Education:
Bachelor of Science – Accounting – Minnesota State University Moorhead
Joined Christianson CPAs and Consultants:
October 1996
Professional Focus:
Joel Gratz is the Managing Partner and the Director of Taxation for the firm. He specializes in business and individual taxation including estate and succession planning, and is skilled in accounting and all levels of attestation. He also specializes in the agricultural sector utilizing his background of growing up and working on his family’s farm. His clients are from many backgrounds including agriculture, livestock and crop production, service and retail businesses, trade contractors, renewable fuels production, ag retail, and commodity processing facilities.
Professional Affiliations:
Gratz is a member of the the AICPA and the MNCPA. His commitment to the Willmar community is evident in his involvement with many local organizations, including the Willmar Area Community Foundation, United Way, ACGC School Board, ACGC youth sports, and Kandiyohi CEO group.
Office Location:
Gratz works out of the Willmar office.
