Joining the firm in 1968, Charles E. "Chuck" Rea was admitted as a partner in 1974 and served as Managing Partner for over 20 years.

Chuck received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree (with a concentration in accounting) from the University of Mississippi in 1968 and his Masters degree from the University of Alabama in 1971. He earned his CPA designation in 1972 and CVA designation in 1999.

A native of Meridian, Chuck and his wife, Bobbie, have four children, Barbara Hebert, Sara Campos, Meredith and John and two grandsons, Charlie and George Hebert. They are longstanding members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Meridian.

Chuck currently holds membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA); and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). He has served as treasurer of the Mental Health Association of Lauderdale County; treasurer of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a position he held for 30+ years; and chairman of the Lay Education Scholarship Fund for the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Chuck also served as Chairman of Hope Village for Children and board member of The Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks Foundation. He feels fortunate in having been given the opportunity to assist in this Area's economic growth by serving as past president and board member of the Greater Meridian Chamber of Commerce, past president and board member of the Lauderdale Economic Development Authority and past board member of the Meridian/Lauderdale County Partnership. These associations have been instrumental in promoting and maintaining outside business to Meridian and Lauderdale County.

Senior Tax and Audit Consultant - Waynesboro Office

After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting in 1977 from the University of Southern Mississippi, Joyce joined REA, SHAW, GIFFIN & STUART, LLP in the Waynesboro office a year later. She earned her CPA designation in 1980 and was admitted as partner in 1998. Joyce provides our clients tax and auditing services.

Joyce currently holds membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

A resident of Wayne County since 1977, Joyce and her husband, Kary, have two children, Dr. Jeremy Graham and Kallie, two granddaughters, Alexis and Brooklyn and one grandson, Cole. They are longstanding members of the Clara Church of God in Clara, Mississippi. Additional local involvment includes volunteering her time to various community projects. In her free time Joyce enjoys walking, swimming, shopping and snow skiing.

Senior Tax and Audit Consultant - Waynesboro Office

Richard James joined REA, SHAW, GIFFIN & STUART, LLP in 1974 and was admitted as partner in 1980. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Livingston University in 1974, Richard went on to receive his CPA designation in 1976. He has been managing our Waynesboro office since 1980. He provides our clients with expertise in tax and accounting services.

Richard holds current membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). Locally he is an active member of the Waynesboro Rotary Club.