WHO WE ARE

Education
• University of Mississippi, cum laude
Bachelor of Business Administration

Professional Affiliations/Honors (Present and Past)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants – Education Committee
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants – Tax Committee

Work Experience
• Grantham Poole (2005-Present), Member
• Regional CPA firm (1995-2005)
• Two national CPA firms (1980-1995)

Practice Areas
• Small business planning and taxation
• Individual income tax planning and compliance
• Professional service firms

Industry Specialization
• Oil & Gas accounting and taxation
• Real Estate/Timber
• Non-profit
• Estate & Gift Planning Compliance

Civic/Community Involvement (Present and Past)
• Finance Chair and Board member – Center for Ministry (2012-Present)
• Board Member – Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
• Administrative Board Chair & Finance Chair, Christ United Methodist Church (2004-2008)
• Treasurer and Board Member – Madison the City Chamber of Commerce (2003-2006)
• East Jackson District of the Mississippi Methodist Conference – Finance Committee (2005-2012)
• Frances Ruston Scholarship Fund- Board member and Secretary (2004-2012)

Personal
Melanie and her husband, Woody, have two sons, Ben & Banks. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys collecting books. The Woodricks are members of Christ United Methodist Church.

CPA License Number 2750