Brian Barksdale
If you're expecting a bean counter, then Brian just doesn't fit the mold. His 38+ years of accounting, auditing, consulting, and tax experience make him a relatable CPA with real-world ideas and processes for improving efficiencies and profitability. Whether your business is a construction company, governmental entity, manufacturing and distribution company, or nonprofit entity, Brian knows a lot about your area. Working with a wide range of subcontractors and manufacturing companies, he has an extensive background in a variety of job costing systems and the intricacies of accurately accounting for production costs. Brian also provides income tax compliance services to individuals and businesses, aiding in the significant reduction of income tax burdens. Brian has also been involved in providing fraud and forensic auditing services to clients focused on detecting and preventing fraud within governmental entities, manufacturing companies, nonprofit entities, and construction companies.
Brian personally manages audits for municipalities, school districts, and other governmental agencies. Brian has proven himself to be a valuable resource to many local governmental units throughout our firm's geographic footprint by providing assistance with the application of governmental accounting pronouncements.
Additionally, Brian is the partner-in-charge of CRI’s Birmingham office, a member of CRI's executive committee, and a past chairman of the board for the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Samford University, Bachelor's
AL: Birmingham
3700 Colonnade Pkwy Ste 300Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205.933.7822
Brian Barksdale
If you're expecting a bean counter, then Brian just doesn't fit the mold. His 38+ years of accounting, auditing, consulting, and tax experience make him a relatable CPA with real-world ideas and processes for improving efficiencies and profitability. Whether your business is a construction company, governmental entity, manufacturing and distribution company, or nonprofit entity, Brian knows a lot about your area. Working with a wide range of subcontractors and manufacturing companies, he has an extensive background in a variety of job costing systems and the intricacies of accurately accounting for production costs. Brian also provides income tax compliance services to individuals and businesses, aiding in the significant reduction of income tax burdens. Brian has also been involved in providing fraud and forensic auditing services to clients focused on detecting and preventing fraud within governmental entities, manufacturing companies, nonprofit entities, and construction companies.
Brian personally manages audits for municipalities, school districts, and other governmental agencies. Brian has proven himself to be a valuable resource to many local governmental units throughout our firm's geographic footprint by providing assistance with the application of governmental accounting pronouncements.
Additionally, Brian is the partner-in-charge of CRI’s Birmingham office, a member of CRI's executive committee, and a past chairman of the board for the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Samford University, Bachelor's
AL: Brewton
335 Belleville AveBrewton, AL 36426
Phone: 251.867.7722
Hilton Galloway
Hilton's glasses may make him look like an auditor, but he has a definitive way of clearly explaining complex auditing and accounting terms so that we all can easily understand them. He provides more than 30 years of public accounting experience in a broad range of fields -- from individual and small business taxation to audits of governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations. As director of the Enterprise, Alabama, governmental accounting and auditing division, Hilton assists with the preparation, review, and presentation of more than 50 governmental and not-for-profit audits annually. In addition to speaking to numerous groups on various subjects pertaining to governmental accounting standards and practices, he is heavily involved in the firm’s industry-leading governmental auditing and consulting practice. He also serves as a contributor to our continuing education staff.
Hilton is a member of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA), and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of West Florida, Bachelor's
AL: Enterprise
1117 Boll Weevil CirEnterprise, AL 36330
Phone: 334.347.0088
Bill Carr
Bill Carr is a man with vision -- not only for CRI, but also for his clients and their businesses. With more than 40 years of accounting experience, Bill is the founder and managing partner of CRI and serves as the chairman of CRI’s Executive Committee. Under Bill’s leadership, CRI has become a Top 20 CPA firm nationally and is recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing CPA firms.
