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History

Since 1986, Crow Shields Bailey PC has focused on helping clients maximize their wealth and reach their financial goals. As we look forward to continued growth, our CSB history timeline highlights 30 years of serving the Gulf Coast community.

1986
Kenny Crow opens an accounting and financial consulting firm in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
1986
Kenny Crow opens the Mobile office.
1991
John Shields is admitted as a partner of Crow and Shields CPA.
1998
Joey Bailey is named a partner, rebranding the firm as Crow Shields Bailey.
2000
Gina McKellar is admitted as the first female partner of the firm.
2003
Crow Shields Bailey launches Business Getting Results (BGR), helping Gulf Coast small business owners work on their business rather than in it.
2006
Gray McDermott joins his practice with CSB and is admitted as partner
2006
Crow Shields Bailey begins partnering with First Financial Group of the South.
2008
Crow Shields Bailey begins internship program to support rising star Southeastern accounting students.
2009
Crow Shields Bailey merges with Dudley Chateau & Cox.
2010
Our accounting firm launches new name and brand, Crow Shields Bailey PC, to reach beyond the numbers to better serve the Gulf Coast community.
2011
Crow Shields Bailey is first recognized as a top 25 accounting firm in the state by Business Alabama.
2015
Crow Shields Bailey merges with McKean & Associates PC.
2015
Ann Broughton (Partner Emeritus), Colleen Keleher, Cindy Rathle and Kristi Daughtery are admitted as partners at Crow Shields Bailey.
2015
Crow Shields Bailey joins the national premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms, RSM US Alliance, to better serve our clients by accessing financial resources, leadership training and professional development programs.
2016
Crow Shields Bailey hosts first IMAGINE Leadership Conference for college accounting students to learn about key elements of leadership: values, vision and voice in launching their professional careers.
2016
Crow Shields Bailey celebrates 30th Anniversary.
2017
IMAGINE Leadership Conference
2018
Gina McKellar, Managing Shareholder wins Nappie Award for Best CPA
2018
IMAGINE Leadership Conference
2018
Ryan Damrich admitted as Shareholder
2018
Acquired Hanak & Wells PC accounting firm
2019
IMAGINE Leadership Conference
2019
Kristi Daughtery, Shareholder wins Nappie Award for Best CPA
2019
CSB is recipient of Business Alabama Best Companies to Work for in Alabama Award
2019
CSB named a top three finalist for the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award
2021
CSB opens a new office in Gulf Shores, AL.