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Our Team

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.

PRINCIPALS

TEAM

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Leah Dickerson
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Leah
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Jessica Gaskin
Administrative Assistant

Meet Jessica

Gina McKellar, CPA, CVA

Gina McKellar, CPA, CVA

Managing Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Tax planning and consulting for businesses, estate tax work, business valuations.

“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: Our Lady of Lourdes Finance Council, past member of McGill-Toolen Catholic Foundation Board and University of South Alabama Planned Giving Council, past chair of McGill-Toolen Annual Fund Drive.

Personal: Gina is married to Charles McKellar and mother to Brian (Ellie), Bradley (Elizabeth), and Thomas (Everette) Russell, and has six wonderful grandchildren. 

Joey Bailey, CPA

Joey Bailey, CPA

Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Tax planning and consultation for businesses and individuals, consultation for selling or purchasing a business, emphasis in construction accounting.

“Our teamwork approach helps our clients succeed.”

Community Involvement: St. Ignatius Parish

Personal: Joey is married to Connie Smith Bailey and has three children: Michael, Mary Catherine, and Scott and two grandchildren: Annie and Jeffrey. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time on river with family and friends.

Fun Fact: Joey was 8 hours and 35 minutes away from being a leap year baby.

Kristi Daughtery, CPA

Kristi Daughtery, CPA

Shareholder

Education: The University of Alabama

Specialties: Individual, partnership, corporate, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax; client accounting services; 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 and keeps me motivated.”

Community Involvement: St. Patrick Catholic Church member where she serves on the 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 Board Member.

Personal: Kristi is married to Brian Daughtery and mother to Jonah, Jamison, and Anna Collins. Her hobbies include anything and everything with her children, being outdoors, and spending time with family at the beach.

Fun Fact: Kristi won the Optimist Club Oratorical contest when she was in 5th grade.

Kenny Crow, III, CPA

Kenny Crow, III, CPA

Shareholder

Education: The University of Alabama

Specialties: Specialization in audit services include real estate, construction, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofits, and employee benefit services industries. Specialization in tax services include high net-worth individuals, partnerships, and corporate tax returns.

“This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is very important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving something in its place I have traded for it. I want it to be gain, not loss — good, not evil. Success, not failure in order that I shall not forget the price I paid for it.” – Bear Bryant

Community Involvement: Involved in Young Professionals of Mobile, Alabama AGC, Senior Bowl Committee, Chamber Chase, and member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

Personal: Kenny’s hobbies include watching college football and NFL; hunting and fishing; and playing golf, basketball, and tennis. Kenny is married to Mary Hannah and they have four daughters: Anna, Reed, Mary Thompson, and Ella James!

Fun Fact: Kenny has been to every
National Championship game Alabama has played in since Nick Saban became their coach: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021!

Andrew Bailey, CPA, CVA, ABV

Andrew Bailey, CPA, CVA, ABV

Shareholder

Education: Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham)

Specialties: Tax line of business leader, business valuations, high net-worth individuals, closely-held businesses and family limited partnerships, estate planning, trust planning, and gift taxation planning.

“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 whom we can celebrate success.”

Community Involvement: Executive Board Member Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation, Leadership Baldwin Class of 2022, Leadership Baldwin Steering Committee Member, Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Inc., Live at Five Board Member, Fairhope Youth Baseball Board Member, and member of Church of the Apostles in Fairhope. Andrew was the 2025 recipient of the Eastern Shore Chamber’s Community Leader of the Year Award.

Personal:Andrew is a Huntsville native married to Jenny Speir of Fairhope. Andrew and Jenny reside in Fairhope with their children Win, Annie, and Jay. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys weekends at the hunting camp, cooking backyard BBQ, coaching youth baseball, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun Fact: Andrew is a past champion of Fairhope Yacht Club’s BBQ cookoff.

Alex Martin, CPA

Alex Martin, CPA

Shareholder

Education: Auburn University

“My favorite part of CSB is having the opportunity to provide value to a diverse set of clients while working with a talented team of individuals who are all committed to serving our clients well. The leadership at CSB has brought together a group of high character people who love to work hard and have a good time while doing it.”

Community Involvement: Members of St. Laurence Catholic Church in Fairhope. Youth Soccer Coach with the Fairhope Soccer Club.

