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Our Team
Meet the J. Heath & Co. Family
Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with every client.
Jennifer H. Heath
CPA
Jennifer H. Heath has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and recently completed her Master of Science in Taxation degree at William Howard Taft University. She worked in Arthur Andersen's tax department for eight years before starting the firm back in 1996. As a tax manager, she serviced clients in many different industries.
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Jude J. Heath
CPA
Jude J. Heath is a Jesuit High School Alumnus with a B.S. in Accounting from the University of New Orleans. He held financial and accounting positions in wholesale, retail and service industries before joining the firm full time in 1998.
Alex Caluda
Controller
Alex@jheathcpa.comAlex joined us in August 2023, bringing a background in Civil Engineering and a passion for business. While pursuing his MBA, he works behind the scenes to help keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Russell Heath
Chief Growth Officer
Russell@jheathcpa.comRussell—Jude and Jennifer's son—has been around the firm since day one but officially joined in July 2025. With a track record in sales and team-building, he's now diving into the world of tax and working toward becoming a CPA.
Nicole Mano
Senior Tax Accountant
Nicole@jheathcpa.comSince joining us in December 2019, Nicole has been a key member of our tax team. A double graduate from LSU with degrees in Accounting and Management, she's now setting her sights on the CPA exam.
Morgan Assavedo
Tax Accountant
Morgan@jheathcpa.comMorgan became part of our team in May 2025, bringing 4 years of tax prep experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of Alabama. She's currently working toward sitting for the CPA exam.
Kayla Virgil
Administrative Assistant
Kayla@jheathcpa.comKayla came on board in August 2022 as an administrative assistant. With an Associate's degree in Accounting already under her belt, she's now working toward her Bachelor's—and bringing great energy to our front office.
Alexis Landry
Tax Accountant
Alexis@jheathcpa.comAlexis joined in September 2025 right after earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She's eager to grow in the field and is already preparing to take the CPA exam in the near future.
Ashley Cabeceiras
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk
Ashley@jheathcpa.comAshley joined us in March 2025 with a strong background in marketing and customer service. A Millsaps College alum, she helps make our office warm and welcoming while assisting with admin and marketing.
Debra Mengel
Tax Services Assistant
Debra@jheathcpa.comDebra has been with us since February 2019, ensuring our tax returns are processed and delivered with care. She also plays a big role in keeping our internal accounting organized and on track.
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