For more than 20 years, Fong Yan has gained tax experience with C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individual tax returns with large firms. In her previous roles, she has worked with the Asset Wealth Management group and reviewed multi-tier partnership federal and state returns. Fong has also managed quarterly estimated tax processes, analyzed current […]
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John Beall
John has been working in his professional career since 2006. His responsibilities include seeking maximum reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Hurricanes Irma, Matthew, and Michael-related large projects; tracking financial totals and subgrantee documentation for grant management workflow purposes; coordinating with Government Authorized Representatives (GARSs) to monitor disaster recovery efforts; and verifying […]
Brittany Bechtel
Since 2007, Brittany has provided data management and analysis, systems auditing, customer service, functionality testing, and performance monitoring for multiple government entities. Her current responsibilities include seeking maximum reimbursement awards from FEMA on Hurricanes Michael, Irma, Dorian, and Sally related large projects; tracking financial totals and subgrantee documentation for grant management workflow purposes; coordinating with […]
Nicole Acosta
Since 2004, Nicole Acosta has provided disaster recovery, procurement, and government consulting services. She has assisted multiple state agencies with contract negotiations, management, project management, procurement, and grant management. Her expertise lies in Federal Grant Management, US Treasury Regulations, 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, Single Audit, Transportation, FEMA Public Assistance, Large Project Management, and State […]
Nick Gilpin
Since 2014, Nick has provided tax compliance and consulting services for various entities, both public and private, and individuals. Working primarily in the Firm’s insurance industry tax practice, Nick provides federal and multi-state income tax return compliance, premium and excise tax return compliance, income tax provisions on the statutory basis of accounting, consolidated income tax […]
Taylor Harmon
Taylor has been working in public accounting since January 2013 and joined Thomas Howell Ferguson in 2014. With over seven years of experience, he specializes in providing assurance and accounting services. Taylor’s services include audits, reviews, compilations, agreed-upon procedures, and other related tasks. As an engagement senior manager, he takes on the responsibility of planning, […]
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins started her public accounting career in 2004 and joined Thomas Howell Ferguson in May 2015. She has a diverse background in assurance, consulting, and accounting services within public accounting. Leigh’s expertise includes financial statement audits, technical research, and documentation of accounting standards. She has worked across various industries such as not-for-profit organizations and […]
Stacey Kolka
Since 1992, Stacey has offered tax and consulting services to diverse corporate clients. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University and a Master of Professional Accountancy from Mississippi State University. Stacey’s responsibilities encompass planning, staff supervision, tax return review, tax engagement research, and special projects. In addition to her tax […]
Micah Kunkel
Since 2009, Micah has offered accounting services and tax preparation for various entity types. His responsibilities involve preparing tax returns for S-corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Micah’s experience encompasses accounting assistance, campaign accounting, payroll preparation and review, tax return preparation and review, and conducting research on diverse tax issues. His CPA license is regulated by the […]
David Ludwick
David Ludwick brings 26 years of expertise in financial and accounting management to THF. With a strong background in financial planning, budget management, and firm operations, David is known for his results-driven leadership and ability to deliver process optimizations and significant cost savings. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, implementing […]
Michael Rosciam
Since 1999, Michael has provided assurance and accounting services, specializing in insurance, not-for-profit entities, technology companies, and local/state governments. With dual certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), he brings a unique combination of financial expertise and IT audit proficiency to every engagement. These skills can provide strategic […]
Chandler Russell
Chandler Russell has been providing assurance services since 2015. Her industries served include automotive, construction, the private sector, government, insurance, manufacturing, medical, not-for-profit organizations, and partnerships. Chandler performs financial statement and compliance audits, federal and state single audits, reviews, internal control studies, inventory observations, forensic audits, agreed-upon procedures, consulting, and service organization control (SOC 1 […]
Jana Sayler
Jana Sayler brings over 20 years of diverse experience in tax preparation, client services, and business consulting. Her expertise includes reviewing and preparing tax returns for partnerships, domestic and foreign trusts, S and C corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals. She also supervises bookkeeping services and operates as a controller for interconnected entities, providing comprehensive tax […]
Roxanne Sexton
Since 2010, Roxanne has been working in outsourced client accounting services (CAS). These customized services offer a high value to clients who desire professional accounting results and superior customer service. Industries served include restaurants and hospitality, real estate management, professional service firms, and medical services organizations. CAS provides a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping […]
Loraine Zaidan
Since 1993, Loraine has provided accounting, auditing, and consulting services to diverse organizations including not-for-profit, government, quasi-government, insurance, healthcare, and for-profit sectors. Her services encompass audits, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, and consulting. Consulting projects involve assessing claim payments, regulatory compliance assistance, Medicaid eligibility determination, internal audit function design and implementation, and internal control evaluation and analysis. […]
Stephen Andrews