Personal: Alex is married to Mallory, lives in Fairhope, and they have two sons, James and Wells! Alex enjoys football Saturdays in the fall, golfing (poorly), and being outside with his kids. 

Fun Fact: Alex climbed Mt. Massive in Leadville, CO, one of the 14,000 ft peaks and the second-highest summit in the Rocky Mountains.

Kirsten Sokom, CPA

Kirsten Sokom, CPA

Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audit services for construction, manufacturing, and distribution companies; engagement quality management and best practices.

“I enjoy working at CSB for our amazing team. Each day we strive to surpass client expectations by delivering outstanding customer service and solutions through our broad range of services.”

Community Involvement: Thomas Hospital Foundation, Impact 100 Baldwin County, Mitchell College of Business Accounting Advisory Board, Distinguished Young Women, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, University of South Alabama Alumni Association, Member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope.

Personal: Kirsten is married to Sim Sokom and mother to Nathan and Lena. In her free time she enjoys traveling and hiking.

Fun Fact: Growing up, Kirsten swam competitively. She has swam with several local clubs, including Lake Forest, Fairhope Area Swim Team, and BMAC. Kirsten has also worked as a lifeguard and taught children’s swimming lessons.

Cindy Rathle, CPA

Cindy Rathle, CPA

Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Income and estate tax planning, general 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 strive to do their best with the firm and our clients.”

Community Involvement: Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Lifelines Family Counseling board member, University of South Alabama Accounting Advisory Board, and past board member of Alabama Society of CPAs.

Personal: Cindy is married to Amin Rathle. They have two daughters, Madeline and Olivia Rathle. Cindy enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and vacationing at the beach.

Sherri Deighton, CPA

Sherri Deighton, CPA

Principal

Education: Walsh University (North Canton, OH)

Specialties: Individual, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and gift tax returns; specializing in estate and trust planning.

“I enjoy being part of a team that helps clients succeed in their business.”

Community Involvement: Member and Lector of St. John Bosco Catholic Church; member of OSCPA, AICPA and ASCPA.

Personal: Sherri is married to Joseph Deighton and mother to Jacob and Timothy Deighton. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and her dog.

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!

Teresa Ernest, CPA

Teresa Ernest, CPA

Principal

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.

Nikki Allen, CPA

Nikki Allen, CPA

Manager

Education: Spring Hill College Bachelor of Science in Management/Liberal Arts; University of South Alabama Masters of Accounting

Specialties: Preparation of individual, small business, partnership, S Corp, and corporate tax returns. 

“CSB has an incredible team culture at its foundation, which affects not only the team within the firm but expands into relationships with clients. It is evident that the people here care about each other and their clients alike. That is what makes CSB unique and a special place to be a part of.”

Community: Active in the Corpus Christi Catholic Church parish and school

Personal: Nikki is married to Adron Allen and they have two children together – Rex and Amelie. 

Fun Fact: As a Louisiana native, Nikki is a lifelong LSU and Saints fan!

Jessica Eddlemon, CPA

Jessica Eddlemon, CPA

Manager

Education: University of South Alabama, Finance and Accounting

Specialties: Preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

Community Involvement: Active member at South Coast Church, Treasurer for Fostering Together Gulf Coast

Personal: Jessica was born and raised in Mobile. She has a husband and 3 children. In her free time, she enjoys going camping with her family.

Fun Fact: Jessica was in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2004 with her high school marching band!

 

Allie Pipkins, CPA

Allie Pipkins, CPA

Manager

Education: The University of Alabama & University of South Alabama

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” – Henry Ford

Specialties: Audits of construction contractors, manufacturing and distribution companies, and employee benefit plans.

Community Involvement: Member of Springhill Baptist Church

Personal: Allie is married to Richard Pipkins. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exercising, and cooking.

Fun Fact: Allie has a black Labrador Retriever named Maggie!

Deborah Fisher

Deborah L. Fisher 

Firm Administrator

Education: University of South Alabama

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 (Emilee) and Fisher (Blaine). 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!”

Sam Yeager-Allen, CPA

Sam Yeager-Allen, CPA

Manager

Education: Auburn University – Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (Accounting)
The University of Alabama – Master of Science: Taxation

Specialties: Preparation and review of corporate, partnership and individual income tax returns. Assisting clients with tax planning, tax research, and communication with governmental agencies to resolve tax matters. 

