Team

John oversees the assurance practice for our Auburn and Opelika offices. John has over 20 years of experience. He provides auditing, tax, and consulting services to a variety of industries including governmental, non-profit, construction, technology, manufacturing, and health care. John is most passionate about providing strategic tax and financial planning to small businesses and families.

John is a graduate of Auburn University in accounting, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served on numerous boards and committees, including the AICPA, ASCPA, EAMC Foundation, and the Auburn University School of Accountancy Advisory Board. John is also a local director of BBVA.

John loves to travel and spend time with his wife Janie and four children: John Jr., Bella, James and Jack.

jboles@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1479

As the newest partner of the firm, Ashley provides expertise in individual and business tax, bookkeeping, and payroll. She was inspired working for a small, CPA-owned business throughout high school and while pursuing an accounting degree at Auburn University. Ashley has earned her Master in Accountancy at Auburn and is a thoughtful advisor to businesses. She is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ashley enjoys family time and her Chihuahua, and hopes to own her own farm one day.

agraziano@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1474

Charles serves as a manager in our Auburn office, providing auditing services. Charles has earned his Master’s in Accountancy at Auburn University, and has previously worked in assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. He is also a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Charles enjoys spending time with his wife, golf, tennis, reading, and spending time with friends.

calderman@hhbfirm.com
334.275.1496

Tristan is a proud native of Opelika and is excited to be back in the area after completing his studies at Troy University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. He works in our Auburn office, providing auditing services for nonprofit, for profit, and governmental clients. As a member of our campus recruiting team, Tristan is passionate about attracting talented individuals to our organization. He is also involved in Auburn Young Professionals, furthering his commitment to the local community. Outside of work, Tristan enjoys watching football and spending quality time with family and his fiancé.

tblack@hhbfirm.com
334.521-1493

Adam has a detail-oriented eye for audit and tax work. Always driven to learn and strive for more, he recently finished his Master in Accountancy at Auburn University. Adam and wife Lori love small-town life in Opelika, especially during football season. He enjoys woodworking, furniture design, classic cars and golf.

acreel@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1499

Katie is an Accounting Services Consultant in our Auburn office. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Auburn University. Outside of the office, Katie loves reading, baking, and staying active at the gym. She lives in Lanett with her husband, their dog, and their cats.

kford@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1482

Haley is a recent double graduate of Auburn University, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance in 2024 and her Master in Accountancy in 2026. She works in our Auburn office, providing auditing services to a variety of clients. A lifelong Auburn native, Haley enjoys traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family.

hharper@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1473

Joy handles all things marketing for the firm. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Joy is on the Auburn Young Professionals committee and a diplomat with the Auburn Chamber. When she isn’t working, you can find her hanging out with her husband, twin boys and Labradoodle.

jhugall@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1475

Oliver is a senior accountant in our Auburn office providing auditing services. He is a recent graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Oliver currently serves on the Village Friends Advisory Council. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing golf, tennis, and fishing.

olester@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1501

Evan provides tax services for individuals and businesses. He graduated from Auburn with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. Growing up in Greenville, AL, he decided Auburn is the perfect size town for him. Evan enjoys helping clients file their return in the best position possible. He is a member of Auburn Young Professionals. In his spare time, Evan enjoys going to the gym and fishing.

emixon@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1488

Daniel provides tax services for individuals and businesses. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Microbiology. Before working at HHB, Daniel worked for a Big 4 accounting firm in Atlanta specializing in International Taxation. Daniel enjoys helping clients navigate the Leviathan that is the US Tax Code. He is a member of AICPA, ASCPA, and Auburn Young Professionals. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and children and serving at his local church.

drafala@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1498

Autumn is our front desk administrator for the Auburn office. She is responsible for all things related to the client experience such as phone calls, emails, and in-office visits. She also handles receiving and delivering documents for tax returns. Autumn graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Following seven years in the classroom, she transitioned out of the education sector to explore new avenues for serving others. Outside of work, you will most likely find Autumn and her husband at Auburn sporting events or playing video games.

arichardson@hhbfirm.com
334.887.0772

Braxton works in our Auburn office, providing assurance services to a variety of clients. A recent double Auburn graduate, he earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting in 2024 and his Master’s in 2025. Driven by faith, integrity, and relationships—both inside and outside of the office—Braxton enjoys distance running, playing golf, and serving in his local church.

bsims@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1476

Sam is a Nashville, Tennessee native who joined the HHB team after earning his degree in Accounting from Auburn University in 2025. He works out of the Auburn office, focusing on tax and assurance services for a range of clients. Outside of work, Sam enjoys staying active on the golf course and giving back through service at his local church.

ssullivan@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1485

Robert provides decades of experience to our Opelika and Auburn clients and became partner in 2022. The go-to guy for answers, he plays a vital role in training and mentoring staff. Robert is married to his high-school sweetheart and has three sons and two grandsons. Robert graduated from Auburn University in accounting and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants.

rfoster@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1484

Jim has been the managing member of the Opelika office since 1998, and specializes in medical practices, outsourced bookkeeping and payroll. A native of the area, he graduated from Auburn University and began his accounting career with Ernst & Young in Birmingham. After moving back to his hometown, Jim worked for four years with Lafoy and Associates before founding what would become HHB with partner Hal Huguley.

