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Century of Success

Maner, Costerisan & Ellis, P.C., one of the state's leading accounting firm's, is deeply rooted in a tradition of excellence, dating back to 1906. The firms original founder, John J. Jerome, was the 14th accountant to be certified when the state first began the requirement. Together with Max D. Harris, they owned and operated a small but prestigious accounting practice which moved into the Olds Tower soon after its completion in 1926.

Jerome and Harris
1906
     
Max Harris, Robert Reames and Bud Ambrose merge together to form Harris, Reames & Ambrose. Walter P. Maner, Jr. joins the firm. The firm expanded by merging with other firms in Lansing and other Michigan cities. These mergers created offices in Grand Rapids, Dowagiac, Kalamazoo, Hillsdale, Rochester and Saginaw.


Harris, Reames & Ambrose
1952
     
A St. Joseph firm merged with Harris, Reames & Ambrose bringing owners Floyd Costerisan and Max Coon. The firm merged with a national accounting firm Seidman & Seidman.

Seidman & Seidman
1971
     

After five years with Seidman & Seidman, the decision was made to form a local partnership and remain in the Lansing office.


Maner, Costerisan & Ellis Partnership
1976
     

Maner, Costerisan & Ellis, P.C., incorporates and continues to grow – not only in size but also in the range of services offered.


MC&E
1977 - Today

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