Partner Profiles

Mitchell E. Hamilton, CPA

Partner Emeritus

> Contact Information

Phone 501-268-5353

Fax 501-268-5351

> Background

Mitchell E. Hamilton is a lifelong resident of White County. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been actively engaged in the practice for the last 43 years. Mitchell served as Managing Partner for the firm from 1996 to 2012.

> Education

· University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting, 1977

> Areas of Expertise

· Extensive experience in all aspects of Accounting, auditing, consulting and tax with various business and industry types as well as individuals

· Estate

· Trust

· Wealth Management

> Certifications & Memberships

· Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

· Member of the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants

> Community Involvement

· Former Chairman of the Searcy Planning Commission

· Former Chamber of Commerce Board Member

· Former Chairman of the Board of Unity Health Systems

· Advisor to the Board of Directors of Unity Health Systems

Jay W. Cherry, CPA

Managing Partner

> Contact Information

Phone: 501-268-5353

Fax: 501-268-5351

> Background

Jay W. Cherry was born and raised in El Dorado, AR. He and his family have been residents of Searcy, AR since 1991. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has practiced in public accounting for all but two of his twenty plus years of accounting experience. The two years in private industry were spent as the Controller of a construction company. Jay became a Partner of the firm in 1999 and Managing Partner in 2012.

> Education

· Louisiana Tech University, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, 1983

> Areas of Expertise

· Extensive experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing, consulting and tax with various business and industry types as well as individuals

· Agricultural

· Construction

· Real Estate

· Retail/Restaurant

· Non-Profit

· Trusts & Estates

> Certifications & Memberships

· Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

· Member of the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants

> Community Involvement

· Searcy Lions Club, President for 1999-2000 fiscal Year, Current Member

· Mainstreet Searcy, previous Board Member, 2014-2016

· Searcy Chamber of Commerce, Board Member

David L. Spradlin, CPA

Partner

> Contact Information

Phone: 501-268-5353

Fax: 501-268-5351

> Background

David L. Spradlin is a lifelong resident of White County. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been actively engaged in the practice for the last 35 years. David became a Partner of the firm in 1999.

> Education

· University of Central Arkansas, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting, 1984

> Areas of Expertise

· Extensive experience in all aspects of Accounting, auditing, consulting and tax with various business and industry types as well as individuals, trusts and estates.

· Agricultural

· Construction

· Real Estate

· Retail/Restaurant

· Non-Profit

· Trusts & Estates

> Certifications & Memberships

· Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

· Member of the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants

> Community Involvement

· Searcy Rotary Club, past President 2007-2008 fiscal year, current Member

· Unity Health Foundation Committee Member

Matthew B. Mandrell, CPA

Partner

> Contact Information

Phone: 501-268-5353

Fax: 501-268-5351

> Background

Matt joined the firm in 2006 after working in the Little Rock and Fort Smith offices of BKD, LLP. Responsible for managing the overall activities of the assurance department, he serves as the firms accounting and audit director. Matt became a Partner of the firm in 2013

> Education and Professional Credentials

· Certified Public Accountant, Arkansas - 2007

· Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting, Arkansas Tech University - 2005

> Areas of Expertise

· Extensive experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing, consulting and tax with various business and industry types as well as individuals

· Agricultural

· Construction

· Real Estate

· Retail

· Non-Profit

· Trusts & Estates

> Memberships

· American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

· Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants

> Community Involvement

· Searcy Kiwanis Club, past President and Current Member

· United Way of White County, past Treasurer and Board Member