Beth B. Burgess, CPA
Beth serves as president of the firm with primary responsibilities for the firm's tax and small business departments. Her practice covers all areas of preparation and planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. She enjoys business transaction consulting as well as retirement and estate planning.

Beth graduated with special honors from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1980 with a degree in accounting. She also received an Associate of Arts degree from Hinds Junior College in 1978. At the time of her certification in 1981, Beth was the youngest CPA in the State of Mississippi.

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (Past committee chair and Board Member)
  • Jackson Tax Forum (Past President)
  • Professional Women’s Association
  • Speaker for various clubs and civic organizations

Personal

  • Married to John Burgess, with two daughters, Laura and Kim
  • Member of First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi
  • Active in the Hillcrest Christian School Band Booster Organization

Gloria Crechale, CPA
Gloria serves as secretary and treasurer of the firm. Her practice focuses exclusively on designing and administering retirement plans, a highly specialized service not offered by most CPA firms.

Gloria graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1978. She has worked in public accounting as well as in industry giving her a broad perspective for serving clients.

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (Past Board Member)
  • Financial Planning Association (Past Secretary and Board Member)
  • American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries
  • Speaker for various seminars and organizations

Personal

  • Married to Bob Crechale with three children, Anderson, Anne Maree and Bob
  • Attends Pinelake Church
  • Active in the Pinelake Christian School Parent Organization (The Lakers)

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