Experience
In the forty years he’s served as a public accountant, Art has positioned himself as a leader in peer review and quality control issues. He performs peer reviews each year for public accounting firms across the country and consults with numerous smaller firms. His work with peer review enhances the quality of accounting, attestation and auditing services for firms across the nation. His experience also pushes ATA’s professionals to provide higher quality service to its clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Accounting
University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tennessee
Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
-Council
– Chair, 2014-2015
– Chair Elect, 2013-2014
– Treasurer, 2012-2013
-Board of Directors, 2006 – Present
-Peer Review Committee, 1997 – 2016
-Peer Review Technical Reviewer 2016 – present
-Report Acceptance Board Quality Review Committee
-Accounting and Auditing Past Committee
-Scholarship Committee Past Chairman
-PAC Committee 2012 – Present
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Council
-National Peer Review Committee (NPRC) 2011 – Present
-Peer Review Board, 2005-2008
-Oversight Task Force, 2005 -2011
-Oversight Task Force Chairman, 2006-2008
State Board of Accountancy
-Governor-Appointed Board Member, 1993-1996
-Quality Review Committee
Business TN’s Magazine’s Top 25 Accountants, 2008-2009
West Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee Society of CPA’s
-President, 1983-1984
-Vice President, 1982-1983
Secretary/Treasurer, 1981-1982
Areas of Specialization
Quality Control
Peer Review
Accounting and Auditing
Community Involvement
University of Tennessee at Martin – STEM Building- Chair
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame – Board Member, 2010 – Present
Community Foundation of Obion County Board, 2000 – Present
-Vice Chair
-Vice President , 2005 – 2008
– Treasurer, 2008 – Present
University of Tennessee
-Development Committee- UT System
-Former National Alumni Association Board of Governors
-President’s Club Member
-President’s Council
-Benefactor’s Society
University of Tennessee at Martin
-Distinguished Service Award Recipient, 1998
-Past Alumni Council Member
-Past Development Committee Member
-Skyhawk Club President, 1995-1997, 2001-2002, 2010-2012
-Pacer 100 Club Charter Member
-Mascot/Name Change Committee
-NCAA Compliance Committee
-Women’s Basketball Head Coach Search Committee
-Athletic Study Committee, 1999
-Football Head Coach Search Committee, 1999
Obion County Chamber of Commerce
-President, 1992-1994
-Board Member, 1982-1994
-Leadership Obion County Graduate
First United Methodist Church
-Administrative Council
-Finance Committee Chairman, 2003-2005
Obion County Joint Economic Development Council
-Chair
-Board Member, 1992- Present
-President of the Board, 2011 – Present
Poplar Meadows Country Club
-Board Member, 1983-1985
Rotary Club, Union City, Tennessee
-Paul Harris Fellow
-Board Member, 1994 – 2000
-Sergeant at Arms, 1995-1996
-Secretary, 1996-1997
-President-Elect, 1997-1998
-President, 1998 – 1999
Free and Accepted Mason’s Lodge 538, Union City, Tennessee
Al Chymia Shrine Temple, Memphis, Tennessee