Thomas is a manager supporting Forvis Mazars' Forensics and Valuation practice in the areas of valuations, litigation support, and forensic engagements.

Thomas is a certified public accountant licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland. Thomas has extensive tax experience involving corporate, trust, and estate taxation. Thomas' tax experience has provided a strong foundation which he utilizes to thoughtfully apply business valuation methods and techniques. Thomas has years of experience advising companies and their executives which enables him to assess company performance. Further, Thomas has gained valuable experience in the federal sector after serving in various accounting roles within the Department of Defense. Thomas is also certified as a Personal Financial Specialist and Accredited in Business Valuation through the AICPA and is a Certified Valuation Analyst as administered by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.

Thomas has had the opportunity to speak publicly on tax topics including the changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 and the Paycheck Protection Program and the Employee Retention Credit, which were both introduced as part of the CARES Act in 2020. Thomas was able educate others on these topics via real estate forums, continuing education classes, private presentations, and consulting with other practicing CPAs.

At Forvis Mazars, Thomas assists businesses and individuals with valuation services in the areas of family law, financial reporting, stock-based compensation, litigation and shareholder disputes, transaction consulting, tax matters, and employee stock ownership plans.

Education

• Salisbury University, Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
• University of Maryland: Global Campus, Master's Degree, Business Administration

Professional & Civic Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member
• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), Member
• South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA), Member
• Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Member
• National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, Member
• Association for Corporate Growth - Charlotte, NC Chapter, Member
• Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA), Member