At Crow Shields Bailey, we believe that our people are the heart of the firm. Our team is dedicated to building relationships with our clients and bringing value to their business. CSB experienced professionals aim to partner with our clients and deliver a variety of tailored services to achieve financial success through personalized customer service.
Find out more about the CSB’s team below and contact us today.
251-544-1824
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Business development, client management, income and estate planning, litigation support and business consulting
“I love being in a trusted profession where we work side by side with our clients to help them grow their businesses and personal net worth. It is also very rewarding to provide a road map for clients to plan their exit strategy and retirement.”
Community Involvement: Men of St. Joseph Chapter Leader, NEST Board, Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee, Distinguished Young Women Foundation Board, McGill-Toolen Foundation Board, University of Alabama Accounting School Advisory Board
Personal: Kenny is married to Marty Crow and father to Louise Oliver (Steven) and Kenny Crow, III. In his spare time, Kenny enjoys fishing, spending time on Mobile Bay, playing golf and watching Alabama football.
Fun Fact: Kenny broke all toes on one foot while riding his bicycle.
Kenny Crow, CPA
Managing Shareholder
251-544-1824
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Business development, client management, income and estate planning, litigation support and business consulting
“I love being in a trusted profession where we work side by side with our clients to help them grow their businesses and personal net worth. It is also very rewarding to provide a road map for clients to plan their exit strategy and retirement.”
Community Involvement: Men of St. Joseph Chapter Leader, NEST Board, Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee, Distinguished Young Women Foundation Board, McGill-Toolen Foundation Board, University of Alabama Accounting School Advisory Board
Personal: Kenny is married to Marty Crow and father to Louise Oliver (Steven) and Kenny Crow, III. In his spare time, Kenny enjoys fishing, spending time on Mobile Bay, playing golf and watching Alabama football.
Fun Fact: Kenny broke all toes on one foot while riding his bicycle.
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Individual and business tax, estate and gift tax, litigation support
“Our work is challenging, our team members have a wide array of talents and skills, and our clients are a very diverse and interesting group. These are the things that make working at CSB a rewarding and special experience.”
Community Involvement: Edith Murphy Foundation Board, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Mobile Sunrise Rotary
Personal: John is married to Therese Shields. They have four children, Laura Brangle (James), Marshall Shields (Allison), Henry Shields and Anna Mary Shields. In his spare time, John enjoys fishing, hunting and gardening.
Fun Fact: John is an avid hunter and fisherman. He has hunted in very remote areas of Alaska and been fly fishing in the Bahamas and Mexico.
John Shields, CPA
Shareholder
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Individual and business tax, estate and gift tax, litigation support
“Our work is challenging, our team members have a wide array of talents and skills, and our clients are a very diverse and interesting group. These are the things that make working at CSB a rewarding and special experience.”
Community Involvement: Edith Murphy Foundation Board, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Mobile Sunrise Rotary
Personal: John is married to Therese Shields. They have four children, Laura Brangle (James), Marshall Shields (Allison), Henry Shields and Anna Mary Shields. In his spare time, John enjoys fishing, hunting and gardening.
Fun Fact: John is an avid hunter and fisherman. He has hunted in very remote areas of Alaska and been fly fishing in the Bahamas and Mexico.
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Auditing, employee benefit plans, contractors and medical practices
“Our teamwork approach helps our clients succeed.”
Community Involvement: Superhero Foundation of Mobile, University of South Alabama Advisory Board
Personal: Joey is married to Connie Smith Bailey and has three children, Michael, Mary Catherine and Scott. He enjoys kayaking and golfing in his spare time.
Fun Fact: Joey was 8 hours and 35 minutes away from being a leap year baby.
Joey Bailey, CPA
Shareholder
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Auditing, employee benefit plans, contractors and medical practices
“Our teamwork approach helps our clients succeed.”
Community Involvement: Superhero Foundation of Mobile, University of South Alabama Advisory Board
Personal: Joey is married to Connie Smith Bailey and has three children, Michael, Mary Catherine and Scott. He enjoys kayaking and golfing in his spare time.
Fun Fact: Joey was 8 hours and 35 minutes away from being a leap year baby.
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax planning and consulting for businesses, estate tax work, business valuations; Human Resources Partner
“CSB works with businesses and individuals in the Gulf Coast area and I consider my role to serve as a problem solver for our clients. I enjoy helping them with solutions to business and financial issues that they do not have the personnel or expertise to handle themselves.”
Community Involvement: McGill-Toolen Catholic Foundation Board, University of South Alabama Planned Giving Council
Personal: Gina is married to Charles McKellar and mother to Brian, Bradley and Thomas Russell. Her hobbies include running and gardening.
Fun Fact: Gina’s first car was a Ford Thunderbird.
Gina McKellar, CPA, CVA
Shareholder
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax planning and consulting for businesses, estate tax work, business valuations; Human Resources Partner
“CSB works with businesses and individuals in the Gulf Coast area and I consider my role to serve as a problem solver for our clients. I enjoy helping them with solutions to business and financial issues that they do not have the personnel or expertise to handle themselves.”
