Darian Gram
Darian Gram is a native to the Augusta area. She graduated from Augusta University in 2018 where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Darian started her career with SME as an intern in 2019. She is now a tax senior with experience in all tax types, focusing on Fiduciary and Gift tax…
Read MoreJordan Birdsong, CPA
Jordan is a native of Appling, GA where he graduated from Harlem High School. He went on to Augusta University and obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. While attending Augusta University, Jordan was recognized with the Hull College of Business’ Academic Excellence in Accounting award and interned with both John Deere and SME…
Read MoreChandler Shields, CPA
Chandler Shields grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia, just outside of Athens where he graduated from Oconee County High School. He attended Georgia College and State University, in Milledgeville, Georgia where he received a both a BBA and Masters degree in Accounting in 2019 and 2020. After graduation, he moved to Atlanta and began his career…
Read MoreHaley Spires
Haley was raised in Grovetown, Ga and still resides there. She graduated from Augusta University in 2020 where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Haley began her career as an intern and full-time accountant with a local accounting firm before starting at SME in the summer of 2022. She enjoys working as…
Read MoreCandice Colley
Candice Colley was born in Monroe, Louisiana, but has lived in the Augusta area for most of her life. She currently resides in Grovetown with her husband and two kids. She attended Augusta University earning her Bachelors of Business in Accounting. Candice has just begun working on her CPA license. Candice started her career with…
Read MoreKate Maynard
Kate Maynard was raised in Augusta, GA. She attended Augusta State University, now Augusta University, and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting. Kate enjoys working in the CFO department at SME by assisting clients with any facet of their financial journey. Kate started her career with SME as an intern…
Read MoreJason Douglas, CPA
Jason Douglas born and raised in Augusta, attended Augusta University where he received his Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance. Prior to starting his accounting career with SME CPAs in 2018, he has eleven years of experience in the retail banking industry to include branch management and personal lending. He is experienced in periodic financial…
Read MoreApril Lott
April is a native of Thomson, GA. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2012 where she earned her Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting and Masters of Accountancy. After completing her degrees, April became a full-time accountant with a local accounting firm in Augusta, GA where she gained experience working in the tax and…
Read MoreRenee R. Reid, CPA
Renee R. Reid grew up in Alabama but Aiken, has been her home for over 35 years. Working for SME CPA in downtown Aiken, has increased her appreciation for the community, and she enjoys running into people she knows. Her accounting career has primarily been focused on individual and business taxation, but it has included…
Read MoreJordan Gray
Jordan Gray is a native of Augusta, GA. She graduated from Augusta University in 2016 where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Jordan attended Georgia Southern University for her Masters of Accounting and graduated in the Summer of 2019. Jordan has been with SME CPAs since 2015, starting as an intern and…
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