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine

Community Involvement: Sam is a member of the Port City Pacers.

Personal: Sam is married to Richard Allen and they have one son (Ward). Sam enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and being on the water.

Fun Fact: Sam currently holds 14 state running records in Alabama (age-specific) and continues to chase down even more!

Brooke Bunting, CPA

Brooke Bunting, CPA

Manager

Education: Spring Hill College and The University of South Alabama

Specialties: Tax – Individuals, Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates

“Everything happens for a reason.”

Community Involvement: St. Ignatius Catholic Church Member, Board Member of Camp Rap-A-Hope, Young Professionals of Mobile

Personal: Brooke is married to Geoffrey Bunting and they have two sons, Graham and Lawrence. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, traveling, and being with her family and friends.

Fun Fact: Brooke spent a month studying abroad in London and got to visit France, Ireland, and other places in the U.K.

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Andrew Finnorn, CPA

Andrew Finnorn, CPA

Manager

Education: University of South Alabama

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan

Community Involvement: Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Construction Leadership Committee of AGC.

Personal: Andrew spends most of his free time competing in fishing tournaments or on the boat with his wife Katelyn and daughter Sarah Bince.

Fun Fact: Andrew once spent four hours with friends fighting a sailfish in their kayaks in Navarre, Florida. When they landed the sailfish, they were five miles offshore!

Amanda Kimsey

Amanda Kimsey

Office Manager, Gulf Shores

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Lori Blum, EA

Lori Blum, EA

Supervisor

Education: University of South Alabama

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 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.

Zhanna McPhaill, CPA, CFE

Zhanna McPhaill, CPA, CFE

Supervisor

Education: Altai State University, Russia

Specialties: Governmental and business accounting, business and individual tax preparation, tax advisory and compliance, fraud prevention and investigation, internal control evaluation and implementation. Additionally, as a Tax Resolution Specialist, Zhanna works closely with the IRS and a Taxpayer Advocate to resolve a variety of tax matters. These can range from simple IRS notices to complex tax resolution cases for business and individuals.

“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” – Napoleon Hill

Community: Member of American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS)

Personal: Zhanna likes to think of herself as a world traveler, but she has gotten behind on her bucket list in the last couple of years!

Fun Fact: Before she entered the world of accounting, Zhanna pursued a career in the performing arts!

Brady McAleer, CPA

Brady McAleer, CPA

Supervisor

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting

Master of Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Specialties: Preparation of business and individual tax returns.

“You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” -Maya Angelou

Community Involvement: Brady is involved with her parish, St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

Personal: Brady enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and reading. She also really loves going to the river and spending the day on the water with her friends.

Fun Fact: Brady was a cheerleader in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when she was a senior in high school. They were right in front of KISS and were able to see them perform!

Savanna Wood

Savanna Wood 

Supervisor 

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audits of construction contractors and manufacturing and distribution companies. Review and compilation services for non-public companies.

“A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Community Involvement: Savanna participates in tutoring for college level students at the University of South Alabama, and is the former treasurer of Beta Alpha Psi at the University of South Alabama.

Fun Fact: Savanna enjoys working out, reading, and making art in her free time.

Jennifer Lowe

Jennifer Lowe 

Supervisor, Client Accounting Services

Education: Owens Community College, Ohio

Specialties: Bookkeeping, payroll, non-profit bookkeeping.

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E. Cummings

Community Involvement: Member of Gulf South Alabama Women’s Collective.

Personal: Jennifer and her wife Tiffany moved to Alabama from Ohio in June of 2021.  She has 3 adult children, 2 who still live in Ohio, and one who lives in Alabama. Jennifer loves to travel, kayak, is a huge book nerd, and loves all genres of music.

Fun Fact: Jennifer has lived in 6 different states and 2 other countries (Japan and the Philippines)!

Kay Reed

Kay Reed

Supervisor, Client Accounting Services

Education: University of Southern Mississippi

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.

 

 

Katherine Bolton

Katherine Bolton 

Supervisor, Client Accounting Services

Education: Bachelors and Masters from University of Alabama 

Specialties: 11 + Years of Real Estate Accounting experience

“Have courage and be kind”

Personal: Katherine grew up in Fairhope, AL then moved to Atlanta, GA after graduating from UA. She lived in ATL for 6 1/2 years before moving to Denver, CO. She moved back home to Fairhope in January 2025. She enjoys outdoors, hiking, exercising and hanging out with her dog.

