CONSULTANT:Blake Stowe, MBA, CPA, CFE graduated with a BA from Baylor University and a MBA from the University of North Texas. Blake specializes in consulting, auditing, tax, litigation support, and strategic planning for all types of entities. He enjoys tennis and golf and serves on several boards, including Special Wish Child, Inc.
MANAGERS:
Sharon Forsyth, CPA, ABV graduated summa cum laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1982. She has over 25 years experience in public accounting, with extensive experience in tax planning and compliance, oil and gas issues, and estate tax planning. Sharon has earned the ABV or “Accredited in Business Valuation” credential from the AICPA, and devotes a significant amount of her time to business valuations. She is a member of the AICPA, TSCPA, and is a current board member of the East Texas Chapter of CPAs and a past director of the East Texas Estate Planning Council. She has served on the board of several non profit organizations, including the Women’s Symphony League, AAUW, and Youth and Family Enrichment Centers. When she is not working, Sharon enjoys traveling with her husband Lynn.
Keith Hooks, CPA graduated with a Bachelors and Masters of Accounting degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. His field of expertise is personal, corporate and partnership taxation. He is a board member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 252 leader, Kilgore Rotary Club treasurer & board member, and supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He loves music, backpacking, bicycle racing, history, investing, politics, and college football.
Marsha Pettigrew, CPA graduated with a BBA from the University of Texas at Tyler. She specializes in estate, trust, partnership, and individual tax returns. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the East Texas Estate Planning Council. She loves animals and enjoys traveling with her husband.
Terri Rather, graduated from the University of Oklahoma with distinction. She has extensive experience in estate, trust, partnership, corporate and individual tax returns. She is a member of AICPA, past chair of her church finance committee, past member of the board of directors and volunteer of her local Boy Scouts of America council. She has served in various capacities for numerous other civic organizations.