Paula Mashburn, CPA, HHM CPAs
Paula Mashburn is a partner at HHM CPAs with nearly 30 years of experience in the accounting industry. A key member of the HHM leadership team, Paula’s passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of financial management is evident in her attention to detail and strategic problem-solving skills. Paula has served roles ranging from controller to sales, service and general management within dealerships and has a deep understanding of the industry. Paula is a certified public accountant and a proud graduate of Troy University.
Melissa Cordell, HHM CPAs
Melissa Cordell joined HHM CPAs in 2026 and serves as a supervisor within the firm’s Dealership Services team. In this role, she works closely with automotive dealer clients on financial reporting, operational analysis and tax planning strategies tailored to the unique structure of dealership operations. Before joining the firm, Melissa gained valuable experience as a financial analyst at a large public-sector organization, where she focused on budgeting, financial reporting and data-driven decision support.
Lee Ferguson, HHM CPAs
As a partner at HHM CPAs, Lee Ferguson offers more than 17 years of public accounting experience. Lee concentrates on providing accounting, tax and consulting services to clients in the auto industry. Lee has worked with new and used automotive dealerships, RV, heavy truck and trailer, along with Lease Here Pay Here (LHPH) and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealerships and related finance companies. Using an industry-specific approach, he helps develop the most tax-advantageous strategies for his clients. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Chris Mandery, StrategicSource
Chris Mandery is the SVP of new business development at StrategicSource. With over 27 years of experience, Chris has held executive leadership roles in purchasing, spend management, contract negotiations and business operations. Chris provides consulting on spend management, expense reduction and best practices, and presents to management groups on related topics.
Chris Bishop, Forvis Mazars
Chris Bishop is a senior manager in the tax department of the Little Rock office of Forvis Mazars. He has more than nine years of public accounting experience. He specializes in providing tax planning services to clients in the manufacturing, distribution and service industries. He interprets the latest tax laws, helps clients reduce their tax liability and provides guidance on the tax implications of business opportunities. Chris is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
William Mustian, Forvis Mazars
Will Mustian performs valuation services related to corporate planning, transaction consulting, shareholder disputes, family law, tax reporting, financial reporting, employee stock ownership plans and other advisory purposes. He has significant experience serving clients in the dealership industry and has performed valuations of auto and truck dealerships throughout the country. Will has written articles and speaks extensively on the topic of dealership valuations. He holds the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations. He has previously served as the president of the Alabama chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. Will is a member of the CFA Institute and an associate member of the National Association of Dealer Counsel. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a BS in finance.
Bryan Dobson, ACI, GPW and Associates Inc.
Bryan Dobson, ACI, joined GPWA as an accounting manager in 2017 and is currently director of business development. Bryan’s professional career of 25 years in the insurance industry includes captive management, underwriting, business development and product development. Prior to joining GPWA, Bryan worked for Assurant and Transamerica, his most recent position being the management role of controlled/non-controlled foreign corporation (CFC/NCFC) reinsurance programs. Bryan’s fields of expertise include statutory and GAAP accounting, SEC reporting for Life and P&C companies, onshore and offshore captive management, and NCFC compliance.
Charles Angel, Vice President of Employee Benefits, JTS
Charles Angel has more than 20 years of experience in employee benefits plan design, consulting and HR technology. Charles specializes in working with automobile dealers and associations. During his career, he has worked closely with the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association, the Oklahoma Automobile Association, as well as with more than 200 government entities across the Midsouth, including the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, through their respective associations.
