SHAREHOLDERS:

HENRY E. DAVIS, CPA
Henry Davis graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting in 1972 and began his accounting career with the firm. His twenty-seven years of experience have been concentrated on financial statement audits, accounting and internal control system implementation, and taxation. Mr. Davis has worked in the following industry areas: wholesale distribution, automotive dealerships, construction, financial institutions, health care providers, governmental and nonprofit organizations and restaurants.

Professionally, Mr. Davis is licensed by the Texas and New Mexico Boards of Public Accountancy. Presently, he is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, the Texas Society of CPA’s and the Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Society of CPA’s. He has served as a board member and officer of the Panhandle Chapter.

Mr. Davis is a member of the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club and has served both on its board of directors and as an officer. He has served on other community boards and is a past president of the Panhandle Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

ROBERT P. McPHERSON, CPA
Bob McPherson is a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University. He joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis as a staff accountant in June of 1978 and has been a shareholder since July of 1985. Mr. McPherson works primarily in compliance and tax and retirement planning for a variety of small businesses including medical and legal professionals, oil and gas operating companies, oil and gas royalty and working interest owners, construction, retail sales and grain storage and marketing.  He is a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s and has served on local and state committees as a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s Ethics Committee and as the chairman of the Panhandle Chapter’s Tax Institute.

Outside work, Mr. McPherson is currently serving his third term as a member of the board of directors and as treasurer of the Children’s Rehabilitation Center. He also serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Rehabilitation Center Foundation. For the past three years, he has been a HOST mentor at Palo Duro High School.

RHONDA L. RUSSELL, CPA
Rhonda Russell graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Masters of Professional Accounting in 1977. She had several years of experience in public accounting before joining Doshier, Pickens & Francis in 1983. She earned the PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) designation from the AICPA in March 2000. Mrs. Russell serves clients mainly by consulting in the income tax, estate tax, small business, and financial and retirement planning areas, emphasizing asset protection and wealth management for the most profitable outcome. She also provides fee only financial planning services.

Mrs. Russell serves on the board of directors and is a committee member for the Texas Society of CPA’s. She is past president of the Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Society of CPA’s and a member of the American Institute of CPA’S. She consults with and is a member of the board of directors for the Children’s Rehabilitation Center Foundation and Planned Parenthood Foundation. She is past president of Family Support Services and Children’s Rehabilitation Center and has held several offices in Amarillo Women’s Network. She is a graduate of Leadership Amarillo.

MICHAEL W. YOUNG, CPA
Mike Young graduated in 1977 from West Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Texas Society of CPA’s. He served as President of the Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Society of CPA’s in 1996-97.  He just completed a six year term on the Texas Society of CPA’s CPE Foundation Board of Governors.   He is currently serving a three year term on the Texas Society of CPA’s Board of Directors.  He was selected as the CPA of the Year in 2004 by the Panhandle Chapter of CPAs for his current and past service to the Panhandle Chapter and the Texas Society of CPAs.  Having been with Doshier, Pickens & Francis for 30 years, he is in charge of the firm’s accounting and auditing practice quality control.

Mr. Young’s current experience includes accounting and auditing of wholesale distributors, heavy equipment dealerships, employee benefit plans, not-for-profits and governmental entities.  His tax preparation and compliance experience includes individuals and small businesses in industries such as medical, oil and gas, real estate, agriculture, personal services and investments.

Mr. Young has been active in the Hi Plains Kiwanis Club since 1984, having served as president, secretary, and treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Family Support Services and is a graduate of Leadership Amarillo. He is a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and is active in the Alpha/Omega Choir at Paramount Baptist Church.

STAFF:

KAREN L. HARBAUGH, CPA
Karen L. Harbaugh joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis in 1991, having graduated from Texas Tech University in 1983. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Harbaugh worked in public accounting for four years in Dallas, Texas, followed by three years with a multinational company in Irving, Texas. She is a member of the Panhandle Chapter of CPA’s, The Texas Society of CPA’s and the American Institute of CPA’s.

