ASCPA Announces 2008-2009 Board of Directors

MONTGOMERY—June 12, 2008—The Alabama Society of CPAs announced new officers and members of the board of directors at the ASCPA’s 89^th Annual Meeting in Birmingham. The term of office for these volunteer leaders began on June 5.

ASCPA Officers for 2008-2009:

Chair: Marlene M. McCain—Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC—Birmingham
Chair-Elect: J. Brian Barksdale—Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC—Birmingham
Vice-Chair: E. Lamar Reeves—Smith, Dukes & Buckalew, LLP—Mobile
Secretary/Treasurer: John P. Shank—Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC—Birmingham

The ASCPA announced members of the board of directors for 2008-2009. The 16-member board of directors is composed of Certified Public Accountants representing a diverse group of Alabama CPAs.

ASCPA Board of Directors for 2008-2009:

Martin R. “Marty” Abroms—Abroms & Associates, PC—Florence
W. Mark Baker—Jackson Thornton—Montgomery
Roger F. Bryant—Way, Ray, Shelton & Company—Tuscaloosa
Samuel F. Carnley—Eternal Word Television Network—Irondale
James R. L. “Jamey” Carroll—MDA Professional Group, PC—Huntsville
Jason B. Davis—Jackson Thornton—Dothan
J. Thomas Grainger—Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger—Birmingham
Darren P. Hipps—Gibson & Carden, LLC—Troy
Clifton T. “Cliff” Jackson—Wilson Price—Montgomery
John N. McCain—Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast—Mobile
Lynn H. Reeves—Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn & Law, LLC—Decatur
Amanda H. Snead—Progress Rail Services Corporation—Albertville
Amanda M. Tyler—Smith, Dukes & Buckalew, LLP—Mobile
Aaron K. Waller—Machen, McChesney & Chastain, LLP—Auburn
Justin K. Clark—Wilson Price—Montgomery
Karen D. Arthur—Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, PC—Birmingham

The ASCPA also announced the Young CPA Board for 2008-2009. The Young CPA Board represents CPAs under age 35 and is a division of the ASCPA Board of Directors. The Young CPA Board is made up of one representative from each of the 11 ASCPA chapters across the state.

Young CPA Board Officers:

President: Don McCleod—Don McCleod, CPA, PC—Dothan
Vice President: Shane M. Withey—MDA Professional Group, PC—Albertville
Secretary/Treasurer: Erin L. Sylvia—Wilkins Miller, PC—Mobile

Young CPA Board members:

Karen D. Arthur*—Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg & Moore, PC—Birmingham
Ryan J. Campbell—Anglin, Reichmann, Snellgrove & Armstrong, PC—Huntsville
Justin K.Clark*—Wilson Price—Montgomery
Rachel R. Mims—Jamison, Money, Farmer & Company, PC—Tuscaloosa
Lesley L. Price—Machen, McChesney & Chastain, LLP—Auburn
Allison Stack—Johnson, Stack & Johnson, LLC—Florence
Chasity L. Sweatmon—Fricke, Sweatmon & Company, PC—Cullman
Billie Ann Taylor—Gibson & Carden, LLC—Troy

[*Young CPA representative to ASCPA Board of Directors]

“The Alabama Society of CPAs is fortunate to have such dedicated volunteer leaders who willingly give their time and talents to support issues that affect Alabama CPAs,” said ASCPA President and CEO Jeannine P. Birmingham. “We are pleased and honored that these exceptional individuals have committed their time to serve the CPA profession and we look forward to a successful year ahead.”

The Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants is a statewide organization working on behalf of over 6,400 members to promote the professional interests of the Alabama CPA.