Barry L. Burgess, CPA
Partner

Barry Burgess has been with the firm since graduating from Marshall University in 1985. Barry provides a blend of accounting and auditing, tax, financial and business consulting services for a variety of clients. Barry is experienced with closely-held businesses, as well as not-for-profit and governmental entities. His clients operate in a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, retail, real estate, and many others. 

Barry has been an active member of professional organizations throughout his career. Currently, Barry is serving as a member and past President of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (WVSCPA's). Barry has also served as President of the Huntington Chapter of the WVSCPA's, where he has been a member since 1985.

Presently, Barry is certified in the state of West Virginia. Barry and his wife, Rena, are proud parents of Blake, Lindsey and Brooke.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Life Insurance / Disability Plans Committee and past member of the Professional and Personal Liability Insurance (PLIP) Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (A.I.C.P.A.)
• Past President of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Society of CPAs (2006-2007)
• Past President of the Huntington Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs (1994-1995)
• Past Editorial Advisor of the Journal of Accountancy, national publication representing the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (A.I.C.P.A.) (1996)
• Past Member of Council of the A.I.C.P.A.
• Member of the Tax Committee of CPA Associates International, Inc.

Community Involvement

• Board Member and Vice President of Developmental Therapy Center (1994-present)
• Member of the Advisory Board for the Division of Accountancy & Legal Environment in the Marshall University Lewis College of Business
• Former Accounting Instructor for the Marshall Community and Technical College (MCTC)

Education

• Bachelor in Business Administration (1985), Marshall University