Since its founding in 1977, JHM Certified Public Accountants has grown into one of the most respected accounting firms and business advisors serving the Chattanooga community and surrounding region. Our enduring relationships with clients, team members, and the community are key to our shared success.
JHM has built a reputation as a trusted business advisor by being proactive and responsive to our clients needs. As an added value to the firm’s wide range of industry expertise within the office, our goal is to create professional and personal relationships with our clients to help their business thrive.
This high level of service is only possible through our belief that each client is served by the whole firm, not just one individual. Our JHM culture has created motivation for each employee to serve our clients with integrity and efficiency.
"We honestly feel like we are their only customer. We feel like they're part of our team."
In addition to the firm’s wide range of industry expertise, our clients enjoy value-added services such as computer support, technical assistance on accounting and tax matters, and informal feedback on business matters big and small. This high level of service is only possible through our belief that each client is served by the whole firm, not just one individual.
Learn MoreJHM’s widespread involvement with multiple nonprofits allows us to give back to the community we love.
We support and encourage our team members’ participation with community groups and charitable events through the contribution of their time, talents, and monetary donations. The firm itself also supports many local charities through fundraisers, volunteering, direct contributions, and service on boards.
JHM is proud of our long-standing relationships with the community, and we pledge our continued support for our efforts to make Chattanooga a better place to live.
The foundation of our culture at JHM is our team members. Not only do we encourage their professional growth within the office, but we value their time spent with family, creating a work and home life balance. JHM is an environment in which our employees have built their lives and careers over a many number of years. Our clients appreciate the relationship that they have built with veteran employees immensely.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and continuing education opportunities. JHM is also on the leading edge of technology, allowing our team members to work efficiently and effectively from the office or at home. Our goal is to help our team members reach their goals and develop rewarding accounting and business consulting careers.
Industry Specialties
Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing, Real Estate
Bio
Dean has over 25 years of public accounting experience, and also worked for two years as an accounting manager for a Fortune 100 company. In addition to managing the firm’s operations, Dean concentrates his practice in the industries of commercial construction, nonprofit, manufacturing and real estate. He spent many years as JHM’s audit Quality Control partner, is in his eighth year of service on Tennessee state’s Peer Review Committee, tasked with ensuring quality audit work throughout the state, and has authored construction financial-related articles in national and state publications. As managing partner, Dean strives to build personal, trusted advisor relationships with his business partners, and pushes others in the firm to do the same. Outside of JHM, Dean loves spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing sports and riding thrill rides with his son Tyler. And he just celebrated his 25th anniversary with his wife, Andrea. Dean is a passionate, life-long fan of the Dallas Cowboys, attending games whenever possible. And when time permits, he works hard to check off bucket list travel destinations—one of his greatest enjoyments in life is his annual father-son trip to various U.S. locations.
Education and Training
1990 Graduate of University of Tennessee Chattanooga, with Bachelor of Science in Accounting
CPA Designation awarded in 1992, Licensed in TN and GA
Past and Present Affiliations
American Institute of CPAs, Tennessee Society of CPAs, TSCPA Peer Review Committee — current East Tennessee Chair, The Speech and Hearing Center of Chattanooga — current Board President, UTC Accounting Advisory Board — past Board member, Construction Financial Management Association — past contributing author and member, and previously served on the association’s National Publications Committee, McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center — past board member, serving a three-year term and heavily involved with initial construction project, Alzheimer’s Association — past long-time board member
Industry Specialties
Construction, Real Estate, Retail, Manufacturing
Bio
Holly is a partner with JHM, assisting corporate clients with accounting, auditing and tax services. She has extensive experience in the commercial construction industry, but also services clients in the rental real estate, retail, and manufacturing industries. In addition, Holly is involved in various business consulting areas, such as internal control reviews and business projections.
