Directors

Tammy H. Deaton - Co-Director of Accounting Services

Tammy Deaton graduated from Georgia State University in August 2000 with a BBA in Accounting. She has been with the firm since August 1998 and currently serves as an Accounting Services Representative.

Kim Glaze - Admin Team Leader

Kim H. Glaze received her Associate’s Degree in Office Administration from DeKalb College. She joined the firm in June of 1994 as an Administrative Assistant and was promoted in July of 1995 to Executive Assistant. Kim earned her CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) certification in November 2000.

Tracy G. Benfield - Accounting Services Paraprofessional
tgb Tracy Benfield joined the firm in February 2009 as an Accounting Services Paraprofessional. She currently resides in Loganville, GA with her son. tgbTop
Penny J. Hawkes - Back Office Services Director
pjh Penny Hawkes resides in Conyers, Georgia with her husband and two children. She has worked in accounting/bookkeeping for over 15 years. She joined the firm in November of 2005 as an Accounting Services Paraprofessional.

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Kelley Q. Manders, CPA- Accounting Services Representative and Team Leader

Kelley Manders, CPA, graduated with a BBA in Accounting from North Georgia College & State University and joined the firm in 1998. She serves as an Accounting Services Representative in the North Georgia satellite office.

Mathew R. Payne - Technology Director

Mat has spent the last 15 years working with businesses developing, implementing and supporting, information technology systems. Mat currently is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer and provides information technology direction for the firm. Mat also provides our clients with expert solutions and support.

Heidi A. Pearson, CPA, CVA - Tax Services Team Leader
Heidi A. Pearson, graduated from Georgia State University in 1998 with a BBA in accounting and graduated in 2003 with an MBA with a concentration in accounting. Heidi started her public accounting career in 1998 at a firm in Sandy Springs before joining Richard Sparkmon & Associates in November 2002 as a member of the Tax Team. In 2010, Heidi assumed leadership of the Tax Team.Top
Carrie B. Smith - Co-Director of Accounting Services

Carrie Smith graduated from State University of West Georgia in March 1998 with a BBA in Accounting. She has been with the firm since December 1997 serving as Team Leader and Co-Director of Accounting Services. She worked at McDonald’s during high school and became a swing manager during college. She lives in Loganville with her husband and two children.

Tracy S. Young - Accounting Services Team Leader
Tracy S. Young graduated from West Georgia College in March 1988 with a BBA in Accounting. She has been with the firm since April 1989. She is currently a Senior Staff Accountant.Top