The Department of Accounting & Finance has an elite and involved group of professionals on its Accounting Advisory Board. The board is composed of a diverse membership representing the full spectrum of accounting practice including national and regional public accounting firms, corporate organizations, and nonprofit institutions. Its contributions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Providing insight into industry trends and the changing demands required to be successful in the accounting profession.
  • Advising that is critical to curriculum development for our Master of Accounting and BS in Accounting programs.
  • Funding for scholarship support.
  • Engaging with students at social events and in classrooms.

In addition, board members often provide highly desired internships and job opportunities for our students.

Current Members

* UAB alumni

Mike Baker* Managing Partner Dent Moses, LLP Chair Elect
Casey Bartok Partner KPMG
Chris Blake* Assistant Treasurer Alabama Power Company
Danielle Brannock* Manager of Data Analytics Intuitive
Jordan Butler* Manager, Risk Management Encompass Health Corp.
Trey Cummings* Owner Omega Realty Group
Cathy Dover Partner Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Al Ellison, Jr.* Partner Ellison & Ellison, P.C.
Charles Evers Vice President Corporate Accounting Protective Life Corp.
Iris Fisher Manager of Accounting Birmingham Water Works Board
Whitney Hill Business Unit Controller, Consumer & Wealth Regions
Shufen Hsu* Director, Tax Compliance Encompass Health Corp.
Jim Huntsinger* Director of Internal Audit O'Neal Industries
Susan Jennings Chief Financial Officer UAB Health System
Ryan Johnston* Tax Manager Ernst & Young LLP
Rebecca Kitchen Senior Manager BMSS
Jeff Krogsgard VP, Controller Brasfield & Gorrie
Sean Lay* Tax Director Deloitte
Eddie Nabors Adjunct Professor UAB Collat School of Business
Brooke Nelson* Tax Manager RSM US
Keith O'Neal* External Reporting Manager BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Michael Patterson* Sr. VP/Chief BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Carol Phillips* Legal Officer/CAO Member Warren Averett
Aaron Singleton* BSA Compliance Systems Manager BBVA Compass
Kelly Todd* President Forensic Strategic Solutions

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