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.
Maddox Casey*
Member
Warren Averett
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
Aaron Singleton*
BSA Compliance Systems Manager
BBVA Compass
Kelly Todd*
President
Forensic Strategic Solutions