Community Involvement: McGill-Toolen Catholic Foundation Board, University of South Alabama Planned Giving Council
Personal: Gina is married to Charles McKellar and mother to Brian, Bradley and Thomas Russell. Her hobbies include running and gardening.
Fun Fact: Gina’s first car was a Ford Thunderbird.
Education: Auburn University (Auburn)
Specialties: Income tax compliance, income tax planning, estate planning, financial reporting and accounting and general business consulting. Industry specialty includes manufacturing, construction, timber, real estate, retail, employee benefit plans and professional services
“I believe a strong professional relationship that is client focused enables the CPA to become a trusted business resource and more than merely a service provider. My greatest satisfaction comes from collaboration with clients to help them reach their objectives.”
Community Involvement: Auburn University School of Accounting Advisory Board, McGill-Toolen High School Annual Fund, St. Ignatius Catholic Church member and former St. Ignatius School Board member
Personal: Gray is married to Elizabeth McDermott and father to three daughters, Elizabeth, Annie and Julia McDermott.
Fun Fact: Gray is 30 pounds heavier than when he graduated high school.
Gray McDermott, CPA
Shareholder
Education: Auburn University (Auburn)
Specialties: Income tax compliance, income tax planning, estate planning, financial reporting and accounting and general business consulting. Industry specialty includes manufacturing, construction, timber, real estate, retail, employee benefit plans and professional services
“I believe a strong professional relationship that is client focused enables the CPA to become a trusted business resource and more than merely a service provider. My greatest satisfaction comes from collaboration with clients to help them reach their objectives.”
Community Involvement: Auburn University School of Accounting Advisory Board, McGill-Toolen High School Annual Fund, St. Ignatius Catholic Church member and former St. Ignatius School Board member
Personal: Gray is married to Elizabeth McDermott and father to three daughters, Elizabeth, Annie and Julia McDermott.
Fun Fact: Gray is 30 pounds heavier than when he graduated high school.
cindyr@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax, estates and gifts, small business accounting and consulting
“I look forward to the opportunities our clients present to us and their willingness to allow CSB to help them achieve their business goals. Our team is an amazing group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and always striving to do their best with the firm and our clients.”
Community Involvement: Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Lifelines Family Counseling board member (6 years including participation in the finance committee as treasurer), University of South Alabama Accounting Advisory Board, and Junior League of Mobile sustaining member
Personal: Cindy is married to Amin Rathle and has two daughters, Madeline and Olivia Rathle. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and vacationing at the beach.
Fun Fact: Cindy did not go to Kindergarten. Her mother “whited out” 1965 and typed 1964 on her birth certificate to get her in the first grade because her elementary school did not have a kindergarten at that time. Her brothers were enrolled and she was ready for Cindy to go too.
Cindy Rathle, CPA
Shareholder
cindyr@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax, estates and gifts, small business accounting and consulting
“I look forward to the opportunities our clients present to us and their willingness to allow CSB to help them achieve their business goals. Our team is an amazing group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and always striving to do their best with the firm and our clients.”
Community Involvement: Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Lifelines Family Counseling board member (6 years including participation in the finance committee as treasurer), University of South Alabama Accounting Advisory Board, and Junior League of Mobile sustaining member
Personal: Cindy is married to Amin Rathle and has two daughters, Madeline and Olivia Rathle. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and vacationing at the beach.
Fun Fact: Cindy did not go to Kindergarten. Her mother “whited out” 1965 and typed 1964 on her birth certificate to get her in the first grade because her elementary school did not have a kindergarten at that time. Her brothers were enrolled and she was ready for Cindy to go too.
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns; bookkeeping management support; specialization in fiduciary and estate tax work; Daphne office manager and practice development leadership on the Eastern Shore
“CSB has all of the essential tools of an exceptional team. Our hard work and dedication to bring our clients’ value and exceed their expectations inspires me.”
Community Involvement: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church member and finance council, Ladies of Legacy Treasurer (McGill-Toolen alumni of the basketball and volleyball programs), A-Club member (Alabama athletics), Diamond Backers member (Alabama softball), Daphne-Spanish Fort Rotary Club member and president
Personal: Kristi is married to Brian Daughtery and mother to Jonah and Jamison. Her hobbies including coaching baseball, sports, loving God and spending time with family at the beach.
Fun Fact: Kristi won the Optimist Club Oratorical contest when she was in 5th grade.
Kristi Daughtery, CPA
Shareholder
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns; bookkeeping management support; specialization in fiduciary and estate tax work; Daphne office manager and practice development leadership on the Eastern Shore
“CSB has all of the essential tools of an exceptional team. Our hard work and dedication to bring our clients’ value and exceed their expectations inspires me.”
Community Involvement: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church member and finance council, Ladies of Legacy Treasurer (McGill-Toolen alumni of the basketball and volleyball programs), A-Club member (Alabama athletics), Diamond Backers member (Alabama softball), Daphne-Spanish Fort Rotary Club member and president
Personal: Kristi is married to Brian Daughtery and mother to Jonah and Jamison. Her hobbies including coaching baseball, sports, loving God and spending time with family at the beach.
Fun Fact: Kristi won the Optimist Club Oratorical contest when she was in 5th grade.
ryand@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Extensive experience in multi-state corporate, partnership and individual taxation, tax planning for businesses and high net worth individuals, consulting for small businesses and international taxation
“Every day is a unique opportunity that brings new challenges and choices. I’m privileged to work in a profession that allows me to work hand-in-hand with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.”
