For Immediate Release

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KRUGGEL LAWTON CPAs ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 15, 2026

 

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—Kruggel Lawton CPAs is pleased to announce the expansion of its Portage, Michigan office. 

 

On June 1, 2024, Kruggel Lawton partnered with Cole Gavlas, PC to further expand the firm’s reach in Southwest Michigan. With the addition of Sara Sweers, CPA, who joined the firm as a Partner, a growing assurance practice, and expanded accounting and advisory services, the need for additional space became increasingly clear. 

 

“This expansion represents more than additional space—it marks an important step forward in our growth in Southwest Michigan,” said Managing Partner Barry Hall, CPA, CGMA. “It ensures we have the capacity to grow, the space to collaborate, and the foundation to deliver the level of service our clients expect.” 

 

Located at 2401 West Centre Avenue, the expansion will focus on the west side of the building, increasing the first-floor footprint and adding a second floor. The 6,000-square-foot project will include eight offices, a large conference room, space for 32 dedicated workspaces, two kitchenettes, a wellness room, and additional storage. The expansion will also add nine parking spaces and an elevator. 

 

“This expansion reflects the continued growth we’ve experienced in Portage and throughout Southwest Michigan,” said Jason M. Martin, CPA. “We’re excited to create a space that gives our team greater resources to support that momentum and deliver exceptional client service.” 

 

The firm broke ground on July 10, and construction is now underway, with completion expected by the end of the year. 

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About Kruggel Lawton: Kruggel, Lawton & Company, LLC is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm with nearly 170 professionals across multiple states. The firm provides assurance services, tax compliance and consulting, estate planning, business valuation, accounting services, and executive searches. Kruggel Lawton also offers national and international resources as an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA. They have offices located in South Bend, Elkhart, and Goshen, Indiana, St. Joseph and Portage, Michigan, and Knoxville, Tennessee. Visit www.klcpas.com to learn more.  

 

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.

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