Atlanta Office: 404-252-2208
Athens Office: 706-353-8600

ATLANTA TEAM

Our Atlanta Office staff has years of experience, including specialized capabilities in select industries. 

Alan K. Clark, CPA, MBA
Partner

Biography

Al Clark, CPA, MBA is a partner in the firm where he focuses principally on the construction industry as well as professional and other high income / high net worth individuals. He is a member of The Georgia Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, as well as several construction organizations including AGC, CFMA, ABC, AECA, IECA, and GUCA.

Al is the past Chairman for the National Tax and Legislative Affairs Committee of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA); a member of other CFMA national committees; a prior board member of the CFMA Georgia chapter; member of the National Financial Issues Forum of AGC of America; a past board member and past treasurer of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)–Georgia chapter; a board member and past president of American Subcontractors Association–Georgia chapter; and a member of the Atlanta Tax Forum.

He has authored the 500+ page “Federal Income Tax Answers for the Construction Financial Professional” for CFMA; a co-author of the CFMA Revenue Recognition Course; developer of the CFMA Guide to State Lax Laws; author, author and presenter of Accounting and Financial Reporting in the Construction Industry; and a frequent writer and presenter of construction tax and accounting courses and presentations for many local and national professional trade groups.

He is a frequent author for national construction related publications. He is the recipient of the CFMA Chairman’s Award for 2016

Contact Information

Alan K. Clark, CPA, MBA
Partner
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 103
aclark@smithadcock.com

 

Jeffrey W. Woolums, CPA
Partner

Biography

Jeffrey W. Woolums, CPA is a Partner with Smith, Adcock and Company and has over 35 years of public accounting experience.  He has extensive experience in corporate accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, with a concentration in the construction industry. He also has extensive experience in tax planning and compliance for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates. He has performed audit engagements of general contractors and subcontractors in the areas of commercial, heavy, and highway construction. He has also performed numerous audits of other types of entities, including automobile dealerships, city governments, and employee benefit plans.

Jeff is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, and the Georgia Surety Association.

Jeff graduated cum laude from Clayton State University in June 1989.  Starting with the firm in July 1989, Jeff’s entire career has been with Smith, Adcock and Company. He was admitted to the firm as a Partner in January 2004.

Jeff enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and volunteering at his church.

Contact Information

Jeffrey W. Woolums, CPA
Partner
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 104
jwoolums@smithadcock.com

 

James E. Gibson, CPA
Partner

Biography

James joined the firm in 1998 after first working for a manufacturing company and then a local Atlanta CPA firm. James provides tax advisory and compliance services to closely held businesses and their owners including numerous restaurant, real estate, and construction entities.

James graduated from Augusta State University with a B.B.A. Degree in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.

James is an active member in the Associated General Contractors – Georgia, Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, and Surety Association of Georgia. He enjoys golf, wing shooting, and spending time with family.

Contact Information

James E. Gibson, CPA
Partner
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 105
jgibson@smithadcock.com

Barry D. Warden, CPA, MBA
Manager

Biography

Barry began his career in public accounting with a mid-sized firm in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997. In 2008, Barry joined Smith Adcock and Company as Tax Manager.

Barry’s experience includes providing tax planning and preparation services for high wealth individuals, tax exempt organizations, and a diverse group of privately held entities which include construction contractors, retail, wholesale distribution, and service organizations.

Barry earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Georgia Southern University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University. Barry is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.

Contact Information

Barry D. Warden, CPA, MBA
Manager
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 114
bwarden@smithadcock.com

 

Heather S. Mannion, CPA
Manager

Biography

Heather Mannion began her career with Smith, Adcock and Company in 2002. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University. Heather has substantial experience in the preparation, review, and management of both audit and tax engagements.  During her career with the firm, she has been extensively involved in corporate, partnership, individual, and estate taxation. Heather’s experience spans a number of industries, with an emphasis in the construction industry.

Heather is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Georgia Surety Association, and the National Association of Women in Construction.

Heather currently resides in her hometown of Athens, Alabama with her husband and son. She enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends.

Contact Information

Heather S. Mannion, CPA
Manager
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 113
hmannion@smithadcock.com

R. Lee Height, CPA
Manager/Quality Control Director

Biography

Lee is a manager at Smith, Adcock and Company, LLP and has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and over 12 years’ experience in industry. Lee is responsible for planning, supervising, reviewing, and preparing financial statement reports for audit, review, and compilation engagements. While performing attestation engagements, Lee has developed comprehensive knowledge in a variety of industries, including construction, distribution, service, manufacturing, and employee benefit plans.

