Our principals
Diana A. Crawford, CPA
Diana is a long-time resident of Lilburn, and a graduate of
Georgia State University. She has been a CPA since 1991.
Diana has written numerous articles and served on Intuit's National Tax Council for five years. She has presented many webinars and continuing education courses.
Diana is married to Scott and has five children, who she is most proud of, Austin and his wife Johanna and the cutest granddaughter EVER - AJ, Greg and Nicole, William and Alex Travis and Glory. Her four legged darlings are Nellie the Jack Russell that you will find in the office most days, Gracie the Terrier And Neeley that now lives with Travis and Glory, and Mako and Mitzi the Cat who keeps William and Alex company. Austin, Johanna and AJ lost their beloved dog Derby who is a rescued Greyhound recently. He was such a lovable dog!
Austin was Scott's son first, he, Johanna and AJ live in Memphis.,
William is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Masters degree in Accounting and is an Eagle Scout. He is a CPA with a Big 4 Accounting Firm. He and Alex are getting married in 2025 with plans to move back to Atlanta in 2026! They are world travelers with great vacations to talk about. They are visiting Greece the summer of 2024 to explore and for William to meet her family.
Travis is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Physics. He and Glory were married in 224 and teach high school in Duluth, GA and is also an Eagle Scout. Travis is an avid hiker and has just completed a six month hike of the Pacific Coast Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and then the Pinhoti and Silver Comet trail to walk home! He and Glory hiked the highest mountain in Spain in the summer of 2024.
Greg is a bonus son who lives in South Carolina with Nicole and his lovable dog Waylon! Greg is a marketing genius. He's a killer tennis player and a great big brother.
When not watching college football on the weekends, Diana might be found digging in the garden, traveling with her husband visiting a ballpark, trying a new recipe, skiing the slopes, or fishing in the Atlantic.
Teresa N. Merritt, CPA
Teresa is originally from York, SC. She has lived in the Roswell area since 1996. She earned an undergraduate degree from Winthrop University and holds a Masters degree in Income Taxation from the University of South Carolina.
She has been a CPA since 1996.
She has two amazingly talented children, Emily and Ross and a loveable dog, Luna. Emily graduated from college as a nurse and is living in Colorado. Ross is an Eagle Scout and a member of a Fencing Team. Teresa is an active member of Roswell Presbyterian Church.
She enjoys chaperoning church youth group trips, a good rafting adventure, traveling to new places, outdoor concerts and you'll find her cheering on the Gamecocks whenever they play. She can often be found volunteering her time to help those less fortunate in our community, especially homeless families through the local Family Promise program.
Our Staff
Steve Erickson, CPA (semi-retired)
Steve lives in Virginia. Steve has been a CPA since 1990.
He is married to Susan and has two grown children, with one grand child.
He is never far from his kayak and is happiest when he is outdoors.
Michelle Roberts
Michelle lives in Monroe and has two grown children and
her son Chase who is in high school.
She also has a very active dog, Daisy.
She is one of our Bookkeeper and has worked in corporate accounting for many years.
She has a granddaughter, Layla who lives close by.
Michelle can be found catching a movie with her family or
watching Chase cuddle up with his favorite niece, Layla.
Chase e loves to spend time with her.
Michelle is very involved with her church and spends time with her
older kids when they are home.
Shannon Gragg
Shannon is a bookkeeper and is married to LaDon and lives in Lawrenceville. She was previously employed by an accounting firm for 26 years and has experience in taxes, payroll and general accounting. She is originally from Oklahoma, has four daughters ranging from age 19 through 27 and has 5 grandkids that she adores very much.
Most days you will find two daughters, Tiffany and Hailey at work with us.
We can’t forget to say that she also has 3 dogs and 2 cats, which keep her very busy! She enjoys spending time with her family as well as visiting family in Oklahoma and
going to the beach or Disney!
Welman