Linda Neuman

Linda is the President of Linda J. Neuman, CPA, PA. A Florida native, she completed her Bachelor's of Science in Accounting at Arizona State University 1980. The following year she became a Certified Public Accountant. Linda is a Member of Florida Institute of CPA's, a Member of American Institute of CPA,s, and a Member of American Institute of CPA's technical division. Linda is also a Board of Directors trustee and the treasurer for Pace Brantley Hall School. She has worked as an auditing instructor for Florida Southern College and taught the auditing section for the Becker CPA Review.

Linda has been working in public accounting since 1980. In 1997, Linda decided to go out on her own. She worked from her home office by herself until April of 2005; she now has office space with several employees and is still expanding! Linda is very passionate about working in public accounting. One of the most satisfying parts of her job is helping clients with their accounting and tax needs so they can spend their time running their businesses. When she is not busy working, she enjoys running, working out at the gym, snow skiing, and going to the beach!

Eddy Lai

Eddy comes to us as Senior Staff Accountant. He graduated from the University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting with a Bachelor’s of Accounting (Go Gators!). Following his degree in Gainesville, he received his Master’s in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. He has previous accounting work with the Boys and Girls Club, Crowe Chizek & Company, LLC, and DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley, & Barnes.

When he’s not crunching numbers or filling out tax returns, he enjoys staying active- cycling, swimming, running, yoga and rock climbing! An army marches on its stomach, and he enjoys cooking as well. Eddy is currently training for a triathlon in 2009.

Katina Brown

Katina joins us as our Junior Staff Accountant! Like Linda, she is a native Floridian, a Lyman HS alumna. Katina is currently in her final semester at Webster University, and she will continue directly into their Master’s program before becoming a Certified Public Accountant. With her Master’s of Accounting she plans to specialize in Forensic Accounting. She has past experience working as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, a Collections & Credit Specialist, and as a Staff Accountant.

Katina is an avid traveler, and it is one of her goals to visit every state in the US; along the way, a visit to a museum is at the top of her agenda. So far the MET Museum in New York City is her favorite, with more to come! Whether she’s here or on the go, she enjoys exercising and rock climbing has become a new hobby. We’re glad to have her!

Sarah Hoskens

Regardless of whether you've scheduled an appointment, when you walk into our office Sarah will be the first person you meet! She joins us as a receptionist after graduating from the University of Central Florida. After earning her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology as well as a certificate in Behavioral Forensics, Sarah currently plans to pursue her Master’s degree in Counseling and work as a Mental Health Counselor.

Her past work has had her involved in the criminal justice and victim services, insurance, and salon & spa industries. She loves to read, is fascinated by European history, and prefers older, classic movies. Sarah looks forward to meeting you when you stop by!

Alison Hughes

Alison is a graduate of University of Georgia with a business degree in Management Information Systems. She has been married to Bill (also a Bulldog) for 18 years, and they have 3 daughters; Hannah, Haley, and Heidi. Before she had children, Alison was a Systems Analyst for SunTrust Service Corporation, a division of SunTrust Banks. There she coordinated large bank mergers and conversions throughout Georgia and Tennessee.

Alison is rejoining the workforce with us on a part time basis after a fourteen year sabbatical to stay home with her girls. Besides working part time, she is on the PTA board of both her daughters' elementary and middle schools. She was a Brownie Leader for 6 years, and has coordinated two 5^th Grade graduation parties and this year's 8^th Grade Cotillion. When she is not driving someone to softball practice, art class, dance, piano, or tennis lessons, she enjoys traveling, photography and refinishing furniture.

Meet the Team!

Linda Neuman