Jeff Phillips is an entrepreneur and accounting industry leader. He is CEO of Padgett Business Services, one of North America’s most prominent accounting service and business consulting providers. He also is a co-founder of Accountingfly, the accountant hiring platform for remote talent. 

Jeff was previously with Monster.com, where he delivered recruitment solutions for Fortune 500 companies such as Verizon, H&R Block, and Shell. He was named among the Top 100 Most Influential People by Accounting Today for four years. Jeff has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Baylor University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Jeff lives with his family in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida.

Ms. Tres specializes in audit and other financial statement engagements, focusing on privately-held businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and retirement plans. She has more than fifteen years of experience, and joined WellsColeman in 2006. Ms. Tres is a graduate of Longwood University, and serves as a member of Longwood’s College of Business and Economics Alumni Advisory Board. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants