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State and Local Government Committee

Serves in an advisory and SME capacity to assist members in becoming more technically proficient in issues related to State and Local Government. Develops editorial content, advises on curriculum, and plans conference sessions to enhance CPAs' industry knowledge. Submits legislative policy recommendations to the State Legislative Policy Committee, reviews pending legislation affecting state and local governments and provides comments to appropriate entities.

Leadership

  • Chair

    Lynda M. Dennis

    Retired, Inactive or Other -

  • Director

    Kathryn K. Horton, CPA, CMA, CIDA

    President

    Kathryn K. Horton CPA PA - Stuart

  • Staff Liaison

    Jason Harrell

    Chief External Affairs Officer

    Florida Institute of CPAs - Tallahassee

  • Staff Liaison

    Lauren Jones

    Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs

    Florida Institute of CPAs - Tallahassee

  • Staff Liaison

    Kim Robinson

    Senior Manager, Conferences

    Florida Institute of CPAs - Orlando

Members

  • Catherine C. Ahrend

    Crowe LLP - Tampa

  • Daniel R. Anderson

    Director

    Mauldin & Jenkins - Bradenton

  • Jeanine L. Bittinger

    Retired, Inactive or Other -

  • Yvonne M. Clayborne

    Audit & Consulting Partner

    Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Melbourne

  • Kathleen F. Grangard, CGMA

    CFO/COO

    Gehring Group - Palm Beach Gardens

  • Taylor T. Harmon

    Senior Accountant

    Thomas Howell Ferguson, PA - Tallahassee

  • Sherry R. Lam

    State and Local Tax Senior Manager

    Crowe LLP - Fort Lauderdale

  • Marcia R. Main

    Deputy CFO

    Florida State Board of Administration - Tallahassee

  • Racquel C. McIntosh

    Racquel McIntosh, CPA, PA - Boca Raton

  • Dean M. Mead, CGFM

    Partner, Government & Public Sector S

    Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Palm Beach Gardens

  • James A. Nelson, CPA

    Senior Manager

    Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Crestview

  • Massimo Pulcini, CPA,CPCU,MBA

    Pulcini & Nemet CPAs PA - Cooper City

  • Thomas F. Reilly, CFE,CPA,MAcc

    Partner

    Holland & Reilly, CPAs - Orlando

  • Noah D. Rubin, CFP

    Managing Director-Investments

    Rubin Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors - Boca Raton

  • Karen E. Russell, CGFM,CGFO,CIA

    Deputy Director - Finance

    City of Port St Lucie - Port St Lucie

  • Martin D. Sherwood

    Town Financial Administrator

    Town of Southwest Ranches - Southwest Ranches

  • Carole A. Stewart-Heron

    Grant, Stewart-Heron, LLC - Tamarac

  • Lauren E. Strope

    Director, Assurance Services

    Cherry Bekaert LLP - Tampa

  • Jeffrey M. Tuscan, CPA

    Partner

    HSC/ Tuscan & Company, PA - Fort Myers

  • Stephen M. Vinarub

    WithumSmith+Brown, PC - Orlando

  • Sheryl S. Vittitoe, CGMA,CPA
  • Patricia A. White, CGFO,CPA

    Controller

    City of Pompano Beach, Finance Dept - Pompano Beach