Community Involvement: St. Ignatius Catholic Church member
Personal: Ryan is married to Mandy Damrich and father to Kingsley and Berkley Damrich. Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, going on trips to the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: Ryan went bungee jumping in Costa Rica off of a 265 ft. high bridge over the Colorado River.
Ryan Damrich, CPA
Shareholder
ryand@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Extensive experience in multi-state corporate, partnership and individual taxation, tax planning for businesses and high net worth individuals, consulting for small businesses and international taxation
“Every day is a unique opportunity that brings new challenges and choices. I’m privileged to work in a profession that allows me to work hand-in-hand with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.”
Community Involvement: St. Ignatius Catholic Church member
Personal: Ryan is married to Mandy Damrich and father to Kingsley and Berkley Damrich. Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, going on trips to the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: Ryan went bungee jumping in Costa Rica off of a 265 ft. high bridge over the Colorado River.
Education: Spring Hill College (Mobile)
Specialties: Audit, employee benefit plans, not for profit entities, governmental audits, complex entity structures, partnerships and LLCs, PEOs, quality control and A&A best practice
“CSB is committed to providing value to clients above and beyond basic financial audit and tax return preparation by offering timely advice and always being readily available to answer questions. Our team members show true dedication to client service and quality work. “
Community Involvement: Mobile Botanical Gardens, South Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association, Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association and Azalea Society of North America
Personal: Colleen is married to Maarten van der Giessen. She spends time hiking, gardening, reading, rescuing animals (currently cares for two dogs and five cats) and working as controller for her family business of van der Giessen Nursery, Inc.
Fun Fact: Colleen won the hula-hoop competition at the Escambia Bay Brewers Beer Olympics two years running.
Colleen Keleher, CPA
Principal
Education: Spring Hill College (Mobile)
Specialties: Audit, employee benefit plans, not for profit entities, governmental audits, complex entity structures, partnerships and LLCs, PEOs, quality control and A&A best practice
“CSB is committed to providing value to clients above and beyond basic financial audit and tax return preparation by offering timely advice and always being readily available to answer questions. Our team members show true dedication to client service and quality work. “
Community Involvement: Mobile Botanical Gardens, South Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association, Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association and Azalea Society of North America
Personal: Colleen is married to Maarten van der Giessen. She spends time hiking, gardening, reading, rescuing animals (currently cares for two dogs and five cats) and working as controller for her family business of van der Giessen Nursery, Inc.
Fun Fact: Colleen won the hula-hoop competition at the Escambia Bay Brewers Beer Olympics two years running.
Bruce Dudley, Jr., CPA
Partner Emeritus
Ann Broughton, CPA
Partner Emeritus
Vivian (Jo) Chateau, CPA
Partner Emeritus
teresae@csbcpa.com
Education: Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
Specialties: Preparation and supervision of personal, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns; specializing in tax planning and preparation for high net worth clients and preparation of nonprofit information returns
“I enjoy the long-term relationships I have with the clients I work with at CSB. I get a lot of satisfaction from working with individuals along with their family members and business enterprises and helping them achieve their long-term goals. I believe that my client service goals are closely aligned with CSB’s vision statement, and I am excited to be able to offer additional services to clients.”
Community Involvement: Sustaining member of Junior League of Mobile and Estate Planning Council of Mobile member
Personal: Teresa is married to Walter Ernest, IV and mother to Elizabeth and Caroline Ernest. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and spending time with family, friends and her pets.
Fun Fact: Being such an accountant and planner, Teresa’s first child was born on her due date.
Teresa Ernest, CPA
Manager
teresae@csbcpa.com
Education: Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
Specialties: Preparation and supervision of personal, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns; specializing in tax planning and preparation for high net worth clients and preparation of nonprofit information returns
“I enjoy the long-term relationships I have with the clients I work with at CSB. I get a lot of satisfaction from working with individuals along with their family members and business enterprises and helping them achieve their long-term goals. I believe that my client service goals are closely aligned with CSB’s vision statement, and I am excited to be able to offer additional services to clients.”
Community Involvement: Sustaining member of Junior League of Mobile and Estate Planning Council of Mobile member
Personal: Teresa is married to Walter Ernest, IV and mother to Elizabeth and Caroline Ernest. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and spending time with family, friends and her pets.
Fun Fact: Being such an accountant and planner, Teresa’s first child was born on her due date.
hopeh@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Auditing with expertise in employee benefit plan, construction contractors, retail, wholesale and condominium associations; QuickBooks expertise.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Personal: Hope enjoys traveling and cooking in her spare time.
Fun Fact: Hope has a collection of shot glasses from her travels around the world.
Hope Hickman, CPA, CGMA
Manager
hopeh@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Auditing with expertise in employee benefit plan, construction contractors, retail, wholesale and condominium associations; QuickBooks expertise.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Personal: Hope enjoys traveling and cooking in her spare time.
Fun Fact: Hope has a collection of shot glasses from her travels around the world.
andrewb@csbcpa.com
Education: Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham)
Specialties: High net-worth individuals; closely-held businesses and family limited partnerships; estate, trust, and gift taxation and planning; and business valuations.