Fun Fact: Katherine played tennis in high school and won state singles her senior year! 

Manuel “Manny” Cedeno, CPA

Manuel “Manny” Cedeño, CPA

Senior, Client Accounting Services

Education: Oak Mountain Highschool 2007

Community College of the Air Force 2013 and 2018

University of South Alabama 2021

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

Community Involvement: Feeding the Gulf Coast, American Cancer Society Chili Cookoff

Personal: Manny enjoys traveling in the United States and abroad. He has been to 11 other countries, some in the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe. He enjoys trying new cuisines from around the world, as well as trying new recipes for cooking or baking.

Fun Fact: Manny has been to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany!

Tyler McKeown, CPA

Tyler McKeown, CPA

Senior, Client Accounting Services

Education: University of South Alabama

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” – John Wesley

Community Involvement: Member of West Mobile Baptist Church

Personal: Follower of Jesus. Loves fitness, movies, comics, podcasts, and his Golden Doodle Wallace.

Fun Fact: Tyler’s favorite movie is John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982)!

Adrienne Raschilla

Adrienne Raschilla

Senior Accountant

Education: University of Southern Mississippi – Accounting BSBA, Master of Professional Accountancy

Specialities: Preparation of business and individual tax returns.

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7

Personal: Adrienne enjoys working out, going out on the boat, spending time with friends and family, and taking her dog on walks.

Fun Fact: Adrienne has a golden retriever named Sunny!

Skyler Helman

Skyler Helman

Senior Accountant

Education: University of Southern Mississippi at Gulf Park – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting, Minor in Management

“We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle

Community Involvement: Accounting Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa

Personal: Skyler was born in Indianapolis, IN and raised in Bay St. Louis, MS. He is a USAF SSgt veteran with 6 years of experience (2012-2018) in security, law enforcement, and training.

Fun Fact: Skyler lived in Sicily, Italy for 3 years and has traveled to six other countries. His favorite place he traveled to is Florence, Italy!

Chase Sutherland

Chase Sutherland

Senior Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

“The only thing standing between you and outrageous success is continuous progress.” – Dan Waldschmidt

Community Involvement: Volunteer at Feeding the Gulf Coast

Personal: Chase’s two dachshunds are his favorite thing to come home to every day. The oldest is Maui, who is 18 years old, and the youngest is Chevy, who is 5 years old.

Fun Fact: Chase is distantly related to the actor Donald Sutherland, who played President Snow in the Hunger Games series!

Cairo Plauche’

Cairo Plauche'

Senior, Client Accounting Services

Education: Mississippi College – BSBA Accounting and Servant Leadership Minor

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you are working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23

“It is not the Can’t Can’t, it’s the Can Can!” – Her childhood best friend

Community Involvement: Member of Fairhope United Methodist Church

Personal: Cairo enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks, playing with her cats, spending time with friends and family, serving her community with her church, and exploring new hobbies and activites.

Fun Fact: Cairo’s favorite holiday is Mardi Gras!

Georgiana Patrasc

Georgiana Patrasc 

Senior, Client Accounting Services

Education: Mississippi State University, Valdosta State University

Personal: Georgiana loves going to the beach and traveling.

Fun Fact: Georgiana went to a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and saw it through, despite the cold rain!

Jon DiQuattro

Jon DiQuattro

Senior, Client Accounting Services

Education: Millersville University of Pennsylvania

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4

Community Involvement: Pastor at Authentic Life Church for 14 years.

Personal: Jon is a huge music lover and can play piano, guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele. He loves to read, ride
motorcycles and go camping as often as possible. 

Fun Fact: In 2008, Jon climbed a volcano in Ecuador and touched the snow cap!

Ellie Anderson, CPA

Ellie Anderson, CPA

Staff Accountant

Education: The University of Georgia

Specialties: Audit

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

Community Involvement: Member of 3 Circle Church

Personal: Ellie is engaged to David Ketchem. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, boating, and exercising.

Fun Fact: Ellie has a Boykin Spaniel named Bo! 

Ridley Zinner

Ridley Zinner

Staff Accountant

Education: The University of Alabama

“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37

Community Involvement: Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama, Elberta Church

Personal: Ridley enjoys traveling, going out on the boat, and hanging out with friends and family. She has a golden retriever, Walter, who is very spoiled and wild! Her boyfriend, Jordan, and she enjoy taking Walter on rides in their side-by-side in the evenings to watch the sunset.

