Work Email: jwray@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Wray is the Founding Partner and Chairman of the Board of Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. He is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, a 1966 graduate of the University of Alabama, and a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He has over thirty-eight years experience in business and public accounting. Five years were spent in the audit and tax departments of an international accounting firm. Wray’s focus is on individual and business tax planning, financial consulting, litigation support and private company financial services.

Professional Associations:

• Vice Chairman Alabama State Securities Commission
• Member of the President’s Cabinet at The University of Alabama
• Past Chairman and Member of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
• Member and past Chairman of the Education Committee of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Education Committee of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
• Past member and Chairman of the Accounting Advisory Council of the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Board of Trustees and Accounting Advisory Council of Miles College
• Board of Directors of the Birmingham Business Resource Center
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants – Past President of the Educational Foundation
• Past member of Board of Directors of the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Past member of Board of Directors and past President of the Birmingham Estate Planning Council

Civic Organizations:

• Past Treasurer, past President, and past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Operation New Birmingham
• Past Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Eye Bank
• Birmingham Rotary Club, member and past Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee
• Graduate of Leadership Birmingham 1992
• Past Board of Directors member and past Treasurer of the Birmingham Partnership Assistance to the Homeless (PATH)
• Member and past Chairman of the Samford University Planned Giving Council n Member of the Planned Giving Council of the Birmingham Museum of Art
• Past Finance Chairman of Vestavia Country Club
• Brookwood Baptist Church – Past Personnel Chairman, Finance Chairman, Deacon
• Chairman of the Accounting Advisory Panel – Community Foundation of Birmingham
• Member of Steering Committee – University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Professional Advisory Council on Planned Giving
• Member and past Chairman of Rotunda Library Society, The University of Alabama
• Member of the Board of Directors and Finance Chairman of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
• Member of the Advisory Council for Samford University/Howard College Arts and Sciences
• Member of the Board of Trustees of The Alabama Aquariaum

Work Email: slmoore@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Steve is a founding member of Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. He is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a 1976 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Steve has been in public accounting for over thirty-five years with a majority of his professional career working with closely held businesses, including the health care, restaurant, real estate development and construction industries providing tax, business planning, and consulting services.

Professional Associations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Council Member representing Alabama, two terms
• Past President of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Past Chairman of Council of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Past President of the Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Past committee member of the Leave-A-Legacy Planning Committee
• Past member of the Accounting Advisory Council of the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Past Chairman of the Public Relations and Development Committee of the Accounting Advisory Council of the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member of Personal Financial Planning Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Civic Organizations:

• Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
• Past Chairman of the First Sertoma Club of Birmingham
• Birmingham Multiple Sclerosis Leadership Class of 2003
• Stewardship Committee Chairman of Green Valley Baptist Church

Work Email: wgbridges@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Glenn, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, received his Bachelor of Science in Business in Business Administration-Accounting in 1977. He received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1981. He received his CPA certificate from the State of Alabama (No. 2678) in 1982. Glenn has over 25 years experience in public accounting. He joined Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. in 1987 and has since concentrated his practice in the following areas:

• Servicing closely held businesses which include:
• Federal and state income tax planning and preparation of the associated returns.
• Estate planning and preparation of the associated returns.
• Analysis of retirement options.
• Performance of audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements.
• Servicing financial institutions, primarily Credit Unions, which include:
• Audited financial statements.
• Supervisory Committee audits.
• Internal audit functions.
• Other Agreed-Upon Procedures and consulting engagements on an as needed basis.

Professional Associations:

• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Civic Organizations:

• Magic City Kiwanis Club
• Boy Scouts of America

Work Email: hcoons@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Buzz is a native of Jasper, Alabama and a 1979 graduate of the University of Alabama. He has over twenty years experience in public accounting. Buzz joined Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. in 1983. He coordinates our Health Care Consulting Practice working with numerous medical practices and physicians as a consultant including tax planning and practice assessment services. Buzz also concentrates on individual and business tax matters including merger and acquisition consulting.

Professional Associations:

• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Officer and Director of National Health Care Advisors Association. President Elect for 2014
• Past member of the Accounting Advisory Board of the Culverhouse School of Accountancy at the University of Alabama
• Named as a Birmingham “Top 40 Under 40″ business leader
• Samford University School of Accountancy Board 2012-2013

Civic Organizations:

• Graduate of Leadership Birmingham 1993
• Past member of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Business Retention Committee

Recognitions:

• 2003 Recipient of the Culverhouse School of Accountancy Career Achievement Award

Work Email: sjones@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Steve is a native of Holly Springs, Mississippi and a graduate of Mississippi State University. He holds a law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Steve has over twenty-two years experience in public and government accounting. Since joining Pearce, Bevill in 1984, Steve has concentrated his practice in the matters related to individuals, businesses, and not for profit entities. He is responsible for our estate and trust planning and administration.

Professional Associations:

• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Mississippi Bar Association
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
• Birmingham Estate Planning Council

Civic Organizations:

• Covenant House
• Board of Directors of the Cahaba Heights Athletic Association
• Active member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church

Work Email: jthornton@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Jeff is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a 1982 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has over eighteen years experience in public accounting. Fifteen years were spent in the audit practice of a national accounting firm serving public and private companies. Jeff joined Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. in 1996. Since that time he has concentrated his practice on private company financial services with an emphasis on accounting and auditing. He has assisted numerous companies in buying and selling businesses, initial public offering, and profitability studies.

Professional Associations:

• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• President of the Executive Accounting Alumni Group of the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Civic Organizations:

• Birmingham Tip-Off Club
• Member of the Cahaba Heights Advisory Council
• Active member of Brookwood Baptist Church

Work Email: cmcdonald@pearcebevill.comINTERNET

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Carlos is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a 1997 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Accounting. Carlos joined Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore in 1997. Since then he has concentrated his practice primarily in income and estate tax issues. He serves numerous individuals and closely held businesses in a wide variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, real estate, and professional services.

Professional Associations:

• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Birmingham Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Civic Organizations:

• Monday Morning Quarterback Club
• Sunrise Rotary Club
• Active member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church