The management team at Null-Lairson, PC is a group of experienced and highly knowledgeable individuals that when brought together as a team, is focused on the client’s success. These professionals have expertise in a wide variety of services and industries, and are very active within the community. Clients of Null-Lairson expect the very best service; our management team is the reason why.
Chuck Bucek, CPA, CVA Manager, Tax Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Income, estate and gift planning and compliance for high net worth individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, C-Corporations and S-Corporations.
• Valuations of closely-held businesses for divorce, buy/sell agreements, shareholder disputes, gifting and estate purposes.
• Valuations of closely-held businesses for divorce, buy/sell agreements, shareholder disputes, gifting and estate purposes.
Education
Southwest Texas State University
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Cara Bradley, CPA Manager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Manage audits and other attest engagements for private companies and employee benefit plans from planning to report issuance
• Preparation and review of Annual Financial Reports
• Coordinate all employee benefit plan audits schedules and staffing
• Ensure employee benefit plan audits are performed uniformly in accordance with the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and applicable Internal Revenue Service Rules and Regulations.
• Responsible to train firm staff in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Responsible to keep current with the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center guidance regarding developments in the industry
• Responsible for guiding the firm’s Professional Development Committee in keeping abreast with updates to the FASB Codification, GASB Statements issued and Statements on Auditing Standards issued
• Preparation and review of Annual Financial Reports
• Coordinate all employee benefit plan audits schedules and staffing
• Ensure employee benefit plan audits are performed uniformly in accordance with the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and applicable Internal Revenue Service Rules and Regulations.
• Responsible to train firm staff in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Responsible to keep current with the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center guidance regarding developments in the industry
• Responsible for guiding the firm’s Professional Development Committee in keeping abreast with updates to the FASB Codification, GASB Statements issued and Statements on Auditing Standards issued
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Public Accountancy, 2004
Master of Public Accountancy, 2004
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, Texas 2007
Affiliations
Texas Society of CPAs
Member, American Institute Certified Public Accountants
Member, Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs
Member, American Institute Certified Public Accountants
Member, Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs
Daniel R. Hernandez, CPA, CIA Manager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• In depth knowledge of auditing, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Over 25 years of experience in auditing, accounting and internal auditing with municipalities, school districts, counties and special purposes districts.
• Over 25 years of experience in auditing, accounting and internal auditing with municipalities, school districts, counties and special purposes districts.
Education
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified of Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors
Texas Society of Certified of Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors
Janet Hill Firm Administrator
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Daily firm administration and operations
• Review of firm financial statements.
• Assists in firm forecasts and budgets.
• Assists in developing and implementing firm policies
• Develop procedures for administrative functions within the firm
• Schedule and assist with partner meetings and firm retreats
• Manages facilities, leases and related insurance
• Oversees firm’s marketing efforts
• Review of firm financial statements.
• Assists in firm forecasts and budgets.
• Assists in developing and implementing firm policies
• Develop procedures for administrative functions within the firm
• Schedule and assist with partner meetings and firm retreats
• Manages facilities, leases and related insurance
• Oversees firm’s marketing efforts
Affiliations
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Laura Lynch, CPAManager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Manage audits and other attest engagements from planning to report issuance for large and small governments, and non-profit organizations Preparation and review of Annual Financial Reports and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.
• Perform compliance audits in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under circulars A-133 and A-87
• Participate in staff training in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
• Assist client personnel with training as needed
• Perform compliance audits in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under circulars A-133 and A-87
• Participate in staff training in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
• Assist client personnel with training as needed
Education
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Accountancy
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, Texas 2008
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute Certified Public Accountants
American Institute Certified Public Accountants
Kristin D Lees, CPA Manager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
Auditing and consulting municipalities, school districts, counties, non-profits and corporations.
Education
Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Administration in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Administration in Accounting and Finance
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Amy Beth Mannie, CPA Manager, Tax Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
Income tax planning and compliance for individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, estates & trusts.
