GLENN F. TILL, JR. - SHAREHOLDER
Glenn joined the firm in 1975, became a shareholder in 1989 and currently serves as the managing shareholder of the firm. Glenn’s practice is concentrated in the areas of accounting and auditing, taxation, and consulting. He has extensive experience over the past 40 years working with closely-held businesses and individuals providing business consulting, tax planning, trust and estate planning services. His primary focus areas are estates and trusts, wholesale/retail trade, real estate and construction.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
Entity planning related to type and ownership for tax minimization
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic planning
Business management and operational issues
Tax planning and strategies for privately owned businesses and owners
Estate, trust and individual taxation
Corporate, personal and estate tax issues
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
Who’s Who Among Alabama Accountants
Community and Civic Organizations
Serves on the St. Vincent’s Professional Advisors Council
CRAIG L. EYER - SHAREHOLDER
Craig joined the firm in 1978, right out of college. He was made a shareholder in 1989. Besides holding his CPA certificate in Alabama, Craig also holds licenses to practice in Georgia and Tennessee. He has extensive experience in the areas of accounting, auditing and taxation. His work is mainly concentrated in the tax area and his primary focus includes retail/wholesale businesses, automobile dealerships, estates and trusts, and real estate.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
Pass through entities (LLC’s and S-Corporations)
Multi-state taxation
Individual tax
Automobile Dealerships
Professional atheletes
Inventory methods, including LIFO and unicap issues
Estate, trust and individual taxation
Professional Honors and Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
Community and Civic Associations
Member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church
L. MARTY BROWN - SHAREHOLDER
Marty is originally from Mobile, Alabama where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Alabama. Following college, Marty moved to Birmingham and joined the firm in 1989 as a staff accountant. in 1997, Marty became a shareholder in the firm. He has extensive experience providing financial reporting and tax consulting services to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals. His primary focuses are in the industry areas of real estate, construction, wholesale/retial trade and automobile dealerships.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Licensed to practice in Alabama and Georgia
Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
General Contractor licensing
Multi-state taxation
Pass through entities (LLC’s, S-Corporations and Partnerships)
Individual income tax
Mergers and acquisitions
Business management consulting
Tax planning for closely held businesses and owners
IRS and state tax audit representation
Inventory methods, including LIFO and UNICAP issues
Conservation easements
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Civic Organizations
Board Member – University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic
Board Member – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham
Finance Chairman – Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Parish Council Member – Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Former Finance Chairman – Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
Former Treasurer of Cub Scout Pack 71
MICHAEL W. MORMAN, JR. - SHAREHOLDER
Mike has been with the firm since 1993 and was made a shareholder in 2004. He has extensive experience in the areas of accounting, auditing, and taxation. His work is mainly concentrated in the audit area and his primary focus includes local governments and retail trade.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
Pass through entities (LLC’s and S-Corporations)
Multi-state taxation
Local governments and related accounting and financial reporting issues
Not-for-profit entities and related accounting and financial reporting issues
Individual tax
Professional Honors and Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
JOHN A. PETTRY - SHAREHOLDER
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, John attended Birmingham-Southern College where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. John has been with the firm since 1994 and was made a shareholder in 2004. John has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and management advisory services. His areas of expertise include closely held corporations, partnerships, employee benefit plans, individuals and nonprofits organizations.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science degree Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
General corporate and executive tax compliance and planning
Private company financial and tax planning
Tax planning and strategies for privately owned businesses and owners
Financial reporting including audits and reviewed financial statements for the construction, manufacturing and retail industries
Employee benefit plan compliance and planning
Business management and operational issues
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
Community and Civic Organizations
Past President of the Rotary Club of Trussville
BETH F. CHICARELLO - SHAREHOLDER
Beth began her employment with the firm in 2004 and became a shareholder in 2017. Beth has experience in accounting, auditing and taxation. Her primary focus areas include non-profit entities, employee benefit plans, retail/wholesale businesses and automobile dealerships.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Minor in Computer Science
Masters of Accounting
President of University of Alabama chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a National Accounting Fraternity, 2003-2004
Areas of Special Emphasis
Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
Not-for-profit entities and related accounting and financial reporting issues.
