What We're About

Crossmark Management Group pursues excellence in the delivery of quality financial, accounting, and business consulting services thereby enabling our clients to devote their time and attention to pursuing the goals and objectives for which their business was formed.

We exist by the grace of God and for the purpose of glorifying Him by being the premier provider of outsourced financial, accounting, and business consulting services that reflect the excellence of our associates and enable our clients to pursue their business objectives.

Client Portals

Services

Accurate and timely accounting information and financial services are a necessity for any successful business or personal financial situation. Let the Crossmark Management Group, LLC team provide you with the comprehensive services that will help you achieve your financial objectives.

We offer a full range of services with the expertise you require.  When you work with Crossmark Management Group, you’ll benefit from a firm with the highest quality and most up-to-date expertise plus the friendly, personalized service that has contributed to the success of our clients for years.

We welcome you to review our comprehensive suite of professional services, including CEO Services, CFO Services, Outsourced Financial and Accounting Services, and Professional Business Consulting Services.

Meet Our Team

Managers

Norman Hanes

Position: President & CEO
Categories: Managers

Norman Hanes founded Crossmark Management Group in 2003 as a management consulting firm following a 23 year career in investor-owned, private and non-profit healthcare management. He has over 35 years of experience in healthcare and business operations, specializing in the development of operations infrastructure and organizational management. In August of 2013, Norman’s 13 year old firm merged with Jack Rome, Jr., and Associates in response to a growing demand for financial and accounting outsourcing services, as well as comprehensive organizational management consulting and contracting services.

Norman Hanes founded Crossmark Management Group in 2003 as a...

Norman Hanes

President & CEO

Jackie Rome, CPA (Inactive)

Position: Leader
Categories: Managers

Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects of business enterprises that range from “start-up” companies to “well established, legacy” companies. He has over 45 years of experience in all phases of owning, operating and providing management consulting services to businesses in diversified business segments. Jackie founded a professional management consulting firm specializing in organization structure, management systems and financial services. The firm provided professional services in the areas of acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, divestitures and other corporate management and financial needs. Jackie’s 30 year old firm was merged with Crossmark Management Group in August 2013. Jackie has been directly involved in over 200 acquisitions, sales and mergers in his career. The total dollar value of these transactions exceeds $350,000,000.

Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects...

Jackie Rome, CPA (Inactive)

Leader

Devonne Walker

Position: Payroll Manager
Categories: Managers

Devonne Walker

Payroll Manager

Jared Taylor, CPA

Position: Senior Accounting Manager, Charter Schools & Governmental
Categories: Managers

Jared Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in April of 2021. He works as an Accounting Manager, overseeing Charter Schools and other governmental entities. Jared graduated from Louisiana with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2013 and acquired his CPA license in 2015. When Jared is not working he enjoys playing piano, video or board games, and taking care of his cat.

Jared Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in April of 2021....

Jared Taylor, CPA

Senior Accounting Manager, Charter Schools & Governmental

Lois Davis

Position: Senior Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

Lois Davis joined the Crossmark Team in April 2019. Lois had previously worked in the Healthcare Industry for the past 10 years as an Accountant/Financial Analyst. Prior to working in the Healthcare Industry she had worked in various industries as an accountant. She has experience in the Construction Industry, Trucking Industry, Prison Management, and Chicken Processing Industry during the earlier years of her career. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Louisiana Tech University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lois has an 8 year old son and a 26 year old daughter that she spends her free time with. She enjoys spending quality time with them, as well as going to the movies and dining out with close friends.

Lois Davis joined the Crossmark Team in April 2019. Lois...

Lois Davis

Senior Accounting Manager

Nathan Taylor

Position: Accounting Lead
Categories: Managers

Nathan Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in December of 2016. He works as an Accounting Associate, serving our clients by overseeing bookkeeping and payroll services. Nathan graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and a minor in Computer Information Systems in August 2018. When Nathan is not working he enjoys playing guitar, programming in Python, and 3D modeling with Blender.

Nathan Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in December of 2016....