“The culture at Crow Shields Bailey is hard to find anywhere else in public accounting. This translates to not only great relationships with co-workers, but thriving relationships with clients with who we can celebrate success.”
Community Involvement: Supporter of The Exceptional Foundation and Junior Achievement.
Personal: Andrew is a Huntsville native married to Jenny Speir of Fairhope. Andrew and Jenny reside in Daphne with their dog Jack and cat Lucy. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys weekends at the hunting camp or on the water, cooking on his Big Green Egg and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: Andrew and friends formed a competitive BBQ team that has placed in events across the southeast.
Andrew Bailey, CPA, ABV
Supervisor
andrewb@csbcpa.com
Education: Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham)
Specialties: High net-worth individuals; closely-held businesses and family limited partnerships; estate, trust, and gift taxation and planning; and business valuations.
“The culture at Crow Shields Bailey is hard to find anywhere else in public accounting. This translates to not only great relationships with co-workers, but thriving relationships with clients with who we can celebrate success.”
Community Involvement: Supporter of The Exceptional Foundation and Junior Achievement.
Personal: Andrew is a Huntsville native married to Jenny Speir of Fairhope. Andrew and Jenny reside in Daphne with their dog Jack and cat Lucy. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys weekends at the hunting camp or on the water, cooking on his Big Green Egg and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Fact: Andrew and friends formed a competitive BBQ team that has placed in events across the southeast.
lorib@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Personal and business tax preparation, monthly and year-end small business write-up, preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements, preparation of contractor license renewals, training and supporting clients on their small business accounting software, and specifically QuickBooks and Sage 50
“I enjoy the variety of dynamic work in accounting. With Crow Shields Bailey, there is always a new challenge and a new opportunity to help clients achieve their financial goals.”
Personal: Lori enjoys gardening and home improvement projects, reading, going to the beach and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Lori used to dress up as a mouse, a bear, and many other animals and dance around for a living.
Lori Blum, EA Supervisor
lorib@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Personal and business tax preparation, monthly and year-end small business write-up, preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements, preparation of contractor license renewals, training and supporting clients on their small business accounting software, and specifically QuickBooks and Sage 50
“I enjoy the variety of dynamic work in accounting. With Crow Shields Bailey, there is always a new challenge and a new opportunity to help clients achieve their financial goals.”
Personal: Lori enjoys gardening and home improvement projects, reading, going to the beach and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Lori used to dress up as a mouse, a bear, and many other animals and dance around for a living.
kirstens@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile); Masters of Accounting
Specialties: Auditing of employee benefit plans, contractors, municipalities and not-for-profits; multi-state distributors and professional employer organizations; accounting for condominium and homeowner associations; individual, partnership, and corporate taxation
“I enjoy working at CSB because of our amazing team. Each of us at CSB strive to surpass client expectations to deliver quality customer service while also providing the upmost professional level of service.”
Community Involvement: University of South Alabama Alumni Association, Distinguished Young Women, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Member of First Baptist Church of Robertsdale
Personal: Kirsten is married to Sim Sokom. In her free time she enjoys gardening, kayaking, traveling and cheering on the Jags.
Fun Fact: Growing up, Kirsten swam competitively. She has swam with several local clubs, including Lake Forest, Fairhope and BMAC. Kirsten has also worked as a lifeguard and taught children’s swimming lessons.
Kirsten Sokom, CPA
Supervisor
kirstens@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile); Masters of Accounting
Specialties: Auditing of employee benefit plans, contractors, municipalities and not-for-profits; multi-state distributors and professional employer organizations; accounting for condominium and homeowner associations; individual, partnership, and corporate taxation
“I enjoy working at CSB because of our amazing team. Each of us at CSB strive to surpass client expectations to deliver quality customer service while also providing the utmost professional level of service.”
Community Involvement: University of South Alabama Alumni Association, Distinguished Young Women, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Member of First Baptist Church of Robertsdale
Personal: Kirsten is married to Sim Sokom. In her free time she enjoys gardening, kayaking, traveling and cheering on the Jags.
Fun Fact: Growing up, Kirsten swam competitively. She has swam with several local clubs, including Lake Forest, Fairhope and BMAC. Kirsten has also worked as a lifeguard and taught children’s swimming lessons.
sherrid@csbcpa.com
Education: Walsh University (North Canton, OH)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns with specialty in trust and estate tax returns.
“I enjoy working at CSB since it gives me the freedom to help others but also have time to spend with God and my family.”
Community Involvement: DeSmet Jesuit High School Moms Group (Gala Auction Committee and Christmas Boutique Committee), Incarnate Word Catholic Church (Christmas Giving Tree Committee), AICPA and ASCPA member
Personal: Sherri is married to Joseph Deighton and mother to Jacob and Timothy Deighton. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: In Sherri’s sophomore year of college, she lived on a co-ed floor. Her RA (resident advisor) ended up being her future husband.
Sherri Deighton, CPA
Supervisor
sherrid@csbcpa.com
Education: Walsh University (North Canton, OH)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns with specialty in trust and estate tax returns.