Education
Indiana University
Masters of Business Administration
Sioux Falls College
Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Computer Information Systems
Masters of Business Administration
Sioux Falls College
Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Computer Information Systems
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Pam Price, PHRAdministration & Human Resources
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Manage administrative and human resources responsibilities for the firm.
• Work with partners and managers to successfully align all HR functions with the company’s strategic plan.
• Recruit and hire talented individuals to maintain effective project delivery to clients.
• Serve as resource to managers and employees regarding performance management, employee relations, professional development, policy/procedures and benefits.
• Work with partners and managers to successfully align all HR functions with the company’s strategic plan.
• Recruit and hire talented individuals to maintain effective project delivery to clients.
• Serve as resource to managers and employees regarding performance management, employee relations, professional development, policy/procedures and benefits.
Education
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, minor Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, minor Psychology
Affiliations
Society of Human Resource Management
HR Houston
Women’s Energy Network
HR Houston
Women’s Energy Network
Elizabeth Reedus Operations Manager
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
Daily firm administration, including supervision of staff,
operations and payroll.
operations and payroll.
Affiliations
American Payroll Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Society for Human Resource Management
Emily Rhodes Marketing Director
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Responsible for coordinating the firm’s marketing efforts.
• Works with partners and managers to strategize on marketing best practices and new business development.
• Manages the creation and design of marketing collateral, client communications and the web site.
• Organizes all trade show, special event and seminar activity for the firm.
• Works with partners and managers to strategize on marketing best practices and new business development.
• Manages the creation and design of marketing collateral, client communications and the web site.
• Organizes all trade show, special event and seminar activity for the firm.
Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Affiliations
American Marketing Association
Association for Accounting Marketing
Association for Accounting Marketing
Chuck Rittenhouse, CPA, CMA, CVAManager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• In depth knowledge of financial reporting for medium-sized privately held corporations and financial institutions.
• Certified Management Accountant with over 20 years of experience including auditing, controllership, cost accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and systems implementations.
• Certified Management Accountant with over 20 years of experience including auditing, controllership, cost accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and systems implementations.
Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Troylynn Robichaux, CPA, CIA, CITPManager, Audit Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
Auditing and consulting municipalities, school districts, counties, non-profits and corporations.
Education
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science in Management
University of New Orleans
Master of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Management
University of New Orleans
Master of Science in Accounting
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors
Debi Thomas, CPA Manager, Tax Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Many years of high level tax and consulting experience with high wealth and entrepreneurial individuals, closely-held corporations and partnerships, estates and trusts and not for profit organizations.
• Expertise in areas of tax planning, compliance, wealth and estate planning and related areas.
• Expertise in areas of tax planning, compliance, wealth and estate planning and related areas.
Education
University of Texas, Arlington
BBA, Accounting
BBA, Accounting
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Chris Titterington, CPA Manager, Tax Services
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Income tax planning and compliance for individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, domestic and foreign corporations.
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelors of Business Administration, Finance
Bachelors of Business Administration, Finance
Affiliations
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Leslie Wilks, CPA, CFEManager, Audit Services
Experience
Null-Lairson, PC, Texas City, Texas 2006-present
Griffin, Iles & Duvall, LLP 2005 -2006
Griffin, Iles & Duvall, LLP 2005 -2006
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
- Manage audits and other attest services for large governmental entities, including counties, cities, school districts, drainage districts and SAS 70 audits of service organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards, the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements under Circulars A-133 and A-87.
- Responsible for preparation and review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports that have been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
- Specialized in forensic accounting and fraud investigations for various governmental entities.
Education
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant, Texas 2009
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Fraud Examiner
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
Texas Association of School Business Officials
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
Texas Association of School Business Officials
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Jim Williams Information Technology Manager
Areas of Special
Knowledge
Knowledge
• Internal IT operations and IT training for employees and clients.
• Client IT support services
• Client IT support services