Nathan Taylor

Accounting Lead

Rachel Boersma

Position: Director of Client Success and Support
Categories: Managers

Prior to joining Crossmark Management Group as Operations Associate in December 2013, Rachel spent several years working closely with Crossmark. She brings with her a wide range of skills and specializes in bringing new clients on board. With a unique ability to listen and understand the goals and current operations of each new business, Rachel establishes and maintains close working relationships that can both relieve many of the tasks from client operations and help them to perform at their best. Rachel is a problem solver who never met a task that intimidates or a challenge that is unachievable. Originally from New Orleans, Rachel attended Louisiana Tech University earning both a Bachelors and Masters degree. It was during graduate school that she met her husband of 27 years. They have raised two sons, both of whom they are extremely proud. The youngest is a financial analyst and the eldest is Special Needs and continues to reside with them. Rachel says that having a special needs child can be a challenge but is tremendously fulfilling and has made her the person she is today.

Prior to joining Crossmark Management Group as Operations Associate in...

Rachel Boersma

Director of Client Success and Support

Tom Offill

Position: Compliance Manager
Categories: Managers

Tom Offill joined our team in 2016 as Accounting Manager. Tom had previously worked in public accounting since 2004 and prior to Crossmark, worked for a well-respected local CPA firm in Ruston. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University. Tom enjoys traveling with his wife and participating in activities at his church.

Tom Offill joined our team in 2016 as Accounting Manager....

Tom Offill

Compliance Manager

John Michael Christler

Position: Director of Operations & Client Services
Categories: Managers

John Michael joined Crossmark in March of 2021. He is from Stonewall, Louisiana. During his free time, he enjoys working out, hunting, and hanging out with friends.

John Michael joined Crossmark in March of 2021. He is...

John Michael Christler

Director of Operations & Client Services

Blake Upshaw

Position: Sr. Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

Blake Upshaw

Sr. Accounting Manager

Derek Flowers

Position: Sr. Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

I started at Crossmark in April 2022. I am happily married to my wife Sadie and we have a daughter Merritt. I am originally from Slidell, LA. In my free time I enjoy golf, spending time on the lake and traveling.

I started at Crossmark in April 2022. I am happily...

Derek Flowers

Sr. Accounting Manager

Norman Hanes

Position: President & CEO
Categories: Managers

Norman Hanes founded Crossmark Management Group in 2003 as a management consulting firm following a 23 year career in investor-owned, private and non-profit healthcare management. He has over 35 years of experience in healthcare and business operations, specializing in the development of operations infrastructure and organizational management. In August of 2013, Norman’s 13 year old firm merged with Jack Rome, Jr., and Associates in response to a growing demand for financial and accounting outsourcing services, as well as comprehensive organizational management consulting and contracting services.

Norman Hanes founded Crossmark Management Group in 2003 as a...

Norman Hanes

President & CEO

Jackie Rome, CPA (Inactive)

Position: Leader
Categories: Managers

Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects of business enterprises that range from “start-up” companies to “well established, legacy” companies. He has over 45 years of experience in all phases of owning, operating and providing management consulting services to businesses in diversified business segments. Jackie founded a professional management consulting firm specializing in organization structure, management systems and financial services. The firm provided professional services in the areas of acquisitions, mergers, reorganizations, divestitures and other corporate management and financial needs. Jackie’s 30 year old firm was merged with Crossmark Management Group in August 2013. Jackie has been directly involved in over 200 acquisitions, sales and mergers in his career. The total dollar value of these transactions exceeds $350,000,000.

Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects...

Jackie Rome, CPA (Inactive)

Leader

Devonne Walker

Position: Payroll Manager
Categories: Managers

Devonne Walker

Payroll Manager

Jared Taylor, CPA

Position: Senior Accounting Manager, Charter Schools & Governmental
Categories: Managers

Jared Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in April of 2021. He works as an Accounting Manager, overseeing Charter Schools and other governmental entities. Jared graduated from Louisiana with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2013 and acquired his CPA license in 2015. When Jared is not working he enjoys playing piano, video or board games, and taking care of his cat.

Jared Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in April of 2021....

Jared Taylor, CPA

Senior Accounting Manager, Charter Schools & Governmental

Lois Davis

Position: Senior Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

Lois Davis joined the Crossmark Team in April 2019. Lois had previously worked in the Healthcare Industry for the past 10 years as an Accountant/Financial Analyst. Prior to working in the Healthcare Industry she had worked in various industries as an accountant. She has experience in the Construction Industry, Trucking Industry, Prison Management, and Chicken Processing Industry during the earlier years of her career. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Louisiana Tech University and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lois has an 8 year old son and a 26 year old daughter that she spends her free time with. She enjoys spending quality time with them, as well as going to the movies and dining out with close friends.

Lois Davis joined the Crossmark Team in April 2019. Lois...