“I enjoy working at CSB since it gives me the freedom to help others but also have time to spend with God and my family.”
Community Involvement: DeSmet Jesuit High School Moms Group (Gala Auction Committee and Christmas Boutique Committee), Incarnate Word Catholic Church (Christmas Giving Tree Committee), AICPA and ASCPA member
Personal: Sherri is married to Joseph Deighton and mother to Jacob and Timothy Deighton. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: In Sherri’s sophomore year of college, she lived on a co-ed floor. Her RA (resident advisor) ended up being her future husband.
scotte@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Accounting support for medical care providers, governments and single audits
“It’s always too early to quit!” – Norman Vincent Peale
Community Involvement: Lifeline Counseling Services board, Fairhope High School Fishing Team parental board
Personal: John is married to Shawn Eastman and father to Emilie Ann and Elizabeth Eastman.
Fun Fact: Scott climbed Mt. Fuji.
Scott Eastman, CPA
Senior Accountant
scotte@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Accounting support for medical care providers, governments and single audits
“It’s always too early to quit!” – Norman Vincent Peale
Community Involvement: Lifeline Counseling Services board, Fairhope High School Fishing Team parental board
Personal: John is married to Shawn Eastman and father to Emilie Ann and Elizabeth Eastman.
Fun Fact: Scott climbed Mt. Fuji.
johng@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax support for small businesses and individuals
“Serving as a team member of Crow Shields Bailey allows me to grow as a professional and make a positive impact on our clients’ net worth.”
Community Involvement: United States Air Force Reserves member
Personal: John is married to Lauren Gafford.
Fun Fact: John played guitar in an elementary school rock band.
John Gafford, CPA
Senior Accountant
johng@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax support for small businesses and individuals
“Serving as a team member of Crow Shields Bailey allows me to grow as a professional and make a positive impact on our clients’ net worth.”
Community Involvement: United States Air Force Reserves member
Personal: John is married to Lauren Gafford.
Fun Fact: John played guitar in an elementary school rock band.
abbyr@csbcpa.com
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Auditing of small businesses, wholesale distributors and employee benefit plans
“Crow Shields Bailey genuinely cares about their own people, clients and community. That was an important factor for me when choosing a place to build my career.”
Community Involvement: Christ the King Youth Ministry Program
Personal: Abby is married to David Roveda and enjoys DIY projects, cooking and baking.
Fun Fact: Abby has been to Australia.
Abby Roveda, CPA
Senior Accountant
abbyr@csbcpa.com
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Specialties: Auditing of small businesses, wholesale distributors and employee benefit plans
“Crow Shields Bailey genuinely cares about their own people, clients and community. That was an important factor for me when choosing a place to build my career.”
Community Involvement: Christ the King Youth Ministry Program
Personal: Abby is married to David Roveda and enjoys DIY projects, cooking and baking.
Fun Fact: Abby has been to Australia.
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax support, QuickBooks expertise, helping clients set up or troubleshoot their financial bookkeeping system
“I have always loved accounting and knew at an early age that it was the profession I wanted to pursue. Being able to help our CSB clients achieve their business goals is what makes me happy and keeps me going.”
Personal: Debbie is married to Scott Schoppert and mother to Amy Schoppert. Her hobbies include helping with children’s church and gardening.
Fun Fact: Debbie lived in Holland before she moved to Mobile when her dad retired from the military.
Debbie Schoppert
Senior Accountant
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Tax support, QuickBooks expertise, helping clients set up or troubleshoot their financial bookkeeping system
“I have always loved accounting and knew at an early age that it was the profession I wanted to pursue. Being able to help our CSB clients achieve their business goals is what makes me happy and keeps me going.”
Personal: Debbie is married to Scott Schoppert and mother to Amy Schoppert. Her hobbies include helping with children’s church and gardening.
Fun Fact: Debbie lived in Holland before she moved to Mobile when her dad retired from the military.
Education:“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pele
Community Involvement:
Young Women’s Civic Club, Member at Wilmer United Methodist Church, Needham Bryan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Historic Mobile Preservation Society
Personal:
Dawn is marrying Matthew Poole in December of 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and relaxing on the beach.
Fun Fact:
Dawn is an identical twin.
Dawn Poole
Staff Accountant
Education:“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pele
Community Involvement:
Young Women’s Civic Club, Member at Wilmer United Methodist Church, Needham Bryan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Historic Mobile Preservation Society
Personal:
Dawn is marrying Matthew Poole in December of 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and relaxing on the beach.
Fun Fact:
Dawn is an identical twin.
Education: University of South Alabama
Quote about working at CSB or your favorite quote: “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”—Andrew Carnegie
Community Involvement: Member at 3 Circle Church
Personal: Emma is married to Jacob Ard. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Emma has a Great Dane named Tahoe.
Emma Ard
Staff Accountant
Education: University of South Alabama
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”—Andrew Carnegie
Community Involvement: Member at 3 Circle Church
Personal: Emma is married to Jacob Ard. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Emma has a Great Dane named Tahoe.
laurenc@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Personal: Lauren is married to David Cameron and mother to one son, Landon. She loves Mardi Gras, spending time with her family, volunteering, cooking and traveling, both domestically and abroad.
