Partners

Ralph Kelly, a stockholder of the firm, has over 40 years of experience in public accounting. He provides a variety of accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services primarily to clients in the banking and trucking industries, along with the individuals who own these businesses.  Ralph graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in accounting.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

In his free time you can find Ralph on the golf course.  He also enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and grandchildren. Ralph is a world traveler and likes saltwater fishing, as well. He is an avid fan of University of Georgia sports.

Michael Thigpen, CPA

Michael graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1977 with a BBA in accounting and began working for the firm that same year.  After obtaining his CPA certificate in 1980 he worked for a CPA firm in Atlanta for several years before rejoining the firm in 1988.  Michael is an active member of the Rotary Club of Dublin and attends First Baptist Church in Dublin.  Michael is active in all aspects of the firm but specializes in taxation and estate planning.

When not working he enjoys spending time with his family and riding motorcycles.

Anthony M. Parker, CPA

Anthony graduated from Georgia College in 1986 with a BBA in accounting and joined the firm in September of that same year. Anthony was admitted as a stockholder of the firm January 1, 1999. His practice involves tax return preparation for individuals, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations and audits of various entities including trucking companies, construction companies and government entities. He is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accounts.Anthony is married and has one daughter.

Outside of work, Anthony is an avid hunter and gardener and enjoys supporting his daughter at her gymnastic meets.

Dana W. Ingrando, CPA

Dana is a Laurens County native who graduated with honors from Dublin City Schools and went on to receive her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Georgia Southern University in 1996. Dana was admitted as a stockholder of the firm in 2005. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of CPAs and is a Past President of the Heart of Georgia Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs. Dana has a broad range of knowledge and experience in individual, partnership, corporate, non-profit and estate tax preparation and in the auditing of small businesses, city and county municipalities, and non-profits, as well as advising and serving as a Qualified Intermediary for IRS Code Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

She is married to Tony Ingrando, and they have two children, Isabella and Mia. Dana is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Dublin Service League, where she actively volunteers for the Dublin/Laurens County Meal on Wheels program. She enjoys traveling and reading in her spare time.

Elsie M. Stevens, CPA

Elsie graduated from Georgia College & State University with a BBA in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration.  She earned her CPA distinction in Georgia after passing — in the first sitting — all four parts of the rigorous CPA exam. Each year she completes at least 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education courses to maintain and improve her proficiency. She spent the first four years in accounting working for a couple of small CPA firms. She then returned to her hometown to begin working with our firm. After five years, she was admitted as stockholder in January 2009. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.

Elsie offers particular expertise in 1031 tax deferred exchanges; estate, individual and business income tax; and audits and reviews of small businesses and non-profits. She believes that the key to adding value and helping clients become successful is understanding their entire business operation – not just the accounting and tax reporting requirements. Her top priority is always being accessible to clients.

Whether at work or at home, she stays busy with her husband and two children to keep a healthy work-life balance. She is an active member of Dudley Baptist Church, where she serves on the Stewardship and Children’s Teams.