Holly resides in Chattanooga with her husband, Kyle, and daughter, Lily, and is a member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
Education
1993 Graduate from University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, 1997 Graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Masters degree in Business Administration, CPA designation awarded in 1997, Licensed in Tennessee and Alabama
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, Alabama Society of CPAs, Treasurer, ACE Mentor Program of Southeast TN/ North Georgia, Member of PDI Global's National Editorial Board for The Contractor newsletter, Has served in various officer positions with the Alabama Society of CPAs, Huntsville Chapter, Has served on the Young CPA Board in Montgomery, Alabama
Industry Specialties
Manufacturing, Real Estate, Governmental Entities, Healthcare, Retail, Construction, Employee Benefit Plans, HUD, Nonprofit
Bio
As Quality Control Partner for JHM, Ethan’s responsibilities include overseeing the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of the firm. Ethan manages audit, review and compilation engagements, and performs peer reviews and other management advisory services. He has extensive experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, mortgage lending, governmental, retail, wholesale, construction, employee benefit plans, HUD, and nonprofit.
Ethan holds both B.S. and MBA degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ethan is a member of the AICPA Peer Review Board’s Standards Task Force, and a former member of the AICPA Peer Review Board, the AICPA Technical Issues Committee, and the TSCPA Peer Review Committee. He is the current treasurer of Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
Education
1995 graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
1998 graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Master of Business
CPA designation awarded in 1997
CFE designation awarded in 2006
Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, AICPA Peer Review Board, AICPA Peer Review Board’s Standards Task Force, AICPA Technical Issues Committee, TSCPA Peer Review Committee
Industry Specialties
Healthcare, Nonprofit, Governmental Entities
Bio
Julie is a partner with JHM and has over 20 years of public accounting experience. Julie has worked in all phases of public accounting but has concentrated her practice in industries of healthcare, nonprofit and governmental entities including requirements for audits falling under the guidance of Governmental Auditing Standards and Single Audits performed under the Uniform Guidance.
Julie assists clients with various business needs including preparing compiled, reviewed or audited financial statements, cash flow analysis, budget preparation and proper business structuring.
Education
2000 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, HFMA
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit and Governmental Entities, Construction, Rural Development Subsidized Housing
Bio
Sherri graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and an Associates degree in American Sign Language. She is a CPA licensed in the state of Tennessee. Sherri is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. Sherri assists in performing audits for nonprofit and construction clients and performs numerous audits in conjunction with compliance under Uniform Guidance.
Sherri has served on numerous boards and loves to be involved in the community, run, and travel—her favorite place to relax is Anguilla. She lives in Chattanooga with her husband and son.
Education
2004 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
2001 graduate from Chattanooga State Technical Community College Associates Degree in American Sign Language
Awarded her CPA license in 2006
Licensed in Tennessee
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Governmental Entities, Employee Benefit Plans, Manufacturing, Construction, HUD
Bio
Derek has over 20 years of public accounting experience and is a 1999 graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Derek has extensive experience in the affordable housing industry which includes audits and electronic filings of multi-family HUD Properties, US Department of Agriculture Properties, HUD financed assisted living facilities, and public housing authorities. Derek also has extensive experience in audits of nonprofit organizations, state and local governments requiring audit contracts with the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits performed under the Uniform Guidance.
Derek received the Advanced Single Audit Certification in 2017. The majority of his current audit practice falls under the scope of Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance, Derek also has experience in performing compilation and review engagements as well as experience in the employee benefit plan, manufacturing, and construction industries. Derek is a team member on both System and Engagement Reviews as part of JHM’s Peer Review Practice and performs Engagement Quality Control Reviews as part of JHM’s quality control process.
Derek resides in Soddy Daisy with his wife, Beth, and daughter, Chloe. He also enjoys playing basketball, video games, and family hikes.
Education
1999 graduate from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
CPA designation awarded in 2006, Licensed in Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, Association of Governmental Accountants
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Governmental Entities
Bio
Julie is a 1997 graduate of Berry College in Rome, Georgia and joined the firm in January, 1998. She is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia. She is a member of the Tennessee Society of Public Accountants, Georgia Society of Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Julie's primary focus is in the nonprofit, faith-based and governmental sectors including the requirements for audits falling under the guidance of Government Auditing Standards. She has served in the capacity of audit manager on various nonprofit, religious, and governmental entities. She currently manages municipal and county audits in Georgia as well as many well known nonprofits and faith-based organizations in the Chattanooga area.