Fun Fact: Lauren studied to be a pastry chef and enjoys baking in her down time.
Lauren Cameron
Staff Accountant
laurenc@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Individual, partnership and corporate tax returns
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Personal: Lauren is married to David Cameron and mother to one son, Landon. She loves Mardi Gras, spending time with her family, volunteering, cooking and traveling, both domestically and abroad.
Fun Fact: Lauren studied to be a pastry chef and enjoys baking in her down time.
Education: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”-John F. Kennedy
Community Involvement: Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Personal: Jay’s hobbies include playing basketball, golf and tennis. He also enjoys hunting and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Jay won the MCAL city swim meet when he was six years old.
Jay Crowley
Staff Accountant
Education: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”-John F. Kennedy
Community Involvement: Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Personal: Jay’s hobbies include playing basketball, golf and tennis. He also enjoys hunting and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Jay won the MCAL city swim meet when he was six years old.
blakel@csbcpa.com
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Quote: “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” –Andrew Carnegie
Community Involvement: Member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Fun Fact: When I am not working, I spend most of my free time outdoors.
Blake LaMont
Staff Accountant
blake@csbcpa.com
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Quote: “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” –Andrew Carnegie
Community Involvement: Member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Fun Fact: When I am not working, I spend most of my free time outdoors.
Education:Quote about working at CSB or your favorite quote:
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” —Douglas MacArthur
Community Involvement:
Member of Pathway Church
Personal:
In her spare time, Madison enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and being outdoors.
Fun Fact:
Madison spent four months taking classes in Germany. While she was there, Madison got to visit seven different countries.
Madison Quigley
Staff Accountant
Education:Quote about working at CSB or your favorite quote:
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” —Douglas MacArthur
Community Involvement:
Member of Pathway Church
Personal:
In her spare time, Madison enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and being outdoors.
Fun Fact:
Madison spent four months taking classes in Germany. While she was there, Madison got to visit seven different countries.
University of Alabama Bachelor in Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a focus in Professional Accounting. 2016
“There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment.” – Nick Saban
Community Involvement:
Coffee Club – serving breakfast to the homeless
Personal:
Hobbies include watching college football and NFL, hunting and fishing, playing golf, basketball, tennis, and baseball.
Fun Fact:
Frank played soccer in high school and in college on the intermural team. In his free time, Frank writes for a college football website.
Frank Schottgen
Staff Accountant
University of Alabama Bachelor in Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a focus in Professional Accounting. 2016
“There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment.” – Nick Saban
Community Involvement:
Coffee Club – serving breakfast to the homeless
Personal:
Hobbies include watching college football and NFL, hunting and fishing, playing golf, basketball, tennis, and baseball.
Fun Fact:
Frank played soccer in high school and in college on the intermural team. In his free time, Frank writes for a college football website.
jeannie@csbcpa.com
Specialties: Accounting support services for condominium clients
“I love to work and I love what I do at CSB. Every day brings new opportunities and at the end of the day I feel blessed to be a part of this team.”
Community Involvement: Previously active with community projects including the Hadi Shrine Motor Belles, Daughters of the Nile and the Eastern Star
Personal: Jeannie is married to Dewayne Biggs and has one daughter, Marcia Cobb (Kevin).
Fun Fact: Jeannie doesn’t like to fish.
Jeannie Biggs
Accounting Clerk
jeannie@csbcpa.com
Specialties: Accounting support services for condominium clients
“I love to work and I love what I do at CSB. Every day brings new opportunities and at the end of the day I feel blessed to be a part of this team.”
Community Involvement: Previously active with community projects including the Hadi Shrine Motor Belles, Daughters of the Nile and the Eastern Star
Personal: Jeannie is married to Dewayne Biggs and has one daughter, Marcia Cobb (Kevin).
Fun Fact: Jeannie doesn’t like to fish.
ritae@csbcpa.com
Specialties: Accounting support services for condominium clients
“I enjoy what I do for a living because I get to help so many different people and businesses.”
Personal: Rita is married to Randy Evans and has two children, Ginger Crowe (Paul) and Jeremy Evans (Kiley).
Fun Fact: Rita has five granddaughters and three grandsons.
Rita Evans
Accounting Clerk
ritae@csbcpa.com
Specialties: Accounting support services for condominium clients
“I enjoy what I do for a living because I get to help so many different people and businesses.”
Personal: Rita is married to Randy Evans and has two children, Ginger Crowe (Paul) and Jeremy Evans (Kiley).
Fun Fact: Rita has five granddaughters and three grandsons.
barbf@csbcpa.com
Education: Jefferson Community College (Louisville, KY)
Specialties: Gulf Shores team management and coordinating with clients, board members and condo owners
“I love working with our CSB team and enjoy my day-to-day interaction with clients, board members and condo owners.”
Community Involvement: Member of the Public Education Building Authority Committee for the City of Gulf Shores, member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church Parish, volunteer for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, member of Greater Pensacola Ladies Tennis League and Gulf Shores Ladies Tennis League
Personal: Barb has three children, Josh Frerman (Kathryn), Nicholas Frerman (Rachel) and Sarah Wheeler (Kelly) and five grandchildren, Ava, Maddie, Andrew, Henry and Cole. Barb and her partner Rick Hilley enjoy spending time visiting grandchildren and playing tennis.
Fun Fact: Barb traveled and lived in a V.W. bus.
Barb Frerman
Office Manager
barbf@csbcpa.com
Education: Jefferson Community College (Louisville, KY)
Specialties: Gulf Shores team management and coordinating with clients, board members and condo owners
“I love working with our CSB team and enjoy my day-to-day interaction with clients, board members and condo owners.”
Community Involvement: Member of the Public Education Building Authority Committee for the City of Gulf Shores, member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church Parish, volunteer for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, member of Greater Pensacola Ladies Tennis League and Gulf Shores Ladies Tennis League
Personal: Barb has three children, Josh Frerman (Kathryn), Nicholas Frerman (Rachel) and Sarah Wheeler (Kelly) and five grandchildren, Ava, Maddie, Andrew, Henry and Cole. Barb and her partner Rick Hilley enjoy spending time visiting grandchildren and playing tennis.
Fun Fact: Barb traveled and lived in a V.W. bus.
deborahf@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Human resources compliance, benefit selection and administration, recruiting, marketing and operations management
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. “I think this quote captures CSB’s vision. We are committed to being here not only today, but well into the future to serve our clients and provide long-term careers for our team.”
Community Involvement: Supporter of Make-A-Wish, Junior Achievement, American Cancer Society, Child Advocacy Center, Salvation Army, Camp Rap-A-Hope and March of Dimes
Personal: Deborah is mother to Blaine Hennis and Emilee Shuler, and grandmother to Finn Shuler. Her hobbies include reading, writing literary short stories and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Deborah grew up on a farm and was in several horse shows with her Quarter Horse “Gal.”
Deborah Fisher
Firm Administrator
deborahf@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Human resources compliance, benefit selection and administration, recruiting, marketing and operations management
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. “I think this quote captures CSB’s vision. We are committed to being here not only today, but well into the future to serve our clients and provide long-term careers for our team.”
Community Involvement: Supporter of Make-A-Wish, Junior Achievement, American Cancer Society, Child Advocacy Center, Salvation Army, Camp Rap-A-Hope and March of Dimes
Personal: Deborah is mother to Blaine Hennis and Emilee Shuler, and grandmother to Finn Shuler. Her hobbies include reading, writing literary short stories and spending time with family.
Fun Fact: Deborah grew up on a farm and was in several horse shows with her Quarter Horse “Gal.”
lanettec@csbcpa.com
Education: Bishop State Community College (Mobile)
Specialties: Financial statement preparation, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, payroll quarterly and annual reports
“I am passionate about providing quality bookkeeping services and assisting our clients in their wealth management needs.”
Personal: La Nette is married to Jess Caskey and mother to Jean Marie Caskey Nishihara and Jennifer Caskey Martinez.
Fun Fact: La Nette was adopted at birth.
La Nette Caskey
Bookkeeper
lanettec@csbcpa.com
Education: Bishop State Community College (Mobile)
Specialties: Financial statement preparation, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, payroll quarterly and annual reports
“I am passionate about providing quality bookkeeping services and assisting our clients in their wealth management needs.”
Personal: La Nette is married to Jess Caskey and mother to Jean Marie Caskey Nishihara and Jennifer Caskey Martinez.
Fun Fact: La Nette was adopted at birth.
cherylc@csbcpa.com
Education: Fairmont University (West Virginia); Degree in Finance, Cum Laude
Specialties: QuickBooks expertise, accounting and finance support for businesses and condominiums
“As long as you’ve got passion, faith and are willing to work hard, you can do anything you want in life.”
Community Involvement: YMCA
Personal: Cheryl is married to Jay Corey and mother to Amber and Preston. She loves to swim, garden, bike and watch the dolphins play in the beautiful Gulf Coast.
Fun Fact: Cheryl used to be a college cheerleader for the YSU Penguins.
Cheryl Corey
Bookkeeper
cherylc@csbcpa.com
Education: Fairmont University (West Virginia); Degree in Finance, Cum Laude
Specialties: QuickBooks expertise, accounting and finance support for businesses and condominiums
“As long as you’ve got passion, faith and are willing to work hard, you can do anything you want in life.”
Community Involvement: YMCA
Personal: Cheryl is married to Jay Corey and mother to Amber and Preston. She loves to swim, garden, bike and watch the dolphins play in the beautiful Gulf Coast.
Fun Fact: Cheryl used to be a college cheerleader for the YSU Penguins.
kayr@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)
Specialties: Bookkeeping and payroll services for small business clients
“I enjoy working with small business owners to assist them with achieving their financial goals.”
Personal: Kay enjoys spending time reading and swimming.
Fun Fact: The sport Kay most enjoys participating in is sailing.
Kay Reed
Bookkeeper
kayr@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)
Specialties: Bookkeeping and payroll services for small business clients
“I enjoy working with small business owners to assist them with achieving their financial goals.”
Personal: Kay enjoys spending time reading and swimming.
Fun Fact: The sport Kay most enjoys participating in is sailing.
ruthannh@csbcpa.com
251-544-1849
Education: Milton High School (Milton)
Specialties: Administrative and client services
“Family is so important. I feel blessed to be a part of the CSB family who strives to maintain professionalism with heart so our clients know they will be taken care of.”
