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Kelly Kennedy

Manager, Multifamily Office

Kelly started her career at Deloitte & Touche, and while there became a CPA. She managed audit engagements for a variety of companies in various industries, including communications. She went to work for one of her clients, a multi-media company, to focus on Business Development. She was responsible for identifying and assessing corporate level investment opportunities for all their business units.

After a sabbatical to focus on her family and volunteer in her community, Kelly returned to work at a fraud protection and guaranteed payments company in their financial planning and analysis group where she was responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting as well as many ad hoc projects. She later moved to account management to lead their channel partnerships and manage one of the company’s largest revenue accounts. Kelly also managed the deployment of 4,000 nurses at a rapid response healthcare staffing firm during the COVID pandemic.

Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science in Administration: Accounting from Miami University.

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Sherri O’Connor

Senior Accountant

Sherri is an accountant who managed several part-time accounting and bookkeeping positions for 25 years while she spent time at home as her four daughters grew up. Sherri’s most recent experience was with a group of nonprofits, with annual revenue totaling more than $120 million. As the accounting manager of several companies for eight years, she handled the monthly bookkeeping (including receivables, payables, and reconciling all cash and investment accounts), the financial statements, and the annual financial statement and other audits. She oversaw payroll, insurance, and had additional human resources responsibilities. She was very involved in cash management, with a focus on maximizing earnings.

Sherri graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lipscomb University.

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Peggy Jo (PJ) Hames

Controller

PJ is a financial consultant specializing in accounting, systems implementation and management, and process improvements. She has 18 years of accounting experience working in a wide range of industries, including service providers, merchandising businesses, and manufacturing companies. PJ works with business owners, shareholders, auditors, and other third-party service providers to establish cohesive processes to produce meaningful financial reporting.

PJ has spent the last six years as an independent consultant primarily working in private equity and medical related industries. Previously, she was the controller for a pharmaceutical Science Branding Agency, a private company, and Masco Builder Cabinet Group, a publicly traded company.

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Mary Herring

Executive Assistant

Mary brings to our clients more than 30 years of administrative experience. She is responsible for managing the full document processing life cycle – from processing the mail, to managing document imaging, routing, and tracking – for FFP and our clients. Not only is Mary the glue that holds Firm Financial Partners together, she also assists with internal compliance initiatives for our clients, such as acting as an Accounts Payable gatekeeper and an HR liaison.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from Northern Illinois University, as well as an Associates of Arts in Music and Mass Communications from Waubonsee Community College.

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Jana Keeler

Staff Accountant

Jana has more than nine years of financial experience in various industries including purchasing, restaurant, software, and pharmaceutical branding. Her expertise includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, budgets for projects/special events, and job costing. She has managed contracts, business licenses, and property taxes, and is experienced in human resources functions including processing payroll. She is proficient in MAS 90, Sage, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.

Jana graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Georgia State University.

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Holly Cook

Chief Human Resource Officer

Holly is a Human Resource professional with 25 years of experience.  Her experience spans various industries including agribusiness, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and real estate.  She has broad experience in HR functions including benefits, compensation & payroll, compliance, employee relations, HRIS software, PEO, recruiting, and training.  She has a passion for bringing both employers and employees together in an environment that is productive and successful.

Holly attended the University of Central Florida and received a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resources and Florida Gulf Coast University earning a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.  She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and holds a Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

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Sydney McCall

Web Developer & Graphic Designer

Sydney is a software engineer with experience building responsive full-stack web applications utilizing Front-End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind) and Back-End Development (Java, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose). In addition, she has spearheaded the design and implementation of graphic content to be utilized for stakeholders, business documents, SEO, brand recognition and social media. Sydney’s past experiences in healthcare, wellness, and non-profit sectors have prepared her to approach software issues head-on and generate creative solutions while cultivating a meaningful work experience that align with her passions of community, advocacy, and innovation.

Sydney attended the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Behavior. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Augusta University.

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Peyton Evertsen

Financial Analyst

Peyton is from Marietta, GA. He has over 2.5 years of experience as a public accountant specializing in auditing.  He has experience amongst diverse industries, including insurance companies, non-profit entities, healthcare providers, and others. Prior to that, Peyton held a role with a hospitality group where he assisted them in their accounting operations and COVID-19 relief. 

He attended Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance.

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Erin O’Connor

Risk Management & AP Compliance

Erin brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, with a diverse background spanning Emergency Medicine, Risk Management and Real Estate.  With a passion for helping others in both high-pressure situations and strategic decision-making processes, Erin has honed her skills in problem-solving, communication, and adaptability.  Driven by a desire to make a positive impact, Erin continuously seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge and skill set. With a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and expertise, she is a valuable asset to FFP and our clients.

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Elizabeth Steele

Controller

Elizabeth has more than 20 years progressive accounting experience. She has expertise in multiple industries including energy, technology, public accounting, and manufacturing with a variety of company structures from public, private equity, and partnerships. She has diverse experience in accounting functions including month-end close (including accounts receivable, payables, cash management, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation and posting, and intercompany transactions), annual audits, Sox compliance, financial statements, payroll, commissions, multiple system implementations, and exposure to IFRS and GAAP accounting standards.

Elizabeth attended Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Her enthusiasm for continuous learning motivated her to obtain two higher level degrees from Kennesaw State University: Master of Business Administration with a focus in Management and Master of Science in Accountancy.

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