Brief Professional Bio
I am a Ph.D. Candidate at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. From Michigan, I previously worked in professional government finance and accounting roles across a variety of municipalities including a school district (Holland City School District), city (Grand Rapids), and county (Ottawa).
Brief Personal Bio
I grew up in West Michigan and am married to Mary Adams Plooster. I enjoy running long distance (three half marathons down since starting the PhD!), playing tennis, and I am an avid fan of Grand Valley State University Football and Indiana University Women's Basketball. I enjoy traveling, especially with family and to see family, hikes in the woods, and camping. I also love meteorology and all things weather history and storm tacking.
Research Interests
Governmental accounting and governmental accounting standards
Public defined benefit pension plans
Municipal financial markets
Employment contracts
Intergovernmental grants and grant reporting (Single Audits)
Teaching Interests
Public Budgeting and Finance
Governmental Accounting
Nonprofit Accounting
Research Methods
Advanced Accounting
Financial Accounting
Organizational Behavior