As a leader in the accounting industry, Bill is actively involved with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of Alabama, Bachelor's
AL: Enterprise (Corporate)
901 Boll Weevil Cir Ste 200Enterprise, AL 36330
Phone: 334.347.0088
Brian Barksdale
If you're expecting a bean counter, then Brian just doesn't fit the mold. His 38+ years of accounting, auditing, consulting, and tax experience make him a relatable CPA with real-world ideas and processes for improving efficiencies and profitability. Whether your business is a construction company, governmental entity, manufacturing and distribution company, or nonprofit entity, Brian knows a lot about your area. Working with a wide range of subcontractors and manufacturing companies, he has an extensive background in a variety of job costing systems and the intricacies of accurately accounting for production costs. Brian also provides income tax compliance services to individuals and businesses, aiding in the significant reduction of income tax burdens. Brian has also been involved in providing fraud and forensic auditing services to clients focused on detecting and preventing fraud within governmental entities, manufacturing companies, nonprofit entities, and construction companies.
Brian personally manages audits for municipalities, school districts, and other governmental agencies. Brian has proven himself to be a valuable resource to many local governmental units throughout our firm's geographic footprint by providing assistance with the application of governmental accounting pronouncements.
Additionally, Brian is the partner-in-charge of CRI’s Birmingham office, a member of CRI's executive committee, and a past chairman of the board for the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Samford University, Bachelor's
AL: Haleyville
2009 9th AveHaleyville, AL 35565
Phone: 205.486.7568
Phyllis Ingram
Phyllis truly represents the heart of CRI. Her passion for excellence and dedication to exceeding client expectations is reflected in CRI’s core values.
With more than 30 years of experience, Phyllis provides accounting, auditing, and taxation services to insurance companies, captives, workers' compensation self-insurance funds, closely held businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. As a part of the firm’s insurance audit team, recognized throughout the nation for its knowledge of insurance industry issues, Phyllis participates in external audits and internal audits, as well as performs compliance and taxation services to insurance companies, captives, funds, and pools. She also offers accounting and taxation specialization in the nonprofit industry with expertise gathered from performing audits, accounting, and taxation services. Within the nonprofit industry, Phyllis specializes in audit and taxation services for trade associations. She has extensive experience in unrelated business income taxation (UBIT), exempt income, and excluded income for trade associations.
Additionally, Phyllis currently serves the firm as our financial services industry line leader. She is also the partner-in-charge of CRI’s Montgomery office and a board member for Trustmark National Bank and other nonprofit organizations.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Auburn University at Montgomery, Bachelor's
AL: Montgomery
7550 Halcyon Summit DrMontgomery, AL 36117
Phone: 334.271.6678
Connie Harvey
Connie offers more than 25 years of experience in tax planning services to both individuals and small business owners. She serves as the partner-in-charge of the Oneonta office. Connie specializes in providing services for long-term care clients in the areas of audits, reviews, and compilations, as well as preparation of Medicaid and Medicare cost reports.
Connie is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of Alabama, Bachelor's
AL: Oneonta
1601 2nd Ave EOneonta, AL 35121
Phone: 205.625.3472
Byron Shinn
With almost 40 years of experience, Byron has made it his priority to serve his clients with integrity and “big picture” views. With his atypical approach and entrepreneurial spirit, he has become a proven advisor for industries such as agribusiness, multi-generational family businesses, and strategic tax planning. Byron’s expertise extends into areas like business consulting, tax planning, estate and family planning, and Pass-through entities.
Byron is heavily involved in his community. He is Chairman of the University of South Florida, Sarasota Manatee Regional Campus, sits on the Boards of Trustees for the University of South Florida System and was past Chairman of the Florida Board of Accountancy. He also recently testified before Congress Ways and Means Committee regarding IRS oversight issues.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of South Florida, Bachelor’s
FL: Bradenton
1001 3rd Ave W Suite 500Bradenton FL 34205
Phone: 941.747.0500
David Sietsma
David offers clients in the Tampa Bay area more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, as well as over 10 years of experience as a closely held business owner in retail sales. He provides tax compliance, tax consulting, and business advisory services to business owners -- in addition to tax and opportunity planning for high-net-worth individuals. David also has extensive knowledge of estate and trust engagements, including expertise in estate and trust tax returns and fiduciary accountings. David is also knowledgeable in estate planning with charitable unitrusts and annuity trusts, special needs trusts, and revocable and irrevocable grantor trusts.