Since 2010, Stephen has provided tax compliance and consulting services for multiple entity types. His responsibilities include coordination of the insurance tax compliance practice, which includes federal and multi-state tax return compliance, premium tax compliance, income tax provisions on the statutory basis of accounting, consolidated income tax provisions on the GAAP basis of accounting, and […]
Jeff Barbacci
Since 1995, Jeff has been providing audit and consulting services to a variety of clients. Specific industries include trade associations, charitable organizations, local municipalities, county government, and state government. Jeff has dedicated the majority of his career to specializing in government and not-for-profit consulting and auditing. He has developed an excellent understanding of procurement matters, regulatory grant […]
William (Bill) Ferguson
Since 1977, Bill has dedicated his career to public accounting, specializing in serving a range of clients with a primary focus on insurance companies and related enterprises. His role involves coordinating services and ensuring the successful achievement of engagement objectives within designated timeframes. Bill possesses extensive expertise in working with insurance clients, including conducting audits […]
Dennis Gallant
Since 1995, Dennis Gallant has been providing public accounting services. His work is in tax compliance and consulting, and his career started in Ohio. Dennis and his family relocated to Tallahassee in 2015 when he joined THF. During his career, Dennis has worked with clients in a wide range of industries. Those include manufacturing, wholesale, […]
Allison Harrell
Since 2002, Allison Harrell has offered assurance services to governmental, not-for-profit, and for-profit entities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy with an emphasis in Assurance Services from Florida State University. Achieving shareholder status in her early thirties, Allison has become a trailblazer for accounting professionals on a fast […]
Christopher M. Howell
Chris is a leader of the firm’s insurance practice. Since 2000, he has assisted insurance companies and their parents and affiliates by providing services customized to their needs. These services include advising on optimal organization/formation capital structures, internal controls, and risk assessments, and as well as key assurance services needed by insurance entities and their […]
Winston Howell
Since 1981, Winston has been offering a wide range of professional services, including auditing, accounting, tax, consulting, and general business advice across multiple industries. His expertise extends to business and individual tax consulting, particularly in areas such as business mergers and acquisitions, IRS examinations and appeals, business succession planning, planned giving, retirement planning, compensation planning, […]
Michael Kalifeh
Since 2003, Michael Kalifeh has served clients across diverse industries, including manufacturing, automobile dealerships, retail/wholesale/distribution, construction, medical and legal services, land/farm/timber management, and real estate. He has successfully represented clients before the IRS on various income tax matters and the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) on sales/use tax issues. What clients are […]
Debie Leonard
Since 1983, Debie has provided tax, accounting, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, estates, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, political organizations, and charitable foundations. Her responsibilities include tax planning, return review, research, and wealth management planning. Debie’s expertise encompasses applications for exempt status, IRS representation, income tax strategies, personal finance, estate planning, charitable giving, and […]
Brandon Mott
Since 2007, Brandon has worked on auditing insurance, governmental, not-for-profit, and commercial entities, including employee benefit plans. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Carson-Newman College, Brandon specializes in providing assurance and consulting services to insurance companies and related entities. His specific expertise includes documenting transaction cycles for insurance companies, assessing control risk, and […]
Russell Perkins
Since 1993, Russell has offered accounting, auditing, and consulting services to governmental, for-profit, and not-for-profit entities, including the financial services industry. His services encompass audits, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, consulting, expert testimony before the state of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, compliance and internal control reviews, contract structuring assistance, resolution of financial reporting issues, and handling […]
Canita Gunter Peterson
Since 1995, Canita Gunter Peterson has been providing consulting, tax, and accounting services. She serves a wide variety of business and individual clients with respect to federal, as well as state and multi-state taxation. In addition, she has been involved in mergers and acquisitions, litigation support services, IRS examinations, and representation and examinations related to […]
Ben A. (Steve) Stevens III
Steve Stevens is a CPA and government consultant specializing audits, compliance, and emergency management. Since 1989, Steve has provided assurance, consulting, and other accounting services. His experience includes five years with a Big Four firm in a Director capacity. His industries served include government, not-for-profit, for-profit, insurance, and health and human services. Additionally, his responsibilities […]
Catherine Stout
Catherine joined Thomas Howell Ferguson in January 2015, specializing in assurance and accounting services in public accounting. She has served various industries including corporate, governmental, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Catherine’s focus has been primarily on the insurance and governmental sectors throughout her career. Her responsibilities entail engagement planning, fieldwork, internal control testing, and assisting with […]
Brian Walgamott
Brian Walgamott is the leader of THF’s bookkeeping services, which incudes medical bookkeeping and bookkeeping for law firms. Brian has been providing tax compliance and consulting services since 2008. A graduate of Florida State University with a master’s degree in accounting, Brian has experience working with corporate, partnership, not-for-profit, trust, and high-net wealth individual clients. […]
Ying Wang
Ying has been providing tax services since 2003. Her experience includes services to individual and family businesses, trusts and estates, manufacturing, retail, technology, wholesale, and distribution, as well as auto dealership industries. Ying has worked in national and local firms, as well as private industries. She joined THF in December 2007. Additionally, she has experience […]