Lee lives in Woodstock with his wife, Rhonda, and has two grown children, Rob and Laura and two grandkids, Jackson and Harper.  He has been involved in coaching youth basketball, baseball, and soccer over the years.  In his spare time now, Lee enjoys watching sports and playing pickleball.

Lee is a graduate of the GSCPA Leadership Academy and past member of the Leadership Academy Alumni Task Force. Lee is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA), and Board member of the GSCPA North Perimeter Chapter.

Lee received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College and his MBA in Professional Accounting from Rutgers University Graduate School of Management. Upon graduation Lee was admitted to the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Contact Information

Lee Height, CPA
Manager | Quality Control Director
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 118
lheight@smithadcock.com

William T. “Tommy” Falkenberry, CPA
Manager

Biography

Tommy has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. He works primarily with closely held companies and their management. His experience includes assisting a diverse group of clients including construction contractors, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, service organizations, and not for profit entities.

Tommy graduated magna cum laude from Troy State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.

Tommy lives in Newnan with his wife, Stephanie, and their children, Maggie and Will.

Tommy joined Smith Adcock and Company in January 2015. Prior to joining the firm, Tommy held managerial positions in private industry and with other public accounting firms.

Contact Information

William T. “Tommy” Falkenberry, CPA
Manager
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext.110
tfalkenberry@smithadcock.com

 

Caroline Munson, CPA
Manager

Biography

Caroline Munson, CPA is a manager with over 15 years of diversified public accounting and 5 years of industry experience. Caroline provides tax and advisory services. She has worked extensively with a broad range of clients including Small and Medium Business, Large Enterprise, High-Net-Worth Individuals, and Real Estate Investment Trusts. Over the course of her career, Caroline has worked across several industries including Real Estate, Medical, Law, Construction, Media, Automotive, and Technology. Caroline is technically adept in tax planning, preparation, review, and management of corporate, partnership, and individual tax engagements. Thanks to her diverse background, she can take a holistic approach to her engagements with both technical expertise and strategic long-term planning for her clients. Caroline received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from West Virginia University.

Caroline is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA).

Contact Information

Caroline Munson, CPA
Manager
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 115
cmunson@smithadcock.com

Gregory F. Gilbert, CPA
Manager

Biography

Greg Gilbert has over 30 years of experience in public accounting, including 14 years with Smith Adcock. He has worked with clients in construction, utilities, medical, and real estate handling attestation, transaction advisory, and tax compliance for these businesses and their owners.

He is involved in local groups such as Associated Builders and Contractors and the Surety Association of Georgia.

He is married with 2 grown sons and a daughter.

Contact Information

Gregory F. Gilbert, CPA
Manager

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext.117
ggilbert@smithadcock.com

Amanda L. DeMarco, CPA
Manager

Biography

Amanda DeMarco is a CPA manager with Smith Adcock and Company, LLP and has over 9 years of experience in public accounting. She has a track record in delivering exceptional financial services and has a keen eye for detail. Amanda’s professional background includes assisting individuals and businesses in navigating tax regulations and ensuring compliance. Additionally, she specializes in financial statement engagements, helping clients maintain accurate and transparent financial records.

Amanda has exposure to a variety of industries with an emphasis in construction, real estate, and employee benefit plans.

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Kennesaw State University.

Affiliates: Amanda is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA), American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia (ABC of Georgia). She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Atlanta Chapter #49.

Contact Information

Amanda L. DeMarco, CPA
Manager
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext.119
ademarco@smithadcock.com

Jennifer S. Cherry, CPA
Supervisor

Biography

Jennifer performs audits, reviews, and compilations, and provides tax compliance services for individual and business clients. She also conducts quality control reviews of financial statement engagements.

Before joining the firm in 2016, she worked at local public accounting firms providing accounting, auditing, and financial reporting services to non-public business entities, tax-exempt organizations, and employee benefit plans. She also prepared business and personal tax returns.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Georgia State University, and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Florida Institute of CPAs. Jennifer’s hobbies include reading, hiking, and stand-up paddle boarding.