Julie lives in Chickamauga, Georgia with her husband and three sons. She and her family attend Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga. She spends most of her free time reading, walking, or going to sporting events for her sons who are actively involved in sports at Oakwood Christian Academy.
Education
1997 graduate from Berry College with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
CPA designation awarded in 2000, Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
GSCPA, TSCPA, AICPA
Industry Specialties
Construction, Real Estate, Nonprofit
Bio
Danielle Talley began her career with JHM in 2012, gaining experience in several industries. She prides herself on responding to any challenge with flexibility and focus. She is well-known for her ability to quickly and effectively troubleshoot issues and to support each engagement with technical knowledge and open, responsive communication. She excels at understanding her clients’ business needs and takes pride in her ability to become a valuable resource that can help them achieve their goals. She believes that understanding the client’s objectives is key to delivering quality results.
Her clients can trust that their success is one of her top priorities. Danielle enjoys vacations at the beach and hiking on the weekends with her husband and their dog.
Education
2011 graduate from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
2014 graduate from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Masters of Business Administration
CPA awarded in 2016, Licensed in Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
American Institute of CPAs
Tennessee Society of CPAs
Construction Financial Management Association
Industry Specialties
Employee Benefit Plans, Nonprofits, Governmental Entities
Bio
Scott is a 2006 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is licensed to practice in the state of Tennessee and Georgia. Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
He performs audits and prepares financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the Consolidated Audit Guide for Audits of HUD Programs, the Uniform Guidance, the United States Department of Agriculture RD Handbook HB-2-3560, and the U.S. HUD Uniform Financial Reporting Standards for HUD Housing Programs for owners of affordable multifamily housing both profit motivated and nonprofit. He also performs audits of housing developments under conventional financing.
Scott involves himself with many local nonprofit organizations in compliance and reporting requirements under yellow book and Uniform Guidance. Scott is committed to helping clients improve internal processes over financial reporting and compliance. Scott strives to increase efficiencies and accuracy in these important areas.
For many years Scott has conducted audits of employee benefit plans to assist plan sponsors and plan administrators meet their reporting and compliance responsibilities mandated by the Department of Labor and ERISA.
Education
2006 graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
CPA designation awarded in 2009
Advanced Single Audit certification awarded in 2016
Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA
Bio
Carrie is a 2007 graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at Mississippi College. She is a CPA licensed in the states of Mississippi and Tennessee. Carrie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Carrie has experience managing audits for nonprofit and real estate clients as well as performing compilation and review engagements.
Education
2007 graduate of the Master of Business Administration program at Mississippi College
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, HUD and Rural Development Subsidized Housing
Bio
Andrew, a Chickamauga, Georgia native, is a 2015 graduate of the Master of Accountancy program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
He currently lives in East Brainerd and enjoys watching sports, spending the weekends traveling and hiking with his dog, Rosco.
Education
May 2009 graduate from Dalton State College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Systems
May 2015 graduate from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a Masters of Accountancy
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA
Bio
Karen graduated from Anderson University in SC in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business: Accounting and International Business. She worked for about 5 years in public accounting in Greenville, SC, specializing in non-profit and local government clients.
She grew up in the Chattanooga area and returned in 2021 to be near family and to start working for JHM. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being involved with her church, hiking, traveling, and reading.
Education
2016 graduate of Anderson University with a Bachelors Degree in Business: Accounting and International Business
Bio
Sarah is a 2018 graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and a 2019 graduate of Georgia State University with a Master of Professional Accountancy. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. She was awarded her CPA license in November 2020.
Sarah currently resides in East Brainerd with her husband, Adam, and two dogs and is a member of Burning Bush Baptist Church in Ringgold, Ga.
Education
2018 graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
2019 graduate of Georgia State University with a Master of Professional Accountancy
Bio
I am a 2020 graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. I was awarded my CPA license in January 2023 (licensed in Tennessee). I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. I have both public and private accounting experience.