Fun Fact: Ridley lives on a palm tree farm!

Lori Voss

Lori Voss

Staff Accountant

Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. – Matthew 6:21 

Personal: Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys. They can usually be found at the karate dojo, or karate tournaments, where all three boys participate.

Fun Fact: Lori has always homeschooled her 3 boys! Her oldest is in college.

Heriberto Leal-Suc

Heriberto Leal-Suc

Staff Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

“Life is like accounting. Everything must be balanced.” – Jim Genovese

“The greatest asset is faith. The greatest liability is fear.” – Unknown

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Personal: Heriberto loves going to the beach, watching sunsets/sunrises, spending time with friends and family, and going out to eat. He is an avid traveler and loves learning about new cultures. He is into archaeology and human civilization. Heriberto has traveled to Africa, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean. He lovea learning new things that impact his life!

Fun Fact: Heriberto is  fully bilingual in Spanish and English. He has camped in Petra/Wadi Rum in Jordan with Bedouins. He has also spent quite some time in Varanasi, India. He has visited 10 countries and plans to visit more. Heriberto has had the opportunity to visit some of Egypt’s most ancient villages and spent time with locals. He has also seen the Taj Mahal in India!

Avery Saxon 

Avery Saxon 

Staff Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audit 

Personal: Avery is from Birmingham, Alabama and loves spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, and playing pickleball. She has a cat named Bobbi that she rescued on New Year’s Day.

Fun Fact: Avery has gone ziplining and parasailing!

Elizabeth Broussard

Elizabeth Broussard 

Staff Accountant

Education: Auburn University 

Specialties:  Preparation of business and individual tax returns

“Delight yourself in the Lord your God and he will give you the desires of your heart.”- Psalm 37:4

Personal: Elizabeth is married to her high-school sweetheart, Chad. They have two dogs, Darla and Daisey, who are beyond spoiled! She enjoys traveling, taking her dogs for walks, needlepointing, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with her friends and family.

Fun Fact: Elizabeth’s first concert was Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers opened for her! 

Emily Trumbaturi 

Emily Trumbaturi

Staff Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) and Masters of Accounting

Specialties: Preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people.” – Taylor Swift

Community Involvement: YP of Mobile and Impact 100 Mobile

Personal: Emily recently moved to Mobile, AL from Hurley, MS. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching cooking shows, and traveling. Her new Labrador Retriever is named Sunny!

Fun Fact: Emily plays the New York Times games Wordle, Connections, and Strands, and does the Mini Crossword every day.

Heather Jajeh

Heather Jajeh

Staff Accountant

Education: BSBA (Accounting) and Master of Accountancy from Auburn University

Specialties: Preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

“Now to Him who is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly more than we ask or think, according to His power that is at work within us…” -Ephesians 3:20

Personal: Heather and her older sister Julie graduated together from Auburn University and started at CSB at the same time! Heather enjoys watercolor, reading, cooking, spending time with family and friends, taking long walks, and staying active. She has been playing violin since she was three, and is a lover of classical music.

Fun Fact: Heather grew up on a farm in Oregon with alpaca, goats, sheep, and chickens!

Julie Jajeh

Julie Jajeh

Staff Accountant

Education: BSBA (Accounting) and Master of Accountancy from Auburn University

Specialties: Preparation of individual, estate, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.

“It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places.”

-Psalm 18: 32-33

“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.”

– General Douglas MacArthur

Personal: Julie lives in Gulf Shores and loves spending time with her family. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry, walking around her neighborhood, playing the violin and keyboard, watercolor, reading, listening to music, solving puzzles, and catching up with friends. Julie is thrilled to be working at CSB alongside her sister Heather and loves helping others and brightening their day in any way she can.

Fun Fact: Julie loves writing poetry, and she has written a poem every single day since 2020!

Kylan Reeves

Kylan Reeves

Staff Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audit

Personal: Kylan is originally from Huntsville, AL. She loves antiquing, thrifting, and going to the movies (she always has to get a blue Icee and a popcorn!). She also loves spending time with her boyfriend and their dog, Tommy.

Fun Fact: Tommy is a miniature dachsund, and he is named after a character from Peaky Blinders!