Contact Information

Jennifer S. Cherry, CPA
Supervisor

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 107
jcherry@smithadcock.com

Jayshri Bhatt, CPA
Supervisor

Biography

Jayshri joined Smith Adcock and Company in 2008. Jayshri has substantial experience in individual, corporate, partnership, payroll estate, and property tax engagements.

Prior working at Smith Adcock and Company, Jayshri worked as a Chartered Accountant in public and private accounting firms in India. In 2005, Jayshri joined a mid-sized firm in Atlanta, GA and earned her CPA certificate in 2007.

Jayshri earned her Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce degree from Gujarat University, India. Jayshri is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati. Jayshri is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accounts.

Contact Information

Jayshri Bhatt, CPA
Supervisor

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 120
jbhatt@smithadcock.com

Allison Chaffin
Senior Associate

Biography
Contact Information

Allison Chaffin
Senior Associate
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208, Ext.116
achaffin@smithadcock.com

 
 

Yuanyuan “Vera” Wang
Senior Associate

Biography

Yuanyuan (Vera) Wang is a senior associate and joined Smith, Adcock and Company LLP in November 2022. She has over 9 years of experience in financial statement analysis, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll.

Vera earned her bachelor’s from Winthrop University and master’s from Clemson University. She is a lifetime membership of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Vera lives in Lawrenceville. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, camping, and watching movies with her family and friends.

Contact Information

Yuanyuan “Vera” Wang
Senior Associate

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208, ext. 112
vwang@smithadcock.com

Lisa Jovanovic, CPA
Senior Associate

Biography

Lisa M Jovanovic, CPA is a senior associate with Smith, Adcock and Company.  She joined the firm in 2022.

Lisa is a graduate of Seton Hall University. She has over 20 years of experience in complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for high net-worth individuals and small businesses, tax research, tax planning, and fiduciary returns.

Lisa lives in Acworth with her husband, Mima.  They have two children, Joe and Jackie. Lisa is a sports fan and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Contact Information

Lisa Jovanovic
Senior Associate

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext.126
ljovanovic@smithadcock.com

Beth Hladik
Senior Tax Associate

Biography

Elizabeth Hladik, MAFM, MBA is a Senior Associate with Smith, Adcock, and Company.  She joined the firm in 2023.

Beth is a graduate of National Louis University with a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration and Keller Graduate School of Management where she earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management. She has over 13 years of experience in complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for high net-worth individuals and small or large businesses, tax research, tax planning, fiduciary, non-profit, and employee benefit plan returns. Beth also has significant experience in Bookkeeping, payroll, tax advisory, preparing and reviewing various corporate, partnership, individual, trust, estate, non-profit, and employee benefit plan returns.  Beth is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and can assist with setup, maintenance, cleanup, conversion, and troubleshooting of desktop and online QuickBooks files. Beth has extensive knowledge of all industries with specialized knowledge of health and dental entities. Beth is currently pursuing her CPA license in Georgia.

Beth moved to Georgia in 2019 from Illinois.  Beth lives in Marietta with her husband, Lee. They have two dogs, Tank and Bella. They also collectively have three children Robert, Timothy, and Hannah as well as one grandchild, Greyson.

Beth is a 10-year Navy Veteran, and her husband is a Deputy with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office.  In their free time they enjoy traveling, home improvement, and spending time with family and friends.

Beth loves to volunteer her time and is a member of Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) she volunteers her time standing in silent flag lines and other ceremonial activities for the funerals of veterans to “stand for those who once stood for us”. She also volunteers at the local VA hospital, her church, and animal shelters as time permits.

Contact Information

Beth Hladik
Senior Tax Associate
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext.115
bhladik@smithadcock.com

Colt Thompson, CPA
Senior Audit Associate

Biography
Contact Information

Colt Thompson, CPA
Senior Associate
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208
cthompson@smithadcock.com

Theresa Misacavage
Firm Administrator

Biography
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Theresa Misacavage
Firm Administrator
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 102
tmisacavage@smithadcock.com

Shirley Hoskins
Client Communications

Biography
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Shirley Hoskins
Client Communications

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 100
shoskins@smithadcock.com

Yvette Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant/Social Media Coordinator

Biography
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Yvette Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant

Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 122
Yrodriguez@smithadcock.com

Jordan Funderburk
Adminstrative Assistant

Biography
Contact Information

Jordan Funderburk
Administrative Assistant
Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2208 Ext. 128
jfunderburk@smithadcock.com