PIPER HAWKINS - Key Persons

Catherine A. Hawkins

Catherine works with clients in the areas of: Individual and Business Tax and Consulting Litigation Support Services Education Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, University of South Florida Master of Science, Social Work, University of Texas Bachelor of Science, Sociology, University of Mississippi

Chris Wailand

Job Titles:
  • ABV, CFF, CFE

John M. Sarris - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • CVA
John Sarris is a shareholder with Piper, Hawkins & Company and has been with the firm since 2002. John began his career in public accounting in 1998. His primary areas of practice include individual and small business taxation and consulting, business valuation, and small business accounting for a wide range of clients. Education University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, Accounting University of Florida, Master of Accounting with a focus in taxation

Mary L. Ferrara

Mary works with clients in the areas of: Individual and business tax Estates and trusts International tax Education Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, University of South Florida

Melissa Wigglesworth

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff

Michael W. Hawkins - Founder, Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Shareholder
  • CVA
Michael Hawkins is a shareholder and co-founder of Piper Hawkins and Company. He is a certified public accountant in both Florida and Georgia. Mr. Hawkins' main areas of professional concentration include corporate, partnership and individual taxation, small business accounting, business valuations, and calculation of business damages. Education Bachelors degree, East Tennessee State University Associate degree, Central Florida College

Robert H. Piper

Job Titles:
  • CFF, CVA

Shelly A. Parmet-Evans - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Shelly Parmet-Evans is a shareholder with Piper, Hawkins & Company with more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. Shelly has been with the firm since 1990. She practices in the areas of individual, non-profit, and small business taxation, accounting, and consulting. Education Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, University of South Florida

Stacey B. Jacobson

Stacey works with clients in the areas of: Client accounting and bookkeeping Payroll tax Education Bachelor of Science, Accounting, City University of New York, Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science, City University of New York