Community Involvement: Life Church member, Bless Ministries (family ministry), Way Beyond Measure
Personal: Ruth Ann is married to Johnny Holland and has seven children and six grandchildren. Family is what Ruth Ann’s life is all about.
Fun Fact: In middle school, Ruth Ann was the clean up batter for the softball team during P.E. class.
Ruth Ann Holland
Administrative Assistant
ruthannh@csbcpa.com
251-544-1849
Education: Milton High School (Milton)
Specialties: Administrative and client services
“Family is so important. I feel blessed to be a part of the CSB family who strives to maintain professionalism with heart so our clients know they will be taken care of.”
Community Involvement: Life Church member, Bless Ministries (family ministry), Way Beyond Measure
Personal: Ruth Ann is married to Johnny Holland and has seven children and six grandchildren. Family is what Ruth Ann’s life is all about.
Fun Fact: In middle school, Ruth Ann was the clean up batter for the softball team during P.E. class.
251-206-7526
Education:
Hendrix College
Specialties:
Administrative services and client support.
Quote about working at CSB or your favorite quote:
“Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things. Because we’re curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
Community Involvement:
Housing First, Light of the Village, and various other local charities.
Personal:
Britney enjoys reading, canoeing, traveling, hiking and photography.
Fun Fact:
Britney has lived in four states in two years, loves Ethiopian food, and is distantly related to Don Miguel Eslava, the founder of Mobile, and Robert Lister, who inspired Listerine.
Britney Lister
Administrative Assistant
251-206-7526
Education:
Hendrix College
Specialties:
Administrative services and client support.
Quote about working at CSB or your favorite quote:
“Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things. Because we’re curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
Community Involvement:
Housing First, Light of the Village, and various other local charities.
Personal:
Britney enjoys reading, canoeing, traveling, hiking and photography.
Fun Fact:
Britney has lived in four states in two years, loves Ethiopian food, and is distantly related to Don Miguel Eslava, the founder of Mobile, and Robert Lister, who inspired Listerine.
dianam@csbcpa.com
Education: Auburn University (Auburn)
Specialties: Administrative support and client service
“One of my favorite things about my job is the interaction with so many different people.”
Community Involvement: Under His Wings, a home for “at risk” teenage girls in Baldwin County, active member at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley, Ala.
Personal: Diana has two daughters, Melissa and Amanda.
Fun Fact: As a kid, Diana won a state competition in 4-H on the campus of Auburn University doing a Meats Illustrated Talk (information on beef and nutrition).
Diana Moore
Administrative Assistant
dianam@csbcpa.com
Education: Auburn University (Auburn)
Specialties: Administrative support and client service
“One of my favorite things about my job is the interaction with so many different people.”
Community Involvement: Under His Wings, a home for “at risk” teenage girls in Baldwin County, active member at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley, Ala.
Personal: Diana has two daughters, Melissa and Amanda.
Fun Fact: As a kid, Diana won a state competition in 4-H on the campus of Auburn University doing a Meats Illustrated Talk (information on beef and nutrition).
shirleys@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Assembly/scan, extensions and electronic filing coordination and other various administrative leadership tasks
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.” –Philippians 4:13. “I love working with our CSB family and giving my best to our team and our clients so, together, we can have the best accounting firm in the area.”
Personal: Shirley is married to Leon Sheffield. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, fishing, reading, walking, bike riding and participating in fundraisers such as walks and bowling.
Fun Fact: Shirley ran track in middle and high school.
Shirley Sheffield
Administrative Assistant
shirleys@csbcpa.com
Education: University of South Alabama (Mobile)
Specialties: Assembly/scan, extensions and electronic filing coordination and other various administrative leadership tasks
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.” –Philippians 4:13. “I love working with our CSB family and giving my best to our team and our clients so, together, we can have the best accounting firm in the area.”
Personal: Shirley is married to Leon Sheffield. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, fishing, reading, walking, bike riding and participating in fundraisers such as walks and bowling.
Fun Fact: Shirley ran track in middle and high school.
emilees@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Southern Mississippi and University of South Alabama
Specialties: Administrative services, marketing, and human resources support.
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” Ernest Hemingway
Community Involvement: Community theater, supports and promotes local art and artists, supports Junior Achievement and various other charities.
Personal: Emilee enjoys playing with her son Finn, doing yoga, playing guitar, singing, writing music, exploring outdoors, going to concerts, reading, making jewelry, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Emilee has been to hundreds of concerts and music festivals, and still has every single ticket stub, wrist band, T-shirt, or schedule from each one!
Emilee Shuler
Administrative Assistant
emilees@csbcpa.com
Education: University of Southern Mississippi and University of South Alabama
Specialties: Administrative services, marketing, and human resources support.
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” Ernest Hemingway
Community Involvement: Community theater, supports and promotes local art and artists, supports Junior Achievement and various other charities.
Personal: Emilee enjoys playing with her son Finn, doing yoga, playing guitar, singing, writing music, exploring outdoors, going to concerts, reading, making jewelry, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Emilee has been to hundreds of concerts and music festivals, and still has every single ticket stub, wrist band, T-shirt, or schedule from each one!
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