Sibie Daniel, B.B.A.’17

Adventurous Accountant

Senior Accountant, Greenleaf Hospitality Group

Sibie Daniel has found his way around the country and back again, settling in his favorite city of Kalamazoo where his passion for accounting started at WMU Haworth. His adventures in accounting have taken him to a variety of companies, industries and even states as he pursues his quest for lifelong learning and giving back to the community.

Daniel’s willingness to embrace new opportunities has helped him hone his accounting acumen in a variety of organizations ranging from family-owned businesses and startups to Fortune 250 companies. His first job out of college was as an entry-level accounting clerk, and he’s now the senior accounting team member at Greenleaf Hospitality Group. He finds fulfillment in being able to partner with teams within an organization in innovative ways, continually striving to use his experiences and knowledge of forensic accounting to create foundational changes that lead to continued operational success. 

Being invested in the community in which he lives is also vital to Daniel, and he has been fortunate to do so through his current role, contributing to the strong and vibrant community of Kalamazoo in ways he never imagined. 

Favorite Kalamazoo Attraction:

“I love the Kalamazoo Nature Center. They have great programs for my preschooler, and we go to the Maple Syrup Festival every year. We love going on hikes there, and it’s one of our favorite ways to spend time outdoors in Kalamazoo.”