General Contractor licensing
Multi-state taxation
Pass through entities (LLC’s, S-Corporations and Partnerships)
Individual income tax
Employee Benefit Plan audits
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
JENNIFER SHERMAN - MANAGER
Jennifer has been with the firm since 2000. She works in the areas of accounting, auditing,and taxation. Her areas of practice include local governments, automobile dealerships, and real estate.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Masters of Accounting
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
S. CURTIS PENTON, JR. - MANAGER
After graduating college, Curtis began his career with a local CPA firm in his hometown of Dothan, AL. In 2018, he relocated to Birmingham and joined Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, P.C. He works in the areas of accounting, auditing,and taxation. His primary focuses are individual taxation, small businesses, professional athletes, non-profit entities, and automobile dealerships.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Troy University
Troy, AL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
CANDICE WALKER - MANAGER
Candice worked for six years in public accounting as a tax accountant prior to joining Till, Hester, Eyer and Brown P.C. in 2018. She works in the areas of accounting and taxation, with a focus on business, individual, estate and fiduciary tax planning and preparation. Her primary industries of focus include digital marketing, retail trade, Ecommerce, real estate, and creative enterprises.
Designations & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Masters of Accounting
Professional Honors and Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Public Accountants
CINDY GLIDEWELL - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Cindy began her accounting career at Hardman, Guess, Frost & Cummings as a receptionist in 1998 while obtaining her accounting degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She finished her bachelor’s degree in 2003 and obtained her CPA license in 2004. She joined Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, P.C. in 2012 as a Senior Accountant. Cindy works in the areas of accounting, tax preparation and auditing.
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional Honors & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Beta Gamma Sigma
Community and Civic Associations
Member of Northpark Baptist Church
DELORIS HARRISON - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Deloris Harrison has been with the firm since 1976. She is a graduate of Etowah High School in Attalla, AL. She earned her Associate degree from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL. She has also taken various accounting courses from the LaSalle Institute of Accounting in Chicago, IL and the University of California at San Francisco.
Deloris has experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, payroll taxes, sales taxes, business licenses and payroll preparation. She has extensive experience in the areas of retail, manufacturing and real estate. Deloris currently lives in Walnut Grove, AL.
CLAIRE OWENS - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Claire Owens has been with the firm since 2007. She was born in Orlando, FL and is a graduate of Thompson High School in Alabaster, AL. She obtained her B.S. in Accounting for Harding University in Arkansas.
Claire has experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, payroll taxes, sales taxes, business licenses and payroll preparation. She has extension experience in the areas of medical offices, restaurants, manufacturing and real estate. Claire currently lives in Helena, AL with her husband, Larry and they have three sons.
ANNA KATE DONOVAN - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Anna Kate Donovan has been with the firm since 2018. She is from Birmingham, AL and is a graduate of The Altamont School. She earned her BS in Accounting with a minor in English from The University of Alabama.
Anna Kate has experience in the areas of bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, sales taxes and payroll taxes.
Anna Kate currently lives in Trussville with her husband and 3 daughters.
MARIE KEAVENY - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Marie began her accounting career in 1988 working in the corporate world. She then joined public accounting in 2011. Marie has been on our team since 2019 and works closely with our clients. Marie provides a wide variety of client services including preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing and payroll tax preparation along with closing financials for year end. She has a wide range of accounting software knowledge that our clients can be advised. In her personal time Marie enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
SHERRI BATTLES - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Sherri began her employment with the firm in 2017. She was employed 25 years with a local bank and has trust experience preparing 1041’s 990’s, 990PF’s as well as individual returns.
Education
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Member of Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea, AL