Our Spring Hill, FL Team
About Our Firm
For years, Gray & Gray and Associates has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.
Gray & Gray and Associates is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Gray & Gray and Associates is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.
Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Gray & Gray and Associates receive competent and timely advice.
Our Team
Erin C. Mike-Mayer, CPA
Erin joined Gray & Gray in November of 2016. She is a Certified Public Accountant with almost twenty-eight years of experience. Erin has experience with a diverse client base, focusing on federal and multi-state corporate, partnership, individual, fiduciary, estate and not-for-profit tax returns. Prior to working in public accounting, Erin worked for a few private companies providing her with a solid background in accounting, financial statement preparation and payroll. Previous employment:
Specialties: Business and tax planning for closely-held business, individuals, estates and trusts. Credentials and Affiliations
Senior Staff Accountant - Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A., Raleigh-Durham, NC - July, 2014 - October, 2016
Tax Consultant - Underwood & Roberts, PLLC, Raleigh-Durham, NC - December, 1997 - July, 2014
John Nasky, CPA, MBA
John joined Gray and Gray & Associates on August 8, 2021. Previous employment: Credentials and Affiliations Activities
He has a background working with corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and not-for-profits. John has done research in federal and state tax matters to develop effective tax planning strategies and prepared tax projections for business and individual clients. In addition, John has significant experience in tax, audit, and compliance matters.
Certified Public Accountant - Ward, Schmerbeck, & Billig, CPAs, P.C., Rochester, NY - Jan, 2016 - Aug, 2021
Internship - Institute of Internal Auditors-Rochester Chapter, Rochester, NY - Sept, 2013 - June, 2014
Internship - Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Rochester, NY - Sept, 2012 - Aug, 2013
Information Technology Assurance Committee
Angela M. Gray, CPA, MSIS
Angela is a Certified Public Accountant with almost fifteen years of experience, and was named a partner of Gray & Gray Certified Public Accountants in 2005. With a broad background in accounting, finances, and taxes, Angela can serve clients in any industry, from retail business to construction contracting, from professional practice to manufacturing, or even restaurants. In addition, Angela's QuickBooks skills are held in high acclaim across the North Country. She teaches and supports entrepreneurs of all kinds how to best utilize the program to fit their business. Specialties: Business and tax planning for closely-held business, individuals, and not-for-profits Credentials and Affiliations Activities
John J. Gray, Jr., CPA, CGMA, MBA
John J. Gray Jr., is the founder and managing partner of Gray & Gray Certified Public Accountants, P.C., Canton, NY where he practices in partnership with his daughter, Angela. The firm was established in 1977 in Saranac Lake and operated out of John's home office until 2001. In 2001, John resigned from his full time CFO position and purchased the firm of Canfield and Menz in Canton, which he merged with his own. During the first 25 years, the firm was operated on a part-time basis as John worked as Vice President for Finance and Information Systems in area hospitals for eighteen years, including Canton-Potsdam Hospital (eight years) and Adirondack Medical Center (ten years), as well as seven years as the Diocesan Fiscal Officer for the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Specialties: Personal, small business, and not-for-profit accounting and income tax planning and preparation, Healthcare Financial Management and Administration Credentials and Affiliations Activities and Awards
Cindy McMillan-Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
Studied at Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida
Cindy joined Gray & Gray and Associates on July 22, 2020 after having been employed by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce when she held several positions over a four year period. Cindy brings to the firm several years of extensive administrative and bookkeeping experience.
Previous employment:
Operations / Finance / Communications / Website Manager - Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Brooksville, FL - August, 2016 - July, 2020
General Manager - Ambrose Restaurants, Inc., Brooksville, Florida - May, 2015 - June, 2016
Shift Manager, Department Manager, Office Manager, Trainer, Cashier - Save A Lot Grocery Stores, Brooksville, Florida - November, 2011 - May, 2015
Executive Administrative Supervisor - Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., Tampa, Florida - October, 1980 - November, 1994
Dawn Melanson-Payroll Specialist
Dawn joined Gray & Gray and Associates on October 5, 2020. Dawn brings to the firm over 30 years of extensive experience in payroll preparation and office administration.
Previous employment:
Payroll Administrator - Associated Grocers of New England, Pembroke, NH - August, 2018 - October, 2020
Office Manager - Finishield Corporation, Londonderry, NH - November, 2000 - August, 2018
President - South Jr Deb Softball League, Manchester, NH - 2008 - 2019
Melissa Springstead - Staff Accountant
Melissa joined Gray & Gray and Associates on September 6, 2022. She has over 20 years experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Accounting procedures, and Tax Preparation.
Melissa is also a State of Florida Notary Public
Previous Employment:
Architectural Services and Engineering - 2003 - 2007; Colwill Engineering, Inc. - 2007 - 2008; My Classified Ads - 2008 - 2017; Jackson Hewitt - 2021; Himes Electric Company - 2017 - 2022