David is not only a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), but he also often speaks to local Tampa Bay business groups about changes to tax laws and emerging planning opportunities. David is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Pinellas Community Foundation.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of South Florida, Bachelor's
FL: Clearwater
2111 Drew StClearwater, FL 33765
Phone: 727.446.0504
Tim Herndon
Tim generates ideas at a mile a minute to benefit his clients and the Niceville community. With more than 20 years of diversified accounting experience, Tim provides tax, accounting, and consulting services to small businesses, governmental entities, federal contractors, manufacturing and distribution companies, and not-for-profit entities. He provides accounting outsourcing services including comptroller services. Tim offers expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance as well as interpreting agency regulations - 8a and SBA guidelines in the federal contracting industry. Services provided include compliance assessments; Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) audit liaison; compliance with cost accounting standards, FAR standards, and internal controls; timekeeping solutions, software consulting support for ICAT, Quickbooks, Peachtree, and Deltek products. He is also well-versed in international tax and serves organizations throughout both the Niceville area and the greater North Florida region.
Tim currently serves as partner-in-charge of the Niceville and Crestview offices. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Florida State University, Bachelor's
University of West Florida, Master's
FL: Crestview
866 N Ferdon BlvdCrestview, FL 32536
Phone: 850.682.4357
Steve Riggs
Steve believes in pairing cutting-edge technologies with tried and true business values. With more than 39 years of experience in the accounting profession, he uses this philosophy to deliver innovative accounting solutions designed to improve efficiencies and profitability for Destin clients — including homeowner association audit clients, employee benefit plan audit clients, and governmental audit clients. Steve also serves as partner-in-charge of the Destin office.
Steve’s personal client work typically relates to litigation support and court-appointed receiver work as he serves as both a consulting expert and testifying expert witness at trials involving financial matters. His work often focuses on economic damages – either performing calculations on behalf of plaintiffs or assessing calculations of other experts on behalf of defendants. Steve’s expertise spans across business fraud, antitrust, breach of contract, and estate, trust, and probate cases, as well as tax-related IRS disputes.
Steve is active in the accounting community with current roles including service on the Florida Board of Accountancy. Additionally, Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of West Florida, Bachelor's
FL: Destin
500 Grand Blvd Ste 210Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850.837.3141
Gordon Proctor
For more than 40 years, Gordon has been providing accounting, business consulting, and income tax services to a variety of individual and business clients. He concentrates his efforts on healthcare, construction contractors, manufacturing, and high-net-worth individuals.
Gordon is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). He is a current board member of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, M.E.'s Team Charitable Foundation, and We Are Life Charitable Foundation. He is also a past board member of the United Way of Martin County and Stuart Main Street.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of South Florida, Bachelor’s
FL: Fort Pierce
2112 S US Highway 1 Ste 201Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: 772.461.5511
Steve Riggs
Steve believes in pairing cutting-edge technologies with tried and true business values. With more than 39 years of experience in the accounting profession, he uses this philosophy to deliver innovative accounting solutions designed to improve efficiencies and profitability for Destin clients — including homeowner association audit clients, employee benefit plan audit clients, and governmental audit clients. Steve also serves as partner-in-charge of the Destin office.
Steve’s personal client work typically relates to litigation support and court-appointed receiver work as he serves as both a consulting expert and testifying expert witness at trials involving financial matters. His work often focuses on economic damages – either performing calculations on behalf of plaintiffs or assessing calculations of other experts on behalf of defendants. Steve’s expertise spans across business fraud, antitrust, breach of contract, and estate, trust, and probate cases, as well as tax-related IRS disputes.
Steve is active in the accounting community with current roles including service on the Florida Board of Accountancy. Additionally, Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of West Florida, Bachelor's
FL: Fort Walton Beach
189 Eglin Pkwy NE 2nd FloorFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 850.244.8395
Louise Anderson
Louise has the heart of a teacher, and her clients benefit from her educational approach to accounting and consulting. With more than 35 years of experience as an accounting and tax professional, she provides consulting and tax services to business clients and individual clients in the Northeast Florida area — particularly St. Augustine, Palatka, and Gainesville. As part of the CRI team in Northeast Florida, she provides a variety of business and tax services to restaurants, professional service firms, construction companies. Louise also provides outsourced accounting services to clients as a way to either act as an entire accounting department or simply supplement an existing structure by providing a higher level of accounting support.