Lois Davis

Senior Accounting Manager

Nathan Taylor

Position: Accounting Lead
Categories: Managers

Nathan Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in December of 2016. He works as an Accounting Associate, serving our clients by overseeing bookkeeping and payroll services. Nathan graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and a minor in Computer Information Systems in August 2018. When Nathan is not working he enjoys playing guitar, programming in Python, and 3D modeling with Blender.

Nathan Taylor joined Crossmark Management Group in December of 2016....

Nathan Taylor

Accounting Lead

Rachel Boersma

Position: Director of Client Success and Support
Categories: Managers

Prior to joining Crossmark Management Group as Operations Associate in December 2013, Rachel spent several years working closely with Crossmark. She brings with her a wide range of skills and specializes in bringing new clients on board. With a unique ability to listen and understand the goals and current operations of each new business, Rachel establishes and maintains close working relationships that can both relieve many of the tasks from client operations and help them to perform at their best. Rachel is a problem solver who never met a task that intimidates or a challenge that is unachievable. Originally from New Orleans, Rachel attended Louisiana Tech University earning both a Bachelors and Masters degree. It was during graduate school that she met her husband of 27 years. They have raised two sons, both of whom they are extremely proud. The youngest is a financial analyst and the eldest is Special Needs and continues to reside with them. Rachel says that having a special needs child can be a challenge but is tremendously fulfilling and has made her the person she is today.

Prior to joining Crossmark Management Group as Operations Associate in...

Rachel Boersma

Director of Client Success and Support

Tom Offill

Position: Compliance Manager
Categories: Managers

Tom Offill joined our team in 2016 as Accounting Manager. Tom had previously worked in public accounting since 2004 and prior to Crossmark, worked for a well-respected local CPA firm in Ruston. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University. Tom enjoys traveling with his wife and participating in activities at his church.

Tom Offill joined our team in 2016 as Accounting Manager....

Tom Offill

Compliance Manager

John Michael Christler

Position: Director of Operations & Client Services
Categories: Managers

John Michael joined Crossmark in March of 2021. He is from Stonewall, Louisiana. During his free time, he enjoys working out, hunting, and hanging out with friends.

John Michael joined Crossmark in March of 2021. He is...

John Michael Christler

Director of Operations & Client Services

Blake Upshaw

Position: Sr. Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

Blake Upshaw

Sr. Accounting Manager

Derek Flowers

Position: Sr. Accounting Manager
Categories: Managers

I started at Crossmark in April 2022. I am happily married to my wife Sadie and we have a daughter Merritt. I am originally from Slidell, LA. In my free time I enjoy golf, spending time on the lake and traveling.

I started at Crossmark in April 2022. I am happily...

Derek Flowers

Sr. Accounting Manager

Employees

Angela Freeman

Position: Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Angela joined Crossmark in July 2022. She is originally from Houma, Louisiana and now lives in Farmerville. She has one daughter, and Angela has been happily married since November of 1986. In her free time Angela enjoys cooking for family and spending time with her grandkids.

Angela joined Crossmark in July 2022. She is originally from...

Angela Freeman

Accounting Rep.

Blair Moak

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Blair joined Crossmark in August 2021. She was a licensed property and casualty insurance agent for 6 years. Blair and her husband Josh have 2 children, Kinslee who is 9 and Jude who is 2. In her free time she loves being with her family and friends.

Blair joined Crossmark in August 2021. She was a licensed...

Blair Moak

Lead Accounting Rep.

Brandon Hadley

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

I joined Crossmark in October 2022. Originally from the northwest panhandle of Texas and moving to Louisiana in 2009, I graduated from Haughton High School in 2014. I graduated From Louisiana Tech with a BS in accounting in February of 2023. I have been married to my wife, Courtney, Since December of 2017. We have two kids, Samuel and Emerson, who are 13 months apart. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I joined Crossmark in October 2022. Originally from the northwest...

Brandon Hadley

Accounting Associate

Cindy Baughman

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Cindy Started working at Crossmark in May 2023. She is from Homer, Louisiana and has 2 adult daughters. In her free time, Cindy enjoys reading books and watching movies.

Cindy Started working at Crossmark in May 2023. She is...

Cindy Baughman

Lead Accounting Rep.

Debra Droesser

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Debra came to Crossmark in April 2021. Before Crossmark, she worked as a Timekeeper/Administrative Assistant for construction in the refineries and railcar industries for 15 years. She enjoys traveling, reading books, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and especially her 1 year old grandson.

Debra came to Crossmark in April 2021. Before Crossmark, she...