I love being active in the community and spending time with family and friends! I currently live in Chattanooga and I am a member of First Baptist Church Cleveland.
Education
2020 Graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Bio
Dara is a 2019 graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a 2021 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Master of Accountancy program. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Dara resides in Chattanooga and attends Silverdale Baptist Church. In her free time, Dara enjoys watching Tennessee Vols football, drinking Dr. Pepper, and eating donuts.
Education
2019 graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
2021 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Master of Accountancy
CPA awarded in 2022, Licensed in Tennessee
Bio
JD is a 2022 graduate from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting as well a Bachelor of Arts in History. He is studying for the CPA exam and plans to pursue the CMA certification afterwards.
He enjoys reading books on history and science, practicing playing bass, and collecting vinyl records.
Education
2022 graduate of Lee University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Arts in History
Bio
Melanie is a 2019 graduate of Covenant College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a minor in Spanish. Melanie has more than 2 years of leadership experience in Human Resources and plans to pursue a CPA certification in the near future.
She resides in Chattanooga and attends North Shore Fellowship church. In her free time, she enjoys running, improving her Spanish conversational skills, and being outside.
Education
2019 graduate from Covenant College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a minor in Spanish
Industry Specialties
Real Estate, Senior Care Entities, Construction, and Manufacturing
Bio
Kevin serves as a tax partner with over 30 years of public accounting experience. He joined the firm in 1997 after relocating to Chattanooga from the Atlanta area. Previously he worked with two other certified public accounting firms in Atlanta providing both audit and tax services.
Kevin’s extensive accounting, consulting and tax experience with real estate development, senior care entities, construction and manufacturing businesses make him a valuable and trusted resource for the Firm’s clients. These industries’ unique tax characteristics make tax compliance difficult and planning assistance a necessity. Kevin works with the Firm’s other business clients and high net worth individuals to assist them with tax compliance and other tax related issues such as entity structuring, mergers and acquisitions and tax planning. Working with our clients’ attorneys we can provide a team approach to their estate planning and consulting needs.
Kevin and his wife Karla reside in East Brainerd where they attend Christ United Methodist Church. Their daughter Holly, and husband Mitch, live in Atlanta. Their son Nick, and fiancé Olivia, live in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Berry College in Rome, Georgia, Post baccalaureate accounting studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, CPA designation awarded in 1989, Licensed in Georgia & Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, GSCPA, Past president of the Chattanooga tax practitioners
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Construction, Manufacturing, and Retail
Bio
With more than 20 years of experience, Linda provides planning, consulting, and compliance services for a diverse range of clients. She enjoys working with family groups to help them understand how their business, fiduciary, and individual tax situations mesh. Linda has extensive nonprofit experience and also works with closely-held for-profit clients such as construction contractors, manufacturers and retailers.
Linda is on the TSCPA Federal Taxation committee. She has served on several local nonprofit boards as well.
Education
1991 Graduate from Tennessee Tech University
CPA designation awarded in 1993, Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee
Industry Specialties
Partnerships, Corporations
Bio
Karla has 30+ years of tax experience in public accounting. She joined the firm’s tax department in 2001 as a tax manager working a flexible schedule. Prior to her move back to the Chattanooga area with her family she was a senior manager for 15 years with an Atlanta CPA firm. Karla has extensive tax compliance and consulting experience working with closely held businesses in a variety of industries and entity types and also with high net worth individuals who have complex tax issues.
Karla resides in East Brainerd with her husband Kevin where they are active members of Christ United Methodist Church. Their daughter Holly, and husband Mitch, live in Atlanta. Their son Nick, and fiancé Olivia, live in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Berry College in Rome, Georgia, Masters in Taxation from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, CPA designation awarded in 1984, Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, GSCPA
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Construction
Bio
Diana has over 10 years of experience in public accounting, and is licensed to practice in Tennessee. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. She works on all things income tax including corporate, partnership, nonprofit, and individual taxation.
Diana resides in East Brainerd with her husband, Jay, and their sons, Connor and Luke. When not working, they enjoy spending as much time outside as possible hiking, biking, picnicking, and searching for every public playground in the greater Chattanooga area.
