With offices in Grand Island and Hastings, VPG, LLC helps corporations, nonprofit organizations, small businesses and individuals pave their path to prosperity with accomplished accounting and tax services.
Join the business owners, farmers, retirees and community leaders who count on us for expert guidance and our unwavering commitment to our clients’ financial success. Let’s grow together!
Jennifer Cook
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Our Team
Certified Public Accountants
Jennifer Cook, CPA
Jennifer graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1995. With nearly 20 years of experience in public accounting, she worked as a supervisor for a local CPA firm before becoming the managing shareholder of VPG.
Her experience includes tax planning, preparation and consulting for:
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Partnerships
- Limited liability companies
She also works with banks and bank holding companies regarding:
- Director’s examinations
- Tax return filing
- Reporting to the Federal Reserve Bank
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jennifer works primarily in the Grand Island office. When not at work, she enjoys golf, traveling and spending time with family.
Jeff Hodgen, CPA, CVA
Jeff graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, both from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is a certified public accountant and a certified valuation analyst.
Jeff began his career in public accountancy with a local CPA firm in 2010. His 15 years of experience include:
- Tax research projects
- Tax planning
- RS audits and appeals
- Reviewing and preparing individual, corporate, estate, trust and partnership tax returns
As a valuation analyst, he works with attorneys and businesses to determine the value of a business for divorce cases, buy/sell disputes, business liquidations and succession planning. He also provides estate planning.
Jeff works primarily in the Hastings office. In his free time, he enjoys golf, hunting and chasing his three kids around, attending their activities.
Justin Newland, CPA
Justin graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. He joined a local CPA firm in 1994 and earned his certified public accountant certificate and membership in 1995.
His 29 years of experience include:
- Tax research projects
- Tax planning
- Reviewing and preparing individual, corporate, estate, trust and partnership tax returns
His experience in financial statement work includes:
- Audits
- Reviews
- Compilations
He also performs tax preparation and planning for industries such as:
- Agricultural
- Construction
- Retail
- Real estate
- Nonprofits
Justin works primarily from the Grand Island location. When not at work, he enjoys reading, watching movies, playing sports, playing with his dogs and watching Husker sports.
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