Debra Droesser

Payroll Associate

Dicky Love

Position: Special Projects & Human Resources Consultant
Categories: Employees

Dicky Love joined Crossmark Management Group in September 2013. He works on special projects, particularly those involving HR issues. Dicky’s training was in theology and in leadership/management. His undergraduate work was at the University of Arkansas. He earned a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1979 and then a Doctor of Ministry from there in 1992, with an emphasis in leadership development and management. He worked for 29 years in pastoral ministry at both an established church in Baton Rouge and in a start-up church in Ruston. He brings to Crossmark his experience in evaluating, developing, and directing people. He enjoys helping individuals understand themselves and how to better interact, respect, and effectively co-labor with others who are not wired the same way they are. He and his wife enjoy visiting their grown daughters in New York City and Austin. He especially enjoys riding his 19-year-old Harley.

Dicky Love joined Crossmark Management Group in September 2013. He...

Dicky Love

Special Projects & Human Resources Consultant

Gigi Roberts

Position: Special Projects & Accounting
Categories: Employees

Gigi joined Crossmark in August 2020. She is a graduate of University of Houston Downtown with a BBA in Finance. Her background is in accounting and internal audit with experience in the oil & gas, mass retail, and telecom industries.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, SCUBA diving, and knitting. Her favorite places are around a campfire, in the mountains, or on the water. She also has three dogs named Cricket, Darcy, and Ginny who are always getting into something.

Gigi joined Crossmark in August 2020. She is a graduate...

Gigi Roberts

Special Projects & Accounting

Isaac White

Position: Lead Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

Isaac started working at Crossmark in August of 2021. He is from Ruston, LA and is graduating from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Accounting. He plans on getting his Master in Business Administration after that. In his free time, Isaac enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Isaac started working at Crossmark in August of 2021. He...

Isaac White

Lead Accounting Intern

Jacob Carroll

Position: Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

I started at Crossmark in June of 2022. I work on Daily Cash Reports and Financial Statements. I am majoring in accounting and I plan to graduate in Spring of 2024 at Louisiana Tech. I plan to get my Masters in Accounting after that. I like to watch sports and hang out with friends and family.

I started at Crossmark in June of 2022. I work...

Jacob Carroll

Accounting Intern

Jennifer Fryer

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Jennifer Fryer joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2012. She serves as a part-time Accounts Payable Associate, helping some of our clients by paying their bills, making deposits, and keeping up with their QuickBooks records in those areas. She also helps with the occasional administrative tasks around the office. Prior to working with Crossmark she was employed as a Children’s Ministry Coordinator at a church & as the Spirit Group Coordinator at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is also where she got her degree in Merchandising & Consumer Affairs. In her leisure time Jennifer enjoys being a mom, reading, running, yoga, music & theme parks (if you haven’t been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, put it on your bucket list!

Jennifer Fryer joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2012. She...

Jennifer Fryer

Lead Accounting Rep.

John Gifford

Position: Associate
Categories: Employees

John Gifford, CPA, joined Crossmark Management Group as an Associate in 2016. He resides in Baton Rouge, LA and has extensive experience in various accounting leadership positions, including Director of Financial Operations where he led software implementations/upgrades, created/managed corporate operating processes, directed all budgeting activity and financial analytics, and served as the property acquisition/disposition transition leader. For six years, John served as CFO and partner of Latter & Blum Property Management, the largest third party property management firm in the Gulf South with a portfolio of over 20M SQFT. He currently serves as Director of Real Estate for Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a specialty chemical company with 5,000+ employees worldwide, where he is responsible for all global leasing and office facility activities for their 100M+ SQFT portfolio.

John Gifford, CPA, joined Crossmark Management Group as an Associate...

John Gifford

Associate

Kathryn Speed

Position: On-Boarding Coordinator
Categories: Employees

Kathryn is the client onboarding coordinator, and helps make the onboarding process for new customers a smooth process. She graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in business administration. She and her husband have an AusiePoo named Lucy. Their free time is usually spent traveling to see family in south Louisiana and Dallas.

Kathryn is the client onboarding coordinator, and helps make the...

Kathryn Speed

On-Boarding Coordinator

Keith L. Voigts

Position: Associate
Categories: Employees

Keith Voigts is a senior level executive who provides high level performance and timely results using his extensive public accounting and corporate experience. He has experience serving clients and as a senior officer of companies in many industries, including government, commercial and non-profit entities. As an attest partner with KPMG, Mr. Voigts was partner in charge of numerous audits of a wide variety of entities. He also has experience as a senior financial officer of publicly traded companies. During his career at KPMG, Keith served many clients and positions including High Technology Regional Industry Director, Venture Capital Liaison Partner, Partner in charge of two office’s Middle Market Practices, office recruiting coordinator in three offices, and National Entertainment Industry Committee (professional sports emphasis). Since taking an early retirement from KPMG, he has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with Halter Marine Group, a multi-location $750 million company in the marine construction industry. Keith is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and has completed special studies at Harvard and Stanford universities. He is a licensed CPA in Louisiana, Mississippi and Iowa.

Keith Voigts is a senior level executive who provides high...

Keith L. Voigts

Associate

Kiley Wilson

Position: Client Services Coordinator
Categories: Employees

Kiley Wilson joined Crossmark Management Group in November 2020. She serves as a part-time Accounting and Operations Associate, working with the Charter Schools Division. She has a BS in Marketing and a MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech. When she’s not here, she’s spending all her time with her husband, son, and daughter. She loves being outside, gardening, and running.

Kiley Wilson joined Crossmark Management Group in November 2020. She...

Kiley Wilson

Client Services Coordinator

La’Keyshia Brown

Position: Receptionist
Categories: Employees

La-Keyshia joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2023. She is from Jonesboro, Louisiana. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, reading books, and spending time with her family.

La-Keyshia joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2023. She is...

La’Keyshia Brown

Receptionist

Leah Guthrie

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Leah starting working at Crossmark in March 2021. Before Crossmark, she worked as a Payroll/HR Administrator in the transportation industry for over 15 years. Leah enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her two children

Leah starting working at Crossmark in March 2021. Before Crossmark,...

Leah Guthrie

Payroll Associate

Lee Evelyn Tannehill

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Lee Evelyn joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2019 as a payroll associate. She is responsible for payroll, payroll tax processing, and employee record keeping for various clients. She graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a B.S. degree in accounting. Lee Evelyn is actively involved with her church, Ruston Kiwanis, and various tennis organizations. She is passionate about tennis, reading, and trying new things, and is currently learning to play the piano.

Lee Evelyn joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2019 as...

Lee Evelyn Tannehill

Payroll Associate

Lindsay Rome

Position: Administrative Assistant & Insurance
Categories: Employees

Lindsay Rome joined the Crossmark team in January of 2018. She serves as an Executive & Financial Assistant. Prior to joining the Crossmark team, she worked in the insurance industry for 10 years as a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. Lindsay enjoys spending time with family and long walks around Target. Lindsay and her husband Jordan have been married for 10 years and welcomed their daughter Caroline Grace Rome in August 2017.

Lindsay Rome joined the Crossmark team in January of 2018....

Lindsay Rome

Administrative Assistant & Insurance

Mary Claire McFadden

Position: Operations Assistant
Categories: Employees

Mary Claire joined Crossmark in October 2021. She works as an Operations Assistant, helping with administrative tasks and day-to-day operations. Mary Claire is a Business Management major at Louisiana Tech University, with plans of graduating in 2024. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary Claire joined Crossmark in October 2021. She works as...

Mary Claire McFadden

Operations Assistant

Michael Plette

Position: Advisors Manager
Categories: Employees

I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in the Spring of 2009. I married my wife, Mary-Arthur, in 2014 and have two children, Lucy and Sam. I started working for Crossmark in December 2022. I enjoy traveling and anything outside.  

I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in the Spring of...

Michael Plette

Advisors Manager

Nic Audirsh

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Nic Audirsh

Accounting Associate

Sondi Shrum

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Sondi joined Crossmark in May 2021 as an accounting associate.

Sondi joined Crossmark in May 2021 as an accounting associate.

Sondi Shrum

Accounting Associate

Steven Stanfield, CPA

Position: Consultant - Leader
Categories: Employees

Steven brings extensive educational finance experience after having served as the director of business services with the DeSoto Parish School for 34+ years with an annual operating budget that exceeded $140 million. He became a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) with ASBO International in 2012, a Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator (CLSBA) in 1993, and a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) in 1996.

Steven brings extensive educational finance experience after having served as...

Steven Stanfield, CPA

Consultant - Leader

Van Matherne

Position: Senior Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

Van Matherne joined Crossmark in October of 2021. He works as an accounting associate, serving our clients by working on financial statements, daily cash reports, and bookkeeping. Van will graduate from Louisiana Tech University in the fall of 2025 with a major in accounting. After graduation, he plans on attending law school and aspires to start his own firm. During his free time, Van enjoys playing sports, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Van Matherne joined Crossmark in October of 2021. He works...

Van Matherne

Senior Accounting Intern

Zachary Bentley

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Zachary Bentley joined Crossmark Management Group in September of 2019. He currently works as an Accounting Associate. Zachary works on bookkeeping, daily cash reports, financial statements, and payroll. He graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2014 with a Bachelors of Speech and Theatre and received a Masters of Arts in 2016. In his free time he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and talking with his friends.

Zachary Bentley joined Crossmark Management Group in September of 2019....

Zachary Bentley

Accounting Associate

Zechariah Foote

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Zechariah Foote joined our team in June 2020 as an accounting associate. In 2014, Zechariah joined the US Army reserves and is a Specialist. He is also currently studying to obtain a CompTia A+ Certificate. When he is not working, Zechariah enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and making video games.

Zechariah Foote joined our team in June 2020 as an...

Zechariah Foote

Accounting Associate

Angela Freeman

Position: Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Angela joined Crossmark in July 2022. She is originally from Houma, Louisiana and now lives in Farmerville. She has one daughter, and Angela has been happily married since November of 1986. In her free time Angela enjoys cooking for family and spending time with her grandkids.

Angela joined Crossmark in July 2022. She is originally from...

Angela Freeman

Accounting Rep.

Blair Moak

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Blair joined Crossmark in August 2021. She was a licensed property and casualty insurance agent for 6 years. Blair and her husband Josh have 2 children, Kinslee who is 9 and Jude who is 2. In her free time she loves being with her family and friends.

Blair joined Crossmark in August 2021. She was a licensed...

Blair Moak

Lead Accounting Rep.

Brandon Hadley

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

I joined Crossmark in October 2022. Originally from the northwest panhandle of Texas and moving to Louisiana in 2009, I graduated from Haughton High School in 2014. I graduated From Louisiana Tech with a BS in accounting in February of 2023. I have been married to my wife, Courtney, Since December of 2017. We have two kids, Samuel and Emerson, who are 13 months apart. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I joined Crossmark in October 2022. Originally from the northwest...

Brandon Hadley

Accounting Associate

Cindy Baughman

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Cindy Started working at Crossmark in May 2023. She is from Homer, Louisiana and has 2 adult daughters. In her free time, Cindy enjoys reading books and watching movies.

Cindy Started working at Crossmark in May 2023. She is...

Cindy Baughman

Lead Accounting Rep.

Debra Droesser

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Debra came to Crossmark in April 2021. Before Crossmark, she worked as a Timekeeper/Administrative Assistant for construction in the refineries and railcar industries for 15 years. She enjoys traveling, reading books, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and especially her 1 year old grandson.

Debra came to Crossmark in April 2021. Before Crossmark, she...

Debra Droesser

Payroll Associate

Dicky Love

Position: Special Projects & Human Resources Consultant
Categories: Employees

Dicky Love joined Crossmark Management Group in September 2013. He works on special projects, particularly those involving HR issues. Dicky’s training was in theology and in leadership/management. His undergraduate work was at the University of Arkansas. He earned a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1979 and then a Doctor of Ministry from there in 1992, with an emphasis in leadership development and management. He worked for 29 years in pastoral ministry at both an established church in Baton Rouge and in a start-up church in Ruston. He brings to Crossmark his experience in evaluating, developing, and directing people. He enjoys helping individuals understand themselves and how to better interact, respect, and effectively co-labor with others who are not wired the same way they are. He and his wife enjoy visiting their grown daughters in New York City and Austin. He especially enjoys riding his 19-year-old Harley.

Dicky Love joined Crossmark Management Group in September 2013. He...

Dicky Love

Special Projects & Human Resources Consultant

Gigi Roberts

Position: Special Projects & Accounting
Categories: Employees

Gigi joined Crossmark in August 2020. She is a graduate of University of Houston Downtown with a BBA in Finance. Her background is in accounting and internal audit with experience in the oil & gas, mass retail, and telecom industries.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, SCUBA diving, and knitting. Her favorite places are around a campfire, in the mountains, or on the water. She also has three dogs named Cricket, Darcy, and Ginny who are always getting into something.

Gigi joined Crossmark in August 2020. She is a graduate...

