LAURA CLIFFORD, PARTNER

CPA, QB ProAdvisor

Laura began her career with Fox & Company in December 2011.  She worked her way from college intern to president of the firm.  She holds a BSB in Accounting from Murray State University and received her CPA certification in December 2014.  

Laura is a past Chair of the Mayfield-Graves County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a graduate of the 2015-2016 Mayfield-Graves County Leadership program and treasurer for Project Carat Paducah, a non-profit providing durable medical equipment to those who can’t afford it. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

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JOHANNA FOX TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT, PARTNER

CPA, CFP®, RLP®

Johanna graduated with a BS in Accounting from David Lipscomb College, where she was valedictorian of her class. She began her career as a Certified Public Accountant in 1980 and opened the CPA firm in 1995.  Her desire to help all clients as much as possible led her to become a Certified Financial Planner in 2006. She now serves as vice president and advisor to Fox & Company CPAs.

Johanna serves as treasurer and sits on the board of the Mayfield-Graves County YMCA.  She is past president of the Mayfield Graves Chamber of Commerce and a former city council member.  In her free time, you will find Johanna nurturing her garden, working out at the Y, or taking trips to see her beautiful grandbabies.

ASHLEY WALSH

CPA

Ashley graduated from Murray State University in 2017 with her MBA – Accounting Option. She joined our firm in June 2018 and received her CPA Certification in October 2018. Ashley enjoys helping our clients with their tax and business planning needs. She is always interested in learning about our client’s businesses and looking for overlooked tax savings opportunities.

When not working, Ashley loves taking her children to explore national parks, showing them the wonders of nature, and visiting her family in the Pacific Northwest.

CAITLIN HARE

Tax Accountant, EA, QBPROADVISOR

Caitlin graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in 2019 with her double major in Accounting and Finance. She received her EA credential in 2021 and joined our firm as a remote employee in November 2021. Prior to Fox & Company, she spent her years working in banking, private industry accounting and public accounting with a specific focus on taxation in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exploring the shores of Lake Superior, and spending time with her little girl and dog, Oreo.

Currently, she is working to complete her Master’s in Accounting-Taxation and CPA certification.

BECCA FAIRLESS

oFFICE COORDINATOR

Becca is from Southern Illinois and graduated from Murray State University in May 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. She joined Fox & Company in December of 2018. Rebecca has previously been employed as a coordinator and bookkeeper.

When she's not at work, Becca enjoys spending time with her family. She loves to travel and finds ways to share many new experiences with her twin girls. 

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BEN ARNOLD

TAX ACCOUNTANT

Ben graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in December of 2022 with BSBs in Accounting and Finance. Before joining Fox & Company, he interned with the Tennessee State Treasury Department and Lifeway Christian Resources along with tutoring accounting classes while in college. Ben joined Fox & Company in January 2023 as a remote employee in Tennessee and is actively studying to take the CPA exam.

Outside of work, Ben can be found playing card games with friends, attending local trivia nights, and traveling the county with his wife Macy.

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Cynthia is a student at Murray State and is pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting. 

In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her family, friends, and her two cats, Chepe, and Tito. Cynthia also enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

DEENA HAZLEWOOD

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Deena is from South Fulton, TN and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Prior to joining Fox & Company, Deena was employed as a safety and quality manager for several years. 

Outside of work, Deena loves to be surrounded by her family and three dogs. She also enjoys cooking, swimming, traveling with her husband, and making memories with her grandson.

JAMI MCMAHON

BOOKKEEPER

Jami is from Rhode Island and attended New Institute of Technology for their Computer Science program. Prior to joining Fox & Company, Jami has had extensive experience in management, bookkeeping, and accounting.  She enjoys customer interactions and learning as much about their business as possible.  Her banking background gives her great insight into cash flow and operations.

Outside of work, she has a grandson, whom she loves to spoil, and spends as much time as she can with him.  She has a dog Chai – also spoiled, who makes her smile every day.  Jami loves to travel and is always working on a crafting project.

LEILA FARMER

CPA

Leila graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University in 2009 with dual degrees in accounting and finance. Prior to Fox & Co, she spent five years working for CPA firms in Tallahassee, Florida with a specific focus on tax advice. She passed the CPA exam in 2019 and joined the Fox & Company team as a remote CPA in Florida.

Outside of work, Leila enjoys going running with her Golden Retriever, Harry. She is also an avid traveler, who has visited 6 continents and can’t wait to visit all 7.

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LUCY ASSAD

TAX ACCOUNTANT, EA

Lucy is a graduate of the University of Leeds. She became an Enrolled Agent in 2014 and joined Fox & Company as a remote employee in 2024. In addition to experience in public accounting, Lucy has previously worked with financial advisors to provide tax planning services to high-net-worth clients.

Lucy lives in Massachusetts and likes to spend her free time reading, ice skating, and exploring the world with husband and two dogs.

LUDONNA CRAIG

LISCIO SPECIALIST

Ludonna is from Southern Illinois and graduated from West Kentucky Technical College in 2018. She has over a decade of experience working within the intricacies of management. Prior to joining Fox & Company, Ludonna was employed as an office coordinator and has held other management positions along the way.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her Husky, Kennedy. She enjoys taking her to the dog park and going on walks. She also enjoys spoiling her nieces as much as possible.

MEGAN VINSON

tax accountant

Megan graduated from Murray State University in December 2024 with a Bachelor's in Accounting. She has since continued her education at MSU, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Forensic Accounting. 

Megan enjoys traveling with her family and visiting new places. When she is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and her two dogs, Izzy, and Chloe.

NICOLE KALETCH

Bookkeeper

Nicole graduated from Murray State University in May 2002.  Prior to Fox & Company, she developed a work history including financial operations, marketing, retail management, and office administration.  She joined Fox & Company in May 2015 as our office manager and promoted to bookkeeper in the fall of 2018.

Outside of Fox, she spends time with her husband and two teenagers tending to their small farm and is co-owner of a small business making home and car décor.   In August 2022, she accepted a board member position with CASA of Graves Co & Southwest KY.

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RALEIGH PARKER

Tax Accountant, MBA

Raleigh graduated from Murray State University in December 2020 with her MBA. She had previously earned her BSB in Accounting from Murray State in May 2019. She is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and is an alumna of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and MSU’s Accounting Society. Raleigh had originally interned with Fox & Company through a co-op with her high school and rejoined our team in February 2016. She is actively studying to take the CPA Exam. 

In her free time, you will find her hiking through Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, catching up on her TV shows, or spending quality time with her fiancé. 

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