Our Staff

Tina Drummond
CPA

Tina grew up in Texas and received her Accounting degree from Abilene Christian University. She has been a resident of Paulding County since 1995, a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia since 2000 and owner/partner of a C.P.A. firm in Paulding County since 2004. She is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Georgia and a member of the American Institute of C.P.A.'s. Tina's areas of expertise include corporate tax, small business accounting and taxation, personal income tax preparation, business consulting, and nonprofit 501c3 applications and reporting.
Tina lives in Paulding County with her family. She is involved with numerous ministries, non-profits and community organizations. Tina truly enjoys her profession and the opportunity to provide a needed service to so many in the community.

Donna L. Robinson
CPA

Donna is a native Georgian, born in Atlanta and raised in Carroll County. Donna earned her BBA of Accounting from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga. Donna has over 30 years of professional experience in small business accounting and individual and business taxation. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Georgia and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs.
Donna lives in Dallas with her husband Craig. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

C. Chris Mullennix
Sr. Accountant, AFSP

Chris brings over 30 years of experience in small business and individual tax preparation. Her expertise also encompasses accounting, with a focus on various corporate structures, partnerships, and LLCs. Her comprehensive skill set includes financial compilations, accounts payable, accounts receivables, sales and use tax returns, personal property tax returns, payroll services, and executive office administration. Additionally, Chris is AFSP certified by the Internal Revenue Service, further enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Indiana, Chris moved to Georgia in 1986 and currently lives in Kennesaw. She has a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities like gardening and kayaking. In her leisure time, she loves to travel, attend plays and musicals, cook, do DIY projects, and cherish moments with her family, friends, and pets. Chris shares her home in Kennesaw with her partner Renee and has three grown sons—two residing in Georgia and one in Japan.

Sherie R. Williams
Sr. Accountant

Sherie is a lifelong resident of Paulding County and a graduate of Paulding County High School. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Kennesaw State University in 1996.
With more than 28 years of experience in public accounting, Sherie brings extensive expertise in both business and individual tax preparation. She began her career at a large Atlanta-based firm, where she spent four years developing a strong foundation in tax compliance and client service. Sherie is a CPA candidate and serves as the firm’s QuickBooks specialist, providing guidance and support to clients seeking to streamline their accounting processes.
In addition to her professional work, Sherie is the Treasurer of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church, where she and her family are active members. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending quality time with family and friends.

Karen Vaughan
Staff Accountant

Karen was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, and has lived in Paulding County since 2003. She studied accounting and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from George Mason University. She volunteered with Community Tax Aid in northern Virginia during her college and post-college years and prepared taxes with H&R Block before starting her career in software product development.
She's always had an affinity for accounting and taxes and is so happy to be back in the accounting world. She handles small business bookkeeping and services, and personal tax returns for the firm.
Karen lives in Dallas with her husband Melvin and their two children, Nicolas and Nina. ​Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering, crafting, baking, and spending time with her friends and family.

Jayden Locklear
Enrolled Agent, Accountant

Jayden grew up in Tallapoosa, Georgia and now lives and works in Dallas, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Georgia in 2023 and is an Enrolled Agent. Jayden has passed two of the four CPA exams and plans to complete the remaining exams in 2026 as she works toward becoming a licensed CPA.
At the firm, Jayden assists clients with bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, reading, and continuing to learn Spanish.

Emma Hardin
Accountant

Emma, a native of Georgia, is currently resides in Paulding County. She graduated in December 2025 from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is in the process of obtaining her CPA license.
In her personal time, Emma enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband, Aaron.

Kelsey Freeman
Staff Accountant

Kelsey is a lifelong resident of Georgia, having lived in Paulding County since 2017. She possesses over five years of professional experience in managing small businesses, including both LLCs and sole proprietorships. Kelsey is highly proficient in QuickBooks Online and ADP payroll services, with a strong emphasis on delivering accurate and reliable bookkeeping to help business owners maintain financial organization and confidence.
In her personal time, Kelsey enjoys cooking, engaging in DIY projects, and spending quality time with her dachshund, Millie.