The history of Collins and Company, CPAs is built upon a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our accounting professionals and staff provide our clients with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach. We invite you to meet our staff.
F. Eugene Kish, CPAF. Eugene Kish (Gene) joined the firm in 1993. Gene heads the firms accounting and auditing operations and has diversified accounting and auditing experience since 1984. Gene also provides individual and corporate taxation and planning services. Gene graduated from Valdosta State College in 1984. Gene is a member of the FICPA, AICPA, Florida GFOA and the GFOA. Additionally, Gene serves as the firm's managing partner.
Tamie C. DeBono, CPAtamie@collinsandcompanycpa.com Tamie C DeBono graduated from Florida State University in 1979. She has been employed by the firm since 1983. Tamie has extensive experience in public accounting including corporate, partnership, trust and individual taxation. Tamie is a member of the FICPA and AICPA.
Teresa A. Francesterry@collinsandcompanycpa.com Teresa A. Frances (Terry) joined the firm in 2002 after working for a public accounting firm in south Florida. Terry graduated from St. Leo University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Terry has over 30 years of experience in public accounting.
James L. KirbyJames L. (Les) Kirby graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in accounting in 1969. Les worked one year with a Big Four firm before entering military service for two years. Upon discharge, Les returned to Live Oak and operated a family retail business and later served as controller for a regional office supply company. Les joined the firm in 1988. Since 1984 Les has worked extensively in the area of micro computers, computer networks and software support. Les has been a Quickbooks certified professional advisor since the inception of the certification process in 1999. ![]() The Rest of our StaffLynne H. Duckett, Office Manager, lynne@collinsandcompanycpa.com Misty Medlin, Bookkeeper, misty@collinsandcompanycpa.com
|






