The history of  Markham, Mitchell & Stroud, PLLC. is built upon a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our partners and staff provide our clients with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach. We invite you to meet our staff.   The Professionals of Markham, Mitchell & Stroud, PLLC. Horace Best, Partner, CPA Certificate #6796 hbest@mbmcpas.com  Horace is one of the founding partners of the firm Massengill & Best, CPAs and has over 37 years of experience in the accounting profession. Horace received a B.S. in Business Administration from UNC at Chapel Hill in 1970.     Rex Markham, CPA, Partner, Cerificate #10827 rmarkham@mbmcpas.com Rex has been with the firm from the beginning and became a partner in 1982. Rex received a B.A. in Economics from N.C. State University in 1976. Rex has over 31 years of experience in the accounting profession   Steve Mitchell, CPA, Partner, Certificate # 20640 smitchell@mbmcpas.com Steve joined the firm in 1987 and became a partner in 1995. Steve received a B.A. in Accounting and Business Management from N.C. State University in 1985. Steve has over 22 years of experience in the accounting profession.   Ralph Stroud, CPA, CVA, Partner, Certificate # 21093 rstroud@mbmcpas.com Ralph joined the firm in 1994 and became a partner in 1999. Ralph graduated from N.C. State University in 1989 with a B.A. in Accounting and Business Management. Ralph has over 18 years of experience and is a certified valuation analyst.   Chris West, Staff Accountant cwest@mbmcpas.com   Chris is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Masters of Business Administration and of Mount Olive College with a B.S. in Business Management. The Rest of the Staff: Brenda Turner, Accountant Laura Worley, Accountant & Receptionist Anne Kuhns, Accountant