The history of Massengill, Best, 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 Massengill, Best, 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 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.   J. William Massengill, CPA, Emeritus, Certificate # 2132 bmassengill@mbmcpas.com  Bill is one of the founding partners and has over 40 years of experience in the accounting profession. Bill graduated from Atlantic Christian College in 1957.   The Rest of the Staff: Brenda Turner, Accountant Laura Worley, Accountant & Receptionist Anne Kuhns, Accountant