire to Serve)
We are team players sand genuinely desire to help regardless of title or specific job description.
Everyone at EHTC is encouraged to obtain additional certifications for individual career growth and to continuously improve our client service. Our focus is always to keep a healthy balance of hard work and fun while pursuing our full potential.
Awards and Accolades
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The BDO Alliance Awards is an annual program that recognizes Alliance firms with outstanding business practices. EHTC is honored to have been recognized for our accomplishments in Growth Strategy and Workforce at the 2023 BDO Alliance Awards!
At EHTC we never stop focusing on our people and our culture. We are grateful for each of our team members who continue to make EHTC great and live our Core Values of Teamwork, Willing to Grow, Going Above and Beyond, and Passion for Living each day!
Accounting Today is an industry-leading publication for the accounting profession. Each year, they honor the best employers in the accounting industry through their annual survey and awards program.
EHTC is honored to have been recognized as one of the 2023 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and proud to be identified alongside so many other leading firms in the industry.
This is an incredible accomplishment, and one that we could not have achieved without our incredible team living out our EHTC Core Values inside and outside of the office!
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is a powerful community of the nation’s elite leaders who share ideas, practices and have proven they are employers of choice.
This program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. EHTC is honored to have been recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2025.
There are numerous regional programs throughout the United States, including Atlanta, New England, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, Northern California, Southern California, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, Pacific Northwest and Nationally.
“We have appreciated each and every individual who has contributed to helping clarify and understand our account as we build a strong foundation of support with EHTC.”
Philanthropic Involvement
We take pride in giving back to the local community. Each year, EHTC hosts Chipping for Charity, an annual charity golf outing aimed at raising money for local charities doing meaningful work in West Michigan. Since its inception, nearly $400,000 has been invested into West Michigan nonprofit organizations.
Additionally, volunteerism and "Day of Caring” projects are a priority at EHTC, both as a team and individually. Each holiday season, we participate in Adopt-A-Family to help make the holiday season brighter for West Michigan families.