Accounting Advisory Council Print E-mail

The Department of Accounting is fortunate to have an elite and involved group of professionals on its Advisory Council. The Council 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. The Council provides advice on a wide range of issues such as curriculum development, student employment, internships, scholarships, and general fundraising.

Current members and the organizations that they represent:


Brian Barksdale
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Jim Huntsinger
O'Neal Steel, Inc.

Carol Phillips
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino LLC

Kathy Love
Walter Minerals, Inc.

Cindi Vice
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama

Kealon Drake
MJR LLC

David Kassouf
L. Paul Kassouf & Co., P.C.

Keith O'Neal
Ernst & Young, LLP

Derrell Curry
Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC

Kelly Todd
Forensic Strategic Solutions

Don Hancock
Regions Bank

Kenneth Penn
The Pantera Group, LLC

Drew Edge
B.L. Harbert International LLC

Lynetta Baldwin
Corporate RE, AT&T Services, Inc.

Hafiz Chandiwala
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.

Mac Underwood
Birmingham Water Works Board

James O'Brien
Vulcan Materials Company

Marvell Bivins
Energen Corporation

Jeff Thornton
Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore PC

Mike Baker
Dent, Baker & Company LLP


Sean Lay
Deloitte

Terry Sparks
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP