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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.
Nicole Mano
Senior Tax Accountant
Nicole@jheathcpa.comNicole 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.
Russell Heath
Chief Operating Officer
Russell@jheathcpa.comRussell—Jude and Jennifer's son—has been around the firm since day one and recently joined the team officially. With a track record in sales and team-building, he's now diving into the world of tax and working toward becoming a CPA.
Ann Mary Jose
Tax Accountant
annmary@jheathcpa.comAnn Mary holds a Master's in Accounting with a specialization in Analytics from Tulane University and brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the accounting field. She has passed the CPA exam and is currently awaiting licensure.
Morgan Assavedo
Tax Accountant
Morgan@jheathcpa.comMorgan brings 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
Tax Accountant/Administrative Assistant
Kayla@jheathcpa.comKayla came on board 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 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.
Sieara Williams
Administrative Assistant
sieara@jheathcpa.comSieara graduated Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University and will be completing her Master's in Accounting this summer. She's enthusiastic about her career in tax and is looking forward to diving into the CPA exam later this year.
Ashley Cabeceiras
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk
Ashley@jheathcpa.comAshley joined us 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 ensures our tax returns are processed and delivered with care, and plays a big role in keeping our internal accounting organized and on track.
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