LYLE C. JOINER, CPA      

Lyle C. (Cory) Joiner joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis in 2002.  He graduated from West Texas A & M University in 1994 and worked in private industry for two years. He has seven years of experience in public practice.  He is a supervisor and accountant-in-charge of audits of financial statements for governmental & nonprofit entities, privately held businesses, and employee benefit plans.  His tax experience includes individual and small business.  He has extensive experience in agricultural and retail accounting.  He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, the Texas Society of CPA’s, and the Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA.

JOEL A. WRIGHT, CPA
Joel A. Wright joined the firm in 1992 after graduating from West Texas State University. He is a supervisor and accountant-in-charge of audits of financial statements for privately held businesses (wholesale distributorships, health care and heavy machinery dealerships), nonprofit, and governmental entities as well as audits of employee benefit plans. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Texas Society of CPA’s. He currently serves as treasurer for the Canyon Pregnancy Center, a not-for-profit organization, as well as the Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA.

PAUL M. DOMINGUEZ, CPA, Senior Manager

Mr. Dominguez joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis, P.C. in February 2007. He will provide various tax and financial services including Federal and State tax consulting, planning, research and return preparation.  Additionally Mr. Dominguez will assist in financial analysis, business valuations and litigation support services. 

 

Mr. Dominguez was formerly a Director of Financial Services with Quixx Corporation.  While at Quixx he assisted in financial analysis and economic valuations of possible merger and acquisition transactions as well as financial and economic analysis of power projects.  Prior to his affiliation with Quixx, Mr. Dominguez was a Tax Manager with KPMG Peat Marwick and Clifton Gunderson P.L.L.C.  Mr. Dominguez has over 10-years of public accounting experience.  His specializations include Business Valuation and Litigation Support Services, Corporate Taxation and State and Local income, franchise and sales/use tax.  Mr. Dominguez is a Certified Public Accountant and an Accredited Business Valuator with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  He graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting in 1990.

ANNE M. CARPENTER, CPA

Staff accountant Anne Carpenter graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis that year.  She is a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s and the Panhandle Chapter of CPA’s.  Anne received her CPA certificate in 2007.

 

NICHOLE A. DYER

Staff accountant Nichole A. Dyer joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis in 2006, having graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting.  Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Dyer worked as an intern in public accounting for 2 years.  Mrs. Dyer is a student member of the AICPA, TSCPA and the Panhandle Chapter of CPA’s.  Mrs. Dyer is currently working towards her CPA certification.

 

JOHN M. MERRISS

John Merriss joined the firm in 2004 and worked part-time while attending college. He became a staff accountant at Doshier, Pickens & Francis in January, 2005. He graduated from West Texas A&M University in December, 2004 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. He is currently working on a Masters of Business Administration from West Texas A&M and CPA certification.

 

SAMUEL J. MOORE

Samuel Moore joined Doshier, Pickens and Francis as a staff accountant in 2006.  He graduated from Southwestern College in December, 2004 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and received his MBA in Finance & Accounting from American Intercontinental University in November, 2005.  Prior to joining the firm, Samuel gained experience working as an intern in public accounting.  He is currently working towards his CPA certification.

 

ALICIA PICKENS                                                                                                                           

Alicia Pickens joined the Doshier, Pickens & Francis team in 2005, working part-time while she finished her degree.  She graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  Alicia is a member of Alpha Chi, a national college honor society.  She serves as treasurer for the Ridgecrest Elementary School PTA.  She is currently working towards CPA certification.

 

BRIAN K. SCHRAYER

Schrayer joined Doshier, Pickens & Francis as a staff accountant in 2005.  He graduated from West Texas A&M University in August, 2005 with Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting degrees.  Prior to joining the firm, Brian had more than a year’s experience as an intern in public accounting.  He is currently working towards CPA certification.

 

KIMBERLY SNELGROOES

Kimberly Snelgrooes joined Doshier, Pickens and Francis in 2006, working as an intern until she finished her degree. She graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2007 with a Masters of Professional Accounting. She is currently working towards CPA certification.

 

CALLIE B. THOMPSON

 

 

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