Angela Ainsley

Angela Ainsley

Accounting Services Associate

Education: University of Denver

Specialties: Full-cycle bookkeeping, small business financial operations, and management accounting.

“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

Community Involvement: Angela is a volunteer researcher for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and horse caretaker for equine therapy programs supporting veterans with PTSD and children with disabilities.

Personal: Angela is based in Colorado, where she and her son Ryan enjoy exploring the mountains, whitewater rafting, golf, kayaking, supporting local farms, and trying to create healthy versions of comfort food.

Fun Fact: Her son was born on her birthday!


Anita Fleming

Anita Fleming

Accounting Services Associate

Education: Disney Institute, Coastal Alabama Community College

Specialties: Bookkeeping, Hospitality

“Those who don’t understand your silence will never understand your words.” – Unknown

Community Involvement: Anita and her husband donate to Stray Love Foundation and Seacrest Wolf Preserve. 

Personal: Anita was born in Kentucky but raised in Georgia, Anita made the move to the Gulf Coast 15 years ago and now proudly calls it home. Anita is happily married and blessed with two beautiful daughters and four amazing grandchildren. When Anita is not busy, you’ll usually find her traveling, exploring hiking trails, or curled up with a good book, preferably James Patterson. 

Fun Fact: Anita once signed up to go to school to become a flight attendant, even though she was terrified of flying. She came to her senses and changed her mind the very next day. Sometimes confidence lasts exactly 24 hours!


Kristen Gibson

Kristen Gibson

Accounting Services Associate

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Administrative services, data entry, client accounting services.

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” Helen Keller

Personal: Kristen enjoys gaming, crocheting, music, and occasional programming.

Fun Fact: Kristen has attended three Pensacola Comic Conventions!

Robin Kyle

Robin Kyle 

Accounting Services Associate

Specialties: Accounts payable and purchasing.

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for you to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” – Jeremiah 29:11

“If you have a job to do, do it right the first time.” – Robin’s dad

Community Involvement: Robin is a member of Wilmer Baptist Church and their Sequel Sister group.

Personal: Robin has two children, a son (Rusty) and a daughter (Lakyn). She enjoys spending her free time either outside in her yard or on the water. She also enjoys crafting, watching Nascar, and watching Alabama football.

Fun Fact: Robin was a member of the Tanner Williams Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and worked as an emergency dispatcher for the City of Mobile Fire Department! She became a certified fireman through the Alabama State Fire College.

Ashley Aker

Ashley Aker

Administrative Assistant

Education: University of Florida

Specialties: Administrative support

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison

Community Involvement: Ashley makes donations when she can to various organizations, such as St. Jude’s, Salvation Army, and more. She has also participated in the walk for ALS in remembrance of a family friend.

Personal: Ashley is originally from Central Florida and moved to Alabama a few years ago. She has 5 siblings and 2 nephews. Her favorite things to do include reading books of various genres and spending time with her family, whether it’s watching Saturday football or attending family gatherings.

Fun Fact: Ashley has traveled to many states, including Tennessee, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Maryland!

Brooks Willemoes

Brooks Willemoes

Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Education: University of South Alabama

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” Wayne Gretzky 

Personal: Brooks likes to go out with friends, travel, and play golf. He also enjoys spending time with his pet Labradoodle named Cloudy.

Fun Fact: He has caught a Roosterfish before in Costa Rica

Melissa Lenguadoro 

Melissa Lenguadoro 

Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Specialties: Client Accounting & Advisory Services

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” – Aristotle

Community Involvement: “At my old job in Kentucky every year we would find a family in need with kids and buy all the kids in the family Christmas presents. Once we had found the family we would get wish lists and sizes, clothes, shoes & toys. It was some of the best Christmas shopping ever!”

Personal: Melissa moved to the coast several years ago from Kentucky. 

Fun Fact: Melissa was a nanny for an Italian family in Stamford, Connecticut for 2 1/2 years and attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York twice!

Mary Hannah Crow

Mary Hannah Crow

Marketing Coordinator

Education: University of Southern Mississippi

Specialties: Marketing, practice development, social media, creative design.

“Success is not a destination, but a continuous journey of small steps forward. – The Slight Edge

Personal: Mary Hannah was born and raised in Mobile. She is married to Kenny Crow, III and proud mom to Anna, Reed, Mary Thompson, and Ella James! They have two pups who are loved very much: their yellow lab, Boomer, and golden retriever, Walker. Mary Hannah finds joy in soaking up the outdoors, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

Fun Fact: Mary Hannah’s favorite time of the day is the sunrise or sunset!

Amy Fisher

Amy Fisher

Administrative Assistant

Education: Licensed real estate agent, certified medical transcriptionist

Specialties: Administrative services and client support.

The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to the enemy.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Personal: Amy has 3 lovely grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them. She has many hobbies including furniture restoration, sewing, doll-making, and cake decorating.

Fun Fact: Amy watches Peanuts Cartoons every holiday and had a beloved pet rabbit named Brownie that lived to be 5 years old! May God rest his soul.

Britney Lister

Britney Lister 

Administrative Assistant

Education: Hendrix College

Specialties: Administrative services and client support.

“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

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.

Diana Moore

Diana Moore 

Administrative Assistant

Education: Auburn University

Specialties: Administrative support and client service.

“One of my favorite things about my job is the interaction with so many different people.”

Community Involvement: Active member at Foley United Methodist Church.

Personal: Diana has two daughters, Melissa and Amanda, and two grandsons, Alexander and Lawrence.

Fun Fact: As a child, Diana won a state competition in 4-H on the campus of Auburn University doing a Meats Illustrated Talk (information on beef and nutrition)!

Emilee Shuler

Emilee Shuler

Administrative Assistant

Education: University of Mobile

Specialties: Administrative support, client service, IT troubleshooting, marketing and social media, crafting office memes, and human resources support.

“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.”  – Jack Kerouac

Community: Emilee is a member of Garden Sanctuary Church of God and sings in the praise and worship band. She is also a member of a local missions organization called Youth with A Vision (Y.W.A.V), and often volunteers her time playing music at local nursing homes.

Personal: Emilee has one son, Finn, and is a singer-songwriter and aspiring music therapist. She also enjoys being in nature, adventures with Finn, live music, and occasionally playing Fortnite. 

Fun Fact: Emilee has been to hundreds of concerts and music festivals, and still has a ticket stub, wrist band, T-shirt, or schedule from each one!

Emily Clark

Emily Clark 

Administrative Assistant

Education: University of Mississippi

Specialties: Administrative services and client support

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”- Walt Whitman

Community Involvement: Member of St. Ignatius Parish

Personal: Emily enjoys reading, going on walks, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun Fact: Emily has 2 cats named Mr. Bigs and Steve!

Kimberly Boyle

Kimberly Boyle 

Administrative Assistant

Specialties: Administrative services and client support

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.” – Psalm 28:7, NIV

Community Involvement: Kim participates in the St. Jude 5k every year in Memphis

Personal: Kim and her husband moved to Grand Bay, AL in 2025 from Memphis, TN. She and her husband have driven to 10 different states in the last 2 years visiting National Parks.

Fun Fact: Kim won an award for outstanding customer service 2025 in AIN Magazine, voted on by customers! She worked in corporate aviation for 17 years before moving to Alabama in 2025.

Margaret Murray

Margaret Murray 

Administrative Assistant

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Administrative duties and client services

“So do not fear, for I am with you; for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10

Community Involvement: She is a member of St. Francis at the Point Anglican Church, where she serves on the Altar Guild and the Brunch team.

Personal: Margaret is married to Robbie Murray. They have 3 daughters: Ann Stewart, Margaret, and Virginia, and one rescued dog named Millie! Margaret loves spending time with her family, sewing and needlepointing, playing games, traveling, holiday baking and decorating, and getting together with friends.

Fun Fact: Margaret’s birthday is the same day as the extended personal tax deadline: 10/15!

Tara Lazenby

Tara Lazenby

Administrative Assistant

Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi
Master’s degree from the University of South Alabama

Specialties: Administrative duties and client services

Isaiah 43:1 “Thus says the Lord, ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are Mine.'”

Community Involvement: Tara is a member of First Baptist Church in Fairhope, AL. She was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Personal: Tara is married to Phil Lazenby. They have a son, Hunter Slater, and a daughter, Adrienne Slater Raschilla. She loves spending time with her family, horseback riding, and going to the beach.

Fun Fact: Her family lives on 7 acres in Fairhope with 6 Tennessee Walking Horses, and 2 German Shepherds named Bravo and Delta!