Education
2008 graduate from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Accounting
CPA designation awarded in 2013
Licensed in Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA
Bio
Susan has over 35 years of experience in public accounting, having worked in both the audit and tax departments of several Chattanooga CPA firms before coming to JHM. The majority of her career has been spent working in income tax, including individual, partnership, corporation, employee benefit, nonprofit and payroll taxation. Susan has served on several local boards, as well as the Allocation Oversight Committee of The United Way of Greater Chattanooga. She resides in Signal Mountain with her husband, Tom. Outside of the office, she enjoys the theater, concerts, and traveling.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University
CPA designation in 1991
Licensed in the state of Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA
TSCPA
Chattanooga Tax Practitioners
Bio
Nick is a 2002 graduate of the University of Tennessee and received his MAcc in 2004. He has over 15 years’ experience in public accounting and is licensed to practice in Tennessee. He is a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA. Nick is also a Certified Valuation Analyst.
He has worked in many areas of tax ranging from small businesses to publicly traded corporations. He loves working with different types of people and solving all of the different problems that public accounting offers.
Nick lives in Maryville, TN with his wife, Lindsey and their two children where they are members of Foothills Church. Outside of work you will find him at whatever activity his kids have that day, reading, coaching youth football, and self-admittedly caring way too much about UT football.
Education
2002 graduate of the University of Tennessee
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit
Bio
Tina has over 20 years of public accounting experience. She is a 1993 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is licensed to practice in Tennessee.
Tina is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. She works primarily in income taxes, specializing in nonprofits, corporations, employee benefit returns, partnerships and individual taxation.
In addition to her career in public accounting, Tina has worked as a Safety and Training Supervisor for a local manufacturer and the budget office of a university.
Education
1993 graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, CPA designation awarded in 1997, Licensed in Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
AICPA, TSCPA, Chattanooga Tax Practitioners
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Partnerships
Bio
Amy began work with JHM in 2000, left in 2008, and returned in 2015. She has 16 years of experience in public accounting and 6 years of experience as a controller of an assisted living facilities management company. Amy primarily works in income taxes, specializing in partnerships and nonprofits.
Amy currently lives in Ooltewah with her husband, David, and their three children, Katie, Nathan, and Allie.
Education
1999 graduate from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
Bio
Jamie began work with JHM in 2019 as our first remote employee working from Cookeville, TN. She has over twenty years of experience in public accounting. She works on all things income tax including corporate, partnership, nonprofit, individual and fiduciary taxation.
Jamie resides in Cookeville with her husband Jeremy and their three daughters, Abby, Megan and Bethany. When not working, she enjoys watching her daughters’ sporting events, walking, and being at the lake with her family. She is an active member of Sycamore Church of Christ.
Education
1999 graduate of Tennessee Technological University with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
Industry Specialties
Estates, Trusts
Bio
Dianna has over 30 years of tax experience. She is a 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has been involved in the preparation of individual income tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, and estate and gift tax returns. While the majority of her current duties are related to individual income taxation and fiduciary income taxation, she also does some client accounting.
Dianna lives in Powells Crossroads with her husband and she has two sons who live in Chattanooga.
Education
1980 graduate from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Partnerships
Bio
David began working at JHM in 2018 after completing his Masters in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He works with a variety of clients including both for profit and not for profit entities.
David is the treasurer of Chattanooga Tax Practitioners, and is a member of the Ronald McDonald House’s Autumn Children Festival Committee. He enjoys working in the community, and representing the profession through service to both clients and the community.
David lives with his wife, Ashley, and two puppies. He spends his time cleaning up after the puppies and camping on the weekends.
Education
2018 graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Masters in Accounting, CPA designation awarded in 2018, Licensed in Tennessee
Bio
Becca graduated from the University of Georgia in 2014 with degrees in Economics and Sport Management. She began working in the tax department at JHM in 2019.
Becca lives in East Ridge with her husband, Andrew, and their dog, Winston. When not at the office, she enjoys running, hiking, and cooking.