With an extensive understanding of area business and accounting management, Jim assists client management with business startups, growth and continuity planning. He helps clients realize their dreams, from the excitement of beginnings and through inevitable growing pains. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants.

In his free time, Jim can most likely be found on the tennis court. He also serves on his church finance committee, and he and wife Amy have two children.

jhimmelwright@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1480

Hal cofounded the firm in 1998 along with Jim Himmelwright. He assists HHB clients through personal, one-on-one assistance, particularly in the area of tax matters and audits. Clients benefit from his vast experience examining business and individual returns as a revenue agent for the Internal Revenue Service.

Hal is dedicated to continually providing the same service he would expect to receive himself. He cares deeply about each client’s business and general needs, always letting them know they’ll be taken care of. As proof, he has saved them significant tax dollars over the years.

Hard work is hard-wired into Hal, who began helping his dad at the family’s full-service filling station in Opelika at the age of 12. An alumnus of Auburn University and dedicated Tiger football fan, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past president of the East Alabama Chapter of CPAs. Hal and wife Lori have two lovely daughters, Hayden and Abbey.

hhuguley@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1491

Kellie’s specialties in our Opelika office include job cost accounting, corporate income tax, preparing financials, and various bookkeeping duties, mainly for contracting clients. While earning a management degree at Auburn, she began learning bookkeeping services from Jim Himmelwright before HHB was established.

kcoker@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1495

Shielyn is the administrative professional for our Opelika office, where she plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly. She is passionate about serving at her church and enjoys reading in her spare time.

scottle@hhbfirm.com
334.749.3449

Accounting services manager Mary Katherine provides payroll, bookkeeping and individual tax services to clients in multiple industries. An organized, upbeat problem solver at our Opelika office, Mary Katherine graduated from Troy University and lives in Auburn with husband Perry and their two children. They often enjoy time out at the hunting land when not watching football with friends and family. Multi-talented Mary Katherine is not only a DIY crafter—she also sang at Carnegie Hall in 2011.

mkholton@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1496

Summer is new to the Auburn area and to the accounting field.  She has recently moved to Auburn from Florida where she spent 20 years in the education field.  She has her undergrad degree in English and her Master’s Degree in Adolescent Education. Summer hopes to bring her experience and skills in education to complement HHB’s business and interpersonal practices. Summer grew up in a small farming town in upstate New York, so she appreciates the friendly and intimate community of Auburn. She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.

shughes@hhbfirm.com
334.749.3449 

Elizabeth is a senior accountant in our Opelika office. She graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s in Finance in 2021. In 2024, she graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. Elizabeth is currently pursuing her CPA. She lives in Auburn with her husband and their three dogs.

ekeebler@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1481

Anna is part of our accounting services and audit group in Opelika, specializing in not-for-profit, governmental, HUD, and construction industries. Anna is a member of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Accountancy degree from Auburn University. Anna enjoys painting and spending time with family.

akeesee@hhbfirm.com
334.749.3449

Josh is based in our Opelika office and manages our tax department. A graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery, he is a member of both the AICPA and ASCPA and brings more than 13 years of experience in tax. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their six children, hiking, camping, and living the country life.

jmann@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1477

Sidney, based in our Opelika office, provides payroll, bookkeeping and individual tax services to clients. She graduated from Auburn with a management degree and holds two minors in human resource management and entrepreneurship and family business. Outside of work, Sidney can be found in the gym, hanging out with friends and family, or cooking.

smoseley@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1469

Jason is a proud Auburn University graduate who earned his degree in 2025 after spending six years in the Auburn community. During his time at Auburn, he competed on the university’s disc golf team, a sport he continues to enjoy today. Auburn has become home in more ways than one—Jason met his wife while attending the university, and they have built their lives here together. Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing disc golf, cheering on Alabama football, and spending time with family and friends.

jsims@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1486

Working in our Opelika office, Cydney is an accounting assistant specializing in payroll processing. She also helps with taxes, quarterly filings, sales taxes, and tax returns. Cydney is a native of Opelika and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

cthornton@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1503

Karla works at our Opelika location offering bookkeeping, payroll, and individual tax services. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored solutions. Karla began her accounting career in 1993 after earning her degree from Auburn University, where she also played clarinet in the Auburn University Band. Outside of work, she continues her passion for music by performing with the orchestra at First Baptist Church Opelika. Although she enjoys gardening and “letting” her husband win at pickleball, her greatest joys come from her faith in Jesus and time spent with family and friends.

kwilson@hhbfirm.com
334.521.1492