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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.

Shareholders

Gina McKellar, CPA, CVA
Managing Shareholder

Meet Gina

Joey Bailey, CPA
Shareholder

Meet Joey

Cindy Rathle, CPA
Shareholder

Meet Cindy

Kristi Daughtery, CPA
Shareholder

Meet Kristi

Andrew Bailey, CPA, ABV
Shareholder

Meet Andrew

Kenny Crow, III, CPA
Shareholder

Meet Kenny

Shareholders Emeritus

J. Kenny Crow, Jr., CPA
Shareholder Emeritus

John R. Shields, CPA, ABV
Shareholder Emeritus

Bruce Dudley, Jr., CPA
Shareholder Emeritus

Ann Broughton, CPA
Shareholder Emeritus

Vivian (Jo) Chateau, CPA
Shareholder Emeritus

PRINCIPALS

Sherri Deighton-2022

Sherri Deighton, CPA
Principal

Meet Sherri

Teresa Ernest, CPA
Principal

Meet Teresa

Hope Hickman, CPA, CGMA
Principal

Meet Hope
Colleen

Colleen Keleher, CPA
Principal

Meet Colleen

TEAM

Nikki Allen Formal

Nikki Allen
Manager

Meet Nikki
Abby Roveda Formal

Abby Roveda, CPA
Manager

Meet Abby

Kirsten Sokom, CPA
Manager

Meet Kirsten

Lori Blum, EA
Supervisor

Meet Lori

Brooke Bunting, CPA
Supervisor

Meet Brooke
Andrew Finnorn

Andrew Finnorn, CPA
Supervisor

Meet Andrew

Zhanna McPhaill, CPA, CFE
Supervisor

Meet Zhanna
Allie Parker

Allie Pipkins, CPA
Supervisor

Meet Allie

Sarah Stacey
Supervisor

Meet Sarah
Lindsey Farnell - Unofficial

Lindsey Farnell
Senior Accountant

Meet Lindsey

Taelor Jahnke
Senior Accountant

Meet Taelor

Brady McAleer, CPA
Senior Accountant

Meet Brady

Savanna Wood
Senior Accountant

Meet Savanna

Manuel “Manny” Cedeño
Staff Accountant

Meet Manny

Adrienne Slater
Staff Accountant

Meet Adrienne

Tyler McKeown
CAAS Implementation Specialist

Meet Tyler
Marcia Cobb

Marcia Cobb
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Marcia

Renae Combs
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Renae

Kristen Gibson
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Kristen

Robin Kyle
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Robin

Jennifer Lowe
Accounting Services Associate

Meet Jennifer

Georgiana Patrasc
Payroll Specialist

Meet Georgiana

Kay Reed
Accounting Services Senior Associate

Meet Kay

Jean Rathle
Accounting Services Senior Associate

Meet Jean

Deborah Fisher
Firm Administrator

Meet Deborah
Amy Fisher

Amy Fisher
Administrative Assistant

Meet Amy

Britney Lister
Administrative Assistant

Meet Britney

Diana Moore
Administrative Assistant

Meet Diana

Margaret Murray
Administrative Assistant

Meet Margaret

Ruth Ann Holland
Administrative Assistant

Meet Ruth Ann

Emilee Shuler
Marketing Assistant

Meet Emilee

[email protected]

251-544-1838

Gina McKellar, CPA, CVA

Managing Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Tax planning and consulting for businesses, estate tax work, business valuations; Human Resources Shareholder

“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, past chair of McGill-Toolen Annual Fund Drive.

Personal: Gina is married to Charles McKellar and mother to Brian (Ellie), Bradley, and Thomas Russell. Her hobbies include running and gardening.

Fun Fact: Gina won the 2018 Nappie Award for Best CPA!

[email protected]

251-544-1832

Joey Bailey, CPA

Shareholder

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Auditing employee benefit plans, contractors, and medical practices.

“Our teamwork approach helps our clients succeed.”

Community Involvement: Superhero Foundation of Mobile, Real Men Wear Pink

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.