Louise has participated in numerous forensic accounting engagements, and she has proactively worked with accounting clients to improve internal controls and decrease opportunities for business fraud. She is also active in her service and leadership in the community. Not only was she the past President of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine, but she is also a board member of the Betty Griffin House, Flagler Hospital Health Service Board, and First Coast Technical College Education Foundation.
Active in both professional associations and community organizations, Louise has served on numerous boards and national committees while writing articles for various publications. She is also a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
University of South Florida, Bachelor's
FL: Gainesville
4010 NW 25th PlGainesville, FL 32606
Phone: 352.372.6300
John Fletcher
John offers a distinct advantage to his clients by delivering 40+ years of public accounting experience focusing primarily on taxation. He provides comprehensive tax planning, tax research, tax consulting, and estate planning services to high-net-worth individuals and businesses in the Northeast Florida area.
John also provides business advisory services to real estate developers, professional service firms, and healthcare entities such as physicians and dental practices.
John serves as partner-in-charge of CRI’s Jacksonville office. He is also active in the local community and currently serves as a board member and treasurer of the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Florida State University, Bachelor's
Florida State University, Master's
FL: Jacksonville
637 Park StJacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: 904.356.6023
Mike Whitney
Mike utilizes more than 30 years of diversified audit, tax, and business consulting experience to serve a wide variety of clients in the Tallahassee area.
As a part of the firm’s governmental audit team, which is recognized throughout the Southern United States for its knowledge of government auditing standards, Mike participates in municipal audits, county audits, and other governmental agency audits in Florida. Formerly an assistant county treasurer, Mike offers unique expertise derived from participating in both sides of a governmental audit engagement.
Mike is a former adjunct professor of not-for-profit and governmental accounting at Elmira College. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). He received a certificate of educational achievement from the AICPA in governmental accounting and auditing.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Elmira College, Bachelor's
FL: Marianna
4267 Lafayette StMarianna, FL 32446
Phone: 850.526.3207
Debbie Goode
Debbie asks plenty of the right questions to ensure that she provides the highest level of service for her auditing clients. She provides more than 30 years of audit experience to clients in Central Florida. Debbie works primarily with government contractors, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, commercial companies and employee benefit plans.
Debbie offers expertise in providing government cost accounting services — including DCAA representation, contract rate calculations, developing ICE models, and setting up cost accounting systems that meet FAR Part 31.2 requirements. In 2009, striving to provide the most value to her government contracting clients, Debbie founded the Government Contracting Advisory Team (GCAT), a network of independent service providers that specialize in providing services to government contractors. Through the GCAT, government contracting clients gain quick access to a variety of government contracting specific services, including help with bid proposals, GSA schedules, contract negotiations, and RFP reviews.
As an active member of the local Melbourne community, Debbie was the chair of the board of the Space Coast Economic Development Commission (EDC) from 2014-2016 and still serves on its board and Financial Council. She recently joined the board and executive committee of United Way of Brevard. Debbie's passion lies in economic development which is why, when she was chair of Florida Tech's WeVenture, she drove the initiative to start mentoring for 2nd stage companies ( the Ignite program) and also formed the League of Extraordinary Women to raise funds to benefit WeVenture.
Debbie received the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Women to Watch Award in the Experienced Leader category. During the same year, she was named to the FICPA’s President’s Honor Roll. Additionally, Debbie is a diplomate of the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE) and has been involved in many forensic engagements. She would rather assist clients with improving their internal controls than to have clients pay to determine how much has been taken from them due to weak controls.
Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
Florida State University, Bachelor's
University of South Florida, Master's
FL: Melbourne
215 Baytree DrMelbourne, FL 32940
Phone: 321.255.0088