Deanna Van Unen - Executive Administrative Assistant

Deanna Van Unen, Executive Administrative Assistant with Rea & Associates since 1994, performs countless duties. She handles administrative billing, scheduling appointments, client contact, tax return work which includes input, verification, review, assembly, client calls, training, and preparing financial statements. She also works closely with Walter and Tim.

In 2013, she attended a week-long series of billing and tax classes in Hawaii. Her background includes five years as a chiropractic office manager and three years as a medical billing clerk.

Deanna and her husband Tony have two children: their daughter Chandler and son Darian. With the children now grown, she and Tony have been enjoying traveling more together. Deanna's interests include cooking, entertaining, gardening, and having fun by the pool. Deanna also loves spending time cuddling with her family’s dogs, Izzy a pint-sized Shih Tzu, and Maverick a Chihuahua-Terrier mix.

Deanna was born in Napa, California. When she was younger, she was on the swimming team and won many awards. Deanna says her greatest talent is cooking. Her favorite foods are French onion soup and Caesar salad. She also goes for French fries dipped in ranch dressing.

When asked about working for the Modesto team of J Michale Haubert CPA, Deanna says, "We're one big, happy family. We get along very well. Walter and Tim are great to work for." She continues, "We make it fun even if we're having a bad day, a problem with the kids, or something personal. When somebody says, 'Hey, let's go have a fat, juicy hamburger,' then it all seems okay."

Deanna says her job specialty is client relations. "My goal for every client is to let each one know that I'm here for them no matter what," she says. "I love my clients! I want them to know that when they join our firm, they will become part of our family."