About Us

Our History

The success of our partnership is built upon a long tradition of quality work.

Drake Certified Public Accountants was established by Karl Drake, CPA, in 1990 in Lansing, Michigan, under the name Karl L. Drake, PC, with a focus on tax preparation services and governmental auditing. In 1995, Karl moved the firm to its present location near Jackson, Michigan.  

Kyle Drake, CPA, (Karl’s son) joined the firm in July 2014. Bringing expertise in non-profit auditing, we began to add non-profit clients.

The firm's name was changed to Drake Certified Public Accountants in 2017.

  • Kyle and Karl 1993

  • Kyle and Karl in 2014

Our Staff

Our company of 4 people includes Karl and Kyle, the partners of the firm, Laura Drake, the office manager, and Paige Popenhagen, our staff accountant.

Kyle- oversees the audit practice and accounting department of the firm

Kyle Drake joined the firm in July 2014, after working for a firm in Colorado Springs. Kyle went to Taylor University where he met his wife, Laura. Kyle and Laura were married in 2011 and have two kids, Ruby and Josiah.

Kyle enjoys hunting, hiking, soccer, and chasing the kids around the house and yard. Kyle attends Radiant Church in Jackson and is a regular member of the prayer ministry.

Karl- oversees the tax practice of the firm

Karl L Drake, CPA founded the firm in March of 1990. Since the beginning, Karl has performed audit and tax services for the clients of the firm. Married to Debbie since 1984, they have two children and four grandchildren.

Karl’s hobbies include running, golf, hunting, and chasing grandchildren. Karl is an active member of Skiff Lake Bible Church, where he teaches a Sunday School class, and is involved in various children’s ministries.

Laura- office manager

Born in eastern Pennsylvania, Laura attended Taylor University in Indiana for college. There she met Kyle and they were married in 2011. Ruby was added to the family in 2018 and Josiah in 2020.

Laura has a background in donor relations and fundraising. She joined the firm in 2016. She is currently the office manager. When not working, Laura is at home with their 2 kids, volunteering with church, doing crochet or reading.

Paige- staff accountant