Professional Experience

Joe Zito is a Shareholder at Doeren Mayhew in the firm’s Financial Institutions Group.

For nearly 30 years, Joe has dedicated his time to helping companies in the financial services industry, including credit unions, community banks, mortgage companies and credit card processors. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Joe was gaining additional public accounting and financial institutions experience working for Ernst & Young and Comerica Bank.

Delivered through a comprehensive range of audit, regulatory compliance, lending and business advisory services, Joe provides valuable insight into all aspects of financial institution operations. From ensuring compliance with regulations, to evaluating internal controls, through implementing enterprise risk management, he leverages his in-depth diverse industry knowledge to assist clients.

A well-versed advisor, Joe also frequently guides clients through the complex merger and acquisition process, and provides a path of vision through strategic planning procedures.

A nationally recognized speaker on a variety of audit, accounting, regulatory and business advisory issues related to financial institutions, Joe is often called on by national, regional and local industry associations.

Education and Certifications

• Masters of Business Administration – University of Detroit-Mercy
• Bachelor of Arts, Accounting – Wayne State University
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Memberships and Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Financial Institutions Task Force – Chairman 2015 – 2017
• Various local, state and national credit union and community banking associations