WHO WE ARE

Education
• Mississippi State University (1988)
Bachelor of Business Administration
• Mississippi State University (1988)
Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Professional Affiliations (Present and Past)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accounts
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accounts
• Central Chapter of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Dean’s List & Outstanding College Students of America
• Mississippi Opera Association of Mississippi – Former board member and treasurer
• Mississippi Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Former board member and treasurer
• Saint Joseph High School – Former board member and treasurer
• 2003/2004 Leadership Jackson Class
• Central Chapter of MSCPA – Former VP Membership & Secretary
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants – Former Board Member
• Assissi Learning Center Advisory Board- Former Chairman
• Member of Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Governmental and Auditing Committee
• ALS Association- Lousiana & Mississippi Chapter- Board of Directors

Work Experience
• GranthamPoole (1999 – Present), Member
• Poole, Cunningham & Reitano PA (1994 — 1999)
• Local CPA Firm (1988 — 1994)

Practice Areas
• Non-Profit, Team Leader

Industry Specialization
• School Districts
• Manufacturing and Retail
• Construction

Civic/Community Involvement (Present and Past)
• Leukemia Society Light the Night Walk
• ALS Association of Mississippi Walk
• Saint Jude “Hero” Half Marathon Fundraiser
• Juvenile Diabetes Association Walk

Personal
Dickens and his wife, Brandi, have one son, John Brody. They are active members of Saint Richard Catholic Church. In his spare time, Dickens enjoys working out, running, biking, cooking, and spending time with family.

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