Davis Associates, CPA

Darlene M. Davis

CPA

Darlene M. Davis is the firm’s managing partner and principal owner. She is a graduate of Saint Louis University and is licensed as a certified public accountant by the state of Missouri. Prior to founding the firm in 2000, she worked as Chief Financial Officer of two privately held businesses where she managed the accounting, finance and human resource departments for both entities. She traveled the world while employed by a major manufacturer of agricultural products, auditing its worldwide plants, offices, and operations. She began her professional career with one of the region’s largest CPA firms. She was an Inroads Intern with the General Dynamics Corporation. Davis has over 20 years of progressive accounting, audit and tax experience and has expertise primarily in the areas of small business management, litigation support, not for profits and church & clergy accounting and tax matters.

Lorry A. Mahone

CPA, CIA

Lorry A. Mahone is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), currently serving as the firm’s Director of Accounting Services and Operations. In this key leadership role, she oversees the firm’s accounting, payroll, and human resource functions, while also designing and implementing processes aimed at exceptional service delivery. Her career began on a strong note with a Fortune 100 consumer beverage company. From there, she climbed the ranks, taking on a variety of increasingly responsible positions in both accounting and auditing. With an impressive tenure of over 35 years in the industry, Lorry has developed a broad expertise in accounting and auditing.

Chester Clark

Chester Clark serves as a Tax Associate at Davis Associates CPA, where he functions as an expert tax resource consultant for clients. In this role, he not only contributes to the preparation of annual income tax returns but also handles various other filings, including monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and city tax submissions for sales, use, and payroll as needed. With expertise in tax accounting. Chester offers a versatile skill set that greatly benefits the firm. He holds an Executive MBA in Forensic Accounting and a B.S. in Cyber Security, both from Lindenwood University. His extensive experience encompasses client relations, tax and consulting services, client account management, and outsourced accounting, making him a well-rounded professional in his field.

Alicia Sanford

Hailing from East St. Louis, IL, and a resident of the St. Louis metro area for over two decades, Alicia brings local familiarity to her role. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in Management and Marketing, from Columbia College in St. Louis, MO. Her blend of academic background and practical know-how makes her an integral part of the team.