Education
2014 graduate from the University of Georgia in Economics and Sport Management
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Bio
Jack Lenz is a 2020 graduate from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program at Lee University with an anticipated May 2023 graduation date.
He is also studying for the CPA exam to join the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. Jack currently resides in Chattanooga and enjoys cooking, playing board games, and going to the gym in his free time.
Education
2022 graduate of Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bio
Libby graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is licensed to practice in Tennessee. She comes to JHM with over 20 years of accounting experience including public account, non-profit and private industry. She is a member of the TSCPA and AICPA.
Libby resides in Cleveland and enjoys spending time and attending sporting events with her husband Jon and their two boys. Ben is a freshman and the University of Tennessee and Eli is a junior at The Baylor School.
Education
1992 graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
CPA license awarded in 1999
Licensed in Tennessee
Past and Present Affiliations
TSCPA
AICPA
Industry Specialties
Nonprofit, Retail
Bio
Susan has over 40 years of accounting experience in various industries, including broadcast, hospitals, private schools, home health and auditing.
Susan lives in Chattanooga with her husband Ron and has 2 grown children — Chris living in Orlando and Meredith living in Nashville.
Education
1987 Graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
Bio:
Emily graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2021 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She plans to pursue a Master of Accountancy in 2022, followed by her CPA license.
Emily currently lives in East Ridge and attends Brainerd Baptist Church at their downtown location. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, watching football and baseball, and hanging out with her nephews and dogs.
Education:
2021 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelors in Business Administration
Bio
Shannon joins JHM with over 30 years of experience in private accounting in a variety of industries including retail, wholesale and nonprofit. She attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Prior to joining JHM, she worked with Rocket Racing Wheels and Newstalgia Wheel, formerly in Chattanooga, TN, for 16 years.
Shannon lives in Cleveland, Tennessee with her husband John. She most enjoys quality time with friends and family, and is up for the occasional motorcycle ride with her husband. They are long-time supporters and advocates for the local animal organizations in Cleveland.
Bio
Ellen joined JHM in July of 2014 as firm administrator. She has over 30 years of accounting experience in various industries including financial services, construction, retail, and nonprofits.
Ellen is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, and currently lives in Hixson with her husband, Ken, and their children Allie and Andrew.
Education
1984 Graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
Bio
Nika Frey joined JHM in August of 2003 as Administrative Assistant, and became the office manager in January of 2011.
After living in Connecticut all her life, she relocated to Chattanooga. Nika resides in Ooltewah with her husband, Mark, and their two children. She enjoys traveling and photography, especially of nature and hot rods.
Education
2001 graduate from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Library Science
Bio
Prior to coming to JHM, Monica worked at WLJT-DT, PBS affiliate, in Martin, Tennessee for 19 years, where she began as Business Manager, was promoted to Director of Finance and Administration, and later became General Manager and CEO. Monica is married to Bryan Fuqua and has 2 adult children-Caleb and Hayley, and 1 grandchild-Sophia. Monica enjoys reading, watching sports (Go Vols), “spoiling” Sophia, and spending time with her family.
Education
Graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin with a Business Administration degree in Marketing / Management
Bio
Debbie has been working in the accounting industry as an administrative assistant for over 30 years. She has several responsibilities to the tax department. Prior to JHM, Debbie worked with TVA in the Nuclear Security Department. She has also worked for a Chattanooga law firm as a receptionist.
She is a graduate from Soddy Daisy High School and resides in Soddy Daisy with her husband, Mickey. She has one daughter and three grandchildren.
Debbie enjoys walking, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Bio
Rhonda has over 10 years of experience in client accounting and client relations. Prior coming to JHM, Rhonda was a Client Operations Specialist for Atlantic Capital Bank. Rhonda also has 20 years of nursing experience and still maintains her license today.
Rhonda lives in Ringgold, Georgia with her husband. She has two sons, Matthew and Thomas and one daughter in-law, Elisabeth who also reside in Ringgold, GA. For hobbies, Rhonda enjoys cooking, playing with her dogs, and reading.