Gigi Roberts

Special Projects & Accounting

Isaac White

Position: Lead Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

Isaac started working at Crossmark in August of 2021. He is from Ruston, LA and is graduating from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Accounting. He plans on getting his Master in Business Administration after that. In his free time, Isaac enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Isaac started working at Crossmark in August of 2021. He...

Isaac White

Lead Accounting Intern

Jacob Carroll

Position: Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

I started at Crossmark in June of 2022. I work on Daily Cash Reports and Financial Statements. I am majoring in accounting and I plan to graduate in Spring of 2024 at Louisiana Tech. I plan to get my Masters in Accounting after that. I like to watch sports and hang out with friends and family.

I started at Crossmark in June of 2022. I work...

Jacob Carroll

Accounting Intern

Jennifer Fryer

Position: Lead Accounting Rep.
Categories: Employees

Jennifer Fryer joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2012. She serves as a part-time Accounts Payable Associate, helping some of our clients by paying their bills, making deposits, and keeping up with their QuickBooks records in those areas. She also helps with the occasional administrative tasks around the office. Prior to working with Crossmark she was employed as a Children’s Ministry Coordinator at a church & as the Spirit Group Coordinator at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is also where she got her degree in Merchandising & Consumer Affairs. In her leisure time Jennifer enjoys being a mom, reading, running, yoga, music & theme parks (if you haven’t been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, put it on your bucket list!

Jennifer Fryer joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2012. She...

Jennifer Fryer

Lead Accounting Rep.

John Gifford

Position: Associate
Categories: Employees

John Gifford, CPA, joined Crossmark Management Group as an Associate in 2016. He resides in Baton Rouge, LA and has extensive experience in various accounting leadership positions, including Director of Financial Operations where he led software implementations/upgrades, created/managed corporate operating processes, directed all budgeting activity and financial analytics, and served as the property acquisition/disposition transition leader. For six years, John served as CFO and partner of Latter & Blum Property Management, the largest third party property management firm in the Gulf South with a portfolio of over 20M SQFT. He currently serves as Director of Real Estate for Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a specialty chemical company with 5,000+ employees worldwide, where he is responsible for all global leasing and office facility activities for their 100M+ SQFT portfolio.

John Gifford, CPA, joined Crossmark Management Group as an Associate...

John Gifford

Associate

Kathryn Speed

Position: On-Boarding Coordinator
Categories: Employees

Kathryn is the client onboarding coordinator, and helps make the onboarding process for new customers a smooth process. She graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in business administration. She and her husband have an AusiePoo named Lucy. Their free time is usually spent traveling to see family in south Louisiana and Dallas.

Kathryn is the client onboarding coordinator, and helps make the...

Kathryn Speed

On-Boarding Coordinator

Keith L. Voigts

Position: Associate
Categories: Employees

Keith Voigts is a senior level executive who provides high level performance and timely results using his extensive public accounting and corporate experience. He has experience serving clients and as a senior officer of companies in many industries, including government, commercial and non-profit entities. As an attest partner with KPMG, Mr. Voigts was partner in charge of numerous audits of a wide variety of entities. He also has experience as a senior financial officer of publicly traded companies. During his career at KPMG, Keith served many clients and positions including High Technology Regional Industry Director, Venture Capital Liaison Partner, Partner in charge of two office’s Middle Market Practices, office recruiting coordinator in three offices, and National Entertainment Industry Committee (professional sports emphasis). Since taking an early retirement from KPMG, he has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with Halter Marine Group, a multi-location $750 million company in the marine construction industry. Keith is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and has completed special studies at Harvard and Stanford universities. He is a licensed CPA in Louisiana, Mississippi and Iowa.

Keith Voigts is a senior level executive who provides high...

Keith L. Voigts

Associate

Kiley Wilson

Position: Client Services Coordinator
Categories: Employees

Kiley Wilson joined Crossmark Management Group in November 2020. She serves as a part-time Accounting and Operations Associate, working with the Charter Schools Division. She has a BS in Marketing and a MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech. When she’s not here, she’s spending all her time with her husband, son, and daughter. She loves being outside, gardening, and running.

Kiley Wilson joined Crossmark Management Group in November 2020. She...

Kiley Wilson

Client Services Coordinator

La’Keyshia Brown

Position: Receptionist
Categories: Employees

La-Keyshia joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2023. She is from Jonesboro, Louisiana. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, reading books, and spending time with her family.

La-Keyshia joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2023. She is...

