I have experience in the accounting and audit fields. A 1992 graduate of Illinois State University with degrees in accounting and finance. I have associated with the firm since December 1997 and became a partner in January 2005. Prior to joining Crippen, Reid and Bowen, I had five years experience with the audit department of a national CPA firm and auditing experience a large mutli-pension fund in Chicago, IL. I received my CPA certificate in 1997.I am member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA society. I have taught accounting courses at two local colleges, and presently the tresurer of the local Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley,