Melissa is a partner in the Charleston office with nearly 25 years of experience. She specializes in client accounting and advisory and tax services for clients in the healthcare sector, professional service firms, retailers, nonprofit organizations, and a variety of other closely held businesses.
Industry Expertise
Automotive Dealerships
Healthcare
Not-For-Profit
Taxation
Focus Areas
Client Accounting and Advisory Services
Business and Individual Tax Preparation
Business Consulting
Education, Certifications & Memberships
Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Marshall University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (WVSCPA)
Charleston Chapter of the WVSCPA
Board member and Treasurer of Children's Therapy Clinic
Member of the Charleston Vandalia Rotary Club
Treasurer of Hurricane Soccer Club
Treasurer of the Jamestown Homeowners Association
Past treasurer of the West Teays Elementary PTO
Member of the Advisory Board for the Division of Accountancy and Legal Environment of the Marshall University Brad D. Smith Schools of Business
Served as program director for the West Virginia Futbol Club TOPSoccer program, a soccer program for children with disabilities
Volunteered or Junior Achievement
Awards & Accomplishments
WV Society of CPAs - Public Service Award Winner 2021
Member of the 2012 class of Generation Next: 40 Under 40, a statewide awards program sponsored by The State Journal
Hobbies & Interests
A proud "soccer mom" who can often be found in the stands cheering on her son's team! I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and family.
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