La’Keyshia Brown

Receptionist

Leah Guthrie

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Leah starting working at Crossmark in March 2021. Before Crossmark, she worked as a Payroll/HR Administrator in the transportation industry for over 15 years. Leah enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her two children

Leah starting working at Crossmark in March 2021. Before Crossmark,...

Leah Guthrie

Payroll Associate

Lee Evelyn Tannehill

Position: Payroll Associate
Categories: Employees

Lee Evelyn joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2019 as a payroll associate. She is responsible for payroll, payroll tax processing, and employee record keeping for various clients. She graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a B.S. degree in accounting. Lee Evelyn is actively involved with her church, Ruston Kiwanis, and various tennis organizations. She is passionate about tennis, reading, and trying new things, and is currently learning to play the piano.

Lee Evelyn joined Crossmark Management Group in May 2019 as...

Lee Evelyn Tannehill

Payroll Associate

Lindsay Rome

Position: Administrative Assistant & Insurance
Categories: Employees

Lindsay Rome joined the Crossmark team in January of 2018. She serves as an Executive & Financial Assistant. Prior to joining the Crossmark team, she worked in the insurance industry for 10 years as a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. Lindsay enjoys spending time with family and long walks around Target. Lindsay and her husband Jordan have been married for 10 years and welcomed their daughter Caroline Grace Rome in August 2017.

Lindsay Rome joined the Crossmark team in January of 2018....

Lindsay Rome

Administrative Assistant & Insurance

Mary Claire McFadden

Position: Operations Assistant
Categories: Employees

Mary Claire joined Crossmark in October 2021. She works as an Operations Assistant, helping with administrative tasks and day-to-day operations. Mary Claire is a Business Management major at Louisiana Tech University, with plans of graduating in 2024. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary Claire joined Crossmark in October 2021. She works as...

Mary Claire McFadden

Operations Assistant

Michael Plette

Position: Advisors Manager
Categories: Employees

I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in the Spring of 2009. I married my wife, Mary-Arthur, in 2014 and have two children, Lucy and Sam. I started working for Crossmark in December 2022. I enjoy traveling and anything outside.  

I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in the Spring of...

Michael Plette

Advisors Manager

Nic Audirsh

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Nic Audirsh

Accounting Associate

Sondi Shrum

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Sondi joined Crossmark in May 2021 as an accounting associate.

Sondi joined Crossmark in May 2021 as an accounting associate.

Sondi Shrum

Accounting Associate

Steven Stanfield, CPA

Position: Consultant - Leader
Categories: Employees

Steven brings extensive educational finance experience after having served as the director of business services with the DeSoto Parish School for 34+ years with an annual operating budget that exceeded $140 million. He became a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) with ASBO International in 2012, a Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator (CLSBA) in 1993, and a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) in 1996.

Steven brings extensive educational finance experience after having served as...

Steven Stanfield, CPA

Consultant - Leader

Van Matherne

Position: Senior Accounting Intern
Categories: Employees

Van Matherne joined Crossmark in October of 2021. He works as an accounting associate, serving our clients by working on financial statements, daily cash reports, and bookkeeping. Van will graduate from Louisiana Tech University in the fall of 2025 with a major in accounting. After graduation, he plans on attending law school and aspires to start his own firm. During his free time, Van enjoys playing sports, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Van Matherne joined Crossmark in October of 2021. He works...

Van Matherne

Senior Accounting Intern

Zachary Bentley

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Zachary Bentley joined Crossmark Management Group in September of 2019. He currently works as an Accounting Associate. Zachary works on bookkeeping, daily cash reports, financial statements, and payroll. He graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2014 with a Bachelors of Speech and Theatre and received a Masters of Arts in 2016. In his free time he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and talking with his friends.

Zachary Bentley joined Crossmark Management Group in September of 2019....

Zachary Bentley

Accounting Associate

Zechariah Foote

Position: Accounting Associate
Categories: Employees

Zechariah Foote joined our team in June 2020 as an accounting associate. In 2014, Zechariah joined the US Army reserves and is a Specialist. He is also currently studying to obtain a CompTia A+ Certificate. When he is not working, Zechariah enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and making video games.

Zechariah Foote joined our team in June 2020 as an...

Zechariah Foote

Accounting Associate

Get in Touch

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Phone

(318) 251-3226

Email

norman@crossmmg.com

Our Location:

305 South Vienna St.

Ruston, LA, 71270

Contact:

Phone: (318) 251-3226

Email: norman@crossmmg.com