Meet our staff

Dan Droege Principal, CPA   Dan considers one of his greatest professional satisfactions in his accounting career is assisting his clients in understanding their true financial situation, and developing strategies to improve it.  Dan is proud to serve the firm's clients in Jerseyville and surrounding areas, and truly appreciates the consistent client and community support. Dan originally purchased  what is now known as the Droege & Associates, CPA firm in December 1990 from Joel Elam, CPA.  He initially joined the Elam firm which was located in Bethalto IL in 1985 and from that point on he has helped develop and grow the firm now located in Jerseyville.
Craig Brangenberg CPA Craig explains his career this way; "To me, the public accounting field is very rewarding in that we get to help many different types of people in many different industries reach their personal and financial goals, not to mention gaining friendships along the way."   Craig is a 1988 graduate of SIU Carbondale, has been employed in the accounting field for over 20 years (17 as a CPA) and has been with Droege & Associates since 1996.    Craig's community service includes the Supervisor of English Township, Treasurer of : Jersey County Chamber of Commerce, Jersey County Economic Development and Grimes Neely Cemetery.  His hobbies include: hunting, fishing, golf and spending time with his family.
Janis Lawrence Bookkeeper Janis has been working in accounting offices since 1978 acquiring many years of experience as a bookkeeper.  She began with D&A as an employee in 1991.  She enjoys helping customers with banking, payroll, and accounting questions.  Her personal and sincere interest enhances the quality of her financial assistance.
Julie LaPlant Accountant Julie joined D&A as an assistant in December 1999 while pursuing her accounting degree at SIU Edwardsville.  She received her BS in Accountancy in 2002, and has enjoyed working at Droege & Associates as a full time accountant since graduating.  She grew up on her family's farm in Jersey County and currently lives in Dow with her husband, Jeremy, and their three children, Jay, Josie, and Jerra.  Her family attends Lifehouse Community Church in Alton.  On her free time Julie likes to Scrapbook with her friends and listen to her husband play music.
Jill Steckel Secretary/Payroll Clerk Jill has been working with D&A since October 2000.
Carrie Flynn Processor Carrie joins D&A as a part-time processor during tax season.
Shannon LaPlant Processor Shannon started working with Droege & Associates in December 2009.  She is currently a full time student at Lewis & Clark Community College pursuing her accounting degree.