[email protected]

251-586-0304

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.

[email protected]

251-544-1834

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.

[email protected]

251-206-7527

Andrew Bailey, CPA, CVA, ABV

Shareholder

Education: Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham)

Specialties: Business valuations, litigation support, 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: Board Member Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Baldwin Class of 2022, Past President of Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, Board Member of the Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Inc., Board Member of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic, Junior Achievement classroom volunteer, and member of St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope.

Personal: Andrew is a Huntsville native married to Jenny Speir of Fairhope. Andrew and Jenny reside in Fairhope with their son Win and their daughter Annie. 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. He and Jenny also enjoy trying new restaurants around Fairhope, now that they are residents there!

Fun Fact: Andrew is a Dead Head and tries to see Dead & Company at least once a year.

[email protected]

251-544-1822

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, Mobile MS Leadership Class 2019, Chamber Chase, and member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

Personal Hobbies : Watching college football and NFL, hunting and fishing, playing golf, basketball, tennis, and triathlons.

Fun Fact: Kenny spent 6 and a half years working in Birmingham, AL for the assurance practice of RSM US LLP, which is the firm that Crow Shields Bailey PC is an alliance member of.

[email protected]

251-544-1833

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. Richard Catholic Church; member of MOCPA, 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!

[email protected]

251-586-0306

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.

[email protected]

251-544-1836

Hope Hickman, CPA, CGMA

Principal

Education: University of South Alabama

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.

 

[email protected]

251-544-1840

Colleen Keleher, CPA

Principal

Education: Spring Hill College and University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audit, employee benefit plans, complex entity structures, partnerships and LLCs, agricultural enterprises, 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 was born in Montreal, Canada and has been heading south ever since!

nikkia@csbcpa.com

251-206-7531

Nikki Allen

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. They recently moved back to Mobile from the Houston area, and they are excited to be back in the wonderful Gulf Coast culture and to share that with their children! 

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

[email protected]

251-206-7521

Abby Roveda, CPA

Manager

Education: The University of Alabama

Specialties: Audit, review, and compilation services for non-public companies; audits of employee benefit plans. Abby also assists clients with business valuation services and consulting. She is also heavily involved in on-campus recruiting.

“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: Camp Rap A Hope Board of Directors, Co-Chair of Turkey Trot for Hope 5K. Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover, AL.

Personal: Abby is married to David Roveda and they have a son (George) and a daughter (Jo). Abby began her career in Mobile but currently works remotely from Birmingham, Alabama while her husband finishes his medical residency training at UAB. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Fun Fact: Abby created an Amazing Race scavenger hunt for the entire office as part of our 2018 CSB Team Retreat with the help of her husband. The race led 6 CSB teams through the streets of downtown Mobile, solving clues and completing tasks in order to be the first to finish. Abby credits her and her husband’s love of bad reality television and board games for the success of the race.

[email protected]

251-544-1848

Kirsten Sokom, CPA

Manager

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Audits of construction contractors, employee benefit plans, and oil and gas support services.

“I enjoy working at CSB because of our amazing team. Each of us at CSB strive to surpass client expectations by delivering quality customer service, while also providing our broad range of services.”

Community Involvement: Eastern Shore Young Professionals, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Young Women, 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.

[email protected]

251-586-0308

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.

[email protected]

251-206-7533

Brooke Bunting, CPA

Supervisor

Education: Spring Hill College and The University of South Alabama

“Everything happens for a reason.”

Community Involvement: St. Ignatius Catholic Church Member

Personal: Brooke is married to Geoffrey Bunting and they have a son named Graham. 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.

Andrew Finnorn

[email protected]

251-206-7524

Andrew Finnorn, CPA

Supervisor

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 Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Personal: I spend most of my free time fishing out of my kayak or boat. I enjoy competing in fishing tournaments along the gulf coast.

Fun Fact: I once spent four hours with friends fighting a sailfish in our kayaks in Navarre, Florida. When we landed the sailfish, we were five miles offshore.

[email protected]

251-206-7532

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.

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

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!

[email protected]

251-343-7019

Allie Pipkins, CPA

Supervisor

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 my friends and family, exercising, and cooking.

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

[email protected]

251-544-1823

Sarah Stacey

Supervisor

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Preparation of individual, partnership, corporate, and gift tax returns; general business accounting

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill

Community Involvement: Coastal Church, supporter of Relay for Life

Personal: Mom to her little boy, Kamden, and a cat, Eli. Sarah enjoys reading, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends.

Fun Fact: December is Sarah’s favorite month of the year—she is obsessed with Christmas and everything it entails. She is an avid Hallmark Channel Christmas movie watcher and listens to Christmas music year round!

lindseyf@csbcpa.com

251-544-1844

Lindsey Farnell

Senior Accountant

Education: Auburn University

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

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”  – Babe Ruth

Personal: Lindsey loves concerts, traveling, baking shows, and going on walks. 

Fun Fact: Lindsey’s favorite season is summer!

[email protected]

251-586-0305

Taelor Jahnke

Senior Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” – Booker T. Washington

Community Involvement: Taelor gets opportunities to support her community through her church: Jubilee Shores United Methodist in Fairhope! JSUMC allows her to help Ecumenical Ministries through fun events like the annual Turkey Trot or Chili Cook-Off, feed AHEPA residents through Soup for the Soul, and volunteer for Vacation Bible School

Personal: Taelor enjoys golfing, sushi, trivia, and watching the Boston Red Sox! Her favorite thing to do is plan trips to new places with her family and friends. She loves exploring a new city and finding the best places to eat and seeing any historical areas.

Fun Fact: For her college graduation gift, Taelor got to golf with her dad on the most beautiful golf course in Jamaica called Cinnamon Hills.

[email protected]

251-206-7534

Brady McAleer, CPA

Senior Accountant

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!

[email protected]

251-544-1835

Savanna Wood 

Senior Accountant

Education: University of South Alabama

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

 

[email protected]

251-544-1821

Manuel “Manny” Cedeño, 

Staff Accountant

Education:

Oak Mountain Highschool 2007

Community College of the Air Force 2013 and 2018

University of South Alabama 2021

Specialties:

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

Community Involvement:

Feeding the Gulf Coast, American Cancer Society Chili Cookoff

Personal:

I enjoy traveling whether it is in the United States or out of the United States. I have been to 11 other countries, some in the Caribbean, Central America and Europe. I enjoy trying new cuisines from around the world as well as trying new recipes for cooking or baking.

Fun Fact:

Has gone to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

[email protected]

251-206-7530

Adrienne Slater 

Staff Accountant

Education: University of Southern Mississippi

“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

Community Involvement: Attends Church of the Highlands (Daphne Campus)

Personal: Adrienne enjoys working out, going on the boat/to the beach, and hanging out with friends and family. She also has a German Shepard named Bravo.

Fun Fact: Adrienne enjoys watching true crime tv, but she is scared of everything (her family jokes that she is scared of her own shadow)!

[email protected]

251- 544-1846

Tyler McKeown 

CAAS Implementation Specialist

Education: University of South Alabama

“For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” – Mark 8:36

Community Involvement: Volunteer at Surge Church services and community events.

Personal: Follower of Jesus. Enjoys exercise and fitness, reading, learning, and listening to podcasts.

Fun Fact: Tyler is a huge Marvel and Star Wars nerd!

 

 

[email protected]

251-343-4872

Marcia Cobb

Accounting Services Associate

Education: Vincennes University (Indiana)

Specialties: Accounting support services for condominium associations.

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do.  Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtz

Community Involvement: Member of Daughters of the Nile and the Order of Eastern Star, supporter of the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and the Foley Art Center.

Personal: Marcia is married to Kevin Cobb.  Kevin is an artist and many weekends Marcia can be found at a local art show doing what she loves –  manning his booth, being his biggest cheerleader, salesperson, and all around pit crew.  In her down time she enjoys reading, cooking, and watching Notre Dame football. Go Irish!

Fun Fact: Marcia is a Junior Olympic gold medalist in quad indoor speed skating.

[email protected] 

251-544-1847

Renae Combs 

Accounting Services Associate

Education: Arkansas Tech University, University of Central Arkansas

Specialties: Payroll, sales tax, AP/AR, bookkeeping.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao-Tzu

Personal: Renae is a mother of two, grandmother of four.

Fun Fact: Renae made the all-district basketball team 2 years in high school!

 

 

 

[email protected]

251-544-1842

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

Fun Fact: Kristen has attended three Pensacola Comic Conventions!

 

 

 

 

[email protected]

251-544-1825

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!

 

[email protected]

251-544-1839

Jennifer Lowe 

Accounting Services Associate

Education: Owens Community College, Ohio

Specialties: Bookkeeping, payroll, non-profit bookkeeping.

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

Community Involvement: Certified Bridges Out of Poverty facilitator, American Heart Association, Susan G Komen Foundation, and volunteer for Rainbow Mobile.

Personal: Jennifer just moved to Daphne from Ohio in June of 2021. She has been happily married for 2 years. She has 2 adult children: a step-son and a daughter, both of whom live in Ohio still, and a son who is a sophomore at Daphne high school. Jennifer loves to travel, kayak, is a huge book nerd, and loves all genres of music.

Fun Fact: Jennifer has attended over 50 concerts and seen 150 music artist live! She has met Jason Aldean and had breakfast with the Swan Brothers.

[email protected]

251-206-7529

Georgiana Patrasc 

Payroll Specialist

Education: Mississippi State University, Valdosta State University

Community: Georgiana volunteers at several animal shelters.

Personal: Georgiana loves going to the beach, traveling, and reading.

Fun Fact: Georgiana played tennis for Mississippi State University and was ranked 32nd in the country in singles and 29th in doubles!

 

 

 

[email protected]

251-586-0310

Kay Reed

Accounting Services Senior Associate

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.

 

 

[email protected]

251-544-1831

Jean Rathle

Accounting Services Senior Associate

Education:

University of South Alabama

Specialties:

Accounting services for small and medium size businesses.

“In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back.” – Charlie Brown

Community Involvement:

I helped raise money for F.O.M.A.S.

Personal:

My wife’s name is Mary. I have 2 sons, Nicholas is 19 & Adam is 28. I have 2 dogs, Loki & Lucy. I like gardening, woodworking projects, photography.

Fun Fact:

I earned a black belt in karate when I was 17.

[email protected]

251-544-1820

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 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.”

[email protected]

251-544-1845

Amy Fisher

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

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.

[email protected]

251-206-7526

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

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.

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251-342-8762

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: Under His Wings, a home for at risk teenage girls in Baldwin County; active member at Foley United Methodist Church.

Personal: Diana has two daughters, Melissa and Amanda.

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).

 

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251-586-0137

Margaret Murray 

Administrative Assistant

Education: University of South Alabama

Specialties: Administrative duties and client services

Favorite Quote: Isaiah 41:10 – 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.

Community Involvement: Sustaining member of the Junior League of Mobile, Board member of the Friends of the Museum of Mobile, attends St. Francis at the Point Church.

Personal: Margaret is married to Robbie Murray and they have 3 daughters: Ann Stewart, Margaret, and Virginia. She loves going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Fun Fact: Margaret once met Prince Philip at a fundraiser luncheon she attended in the Bahamas!

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251-544-1849

Ruth Ann Holland  

Administrative Assistant

Education: Milton High School

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.

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251-206-7523

Emilee Shuler

Marketing Assistant

Education: University of Southern Mississippi and University of South Alabama

Specialties: Marketing and social media, administrative services, IT troubleshooting, event planning, 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, and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes ‘Awww!’”  – Jack Kerouac

Personal: Emilee enjoys adventures with her son Finn, playing musical instruments and singing, exploring outdoors, supporting and promoting local artists and musicians, blacksmithing, writing, creating art and jewelry, and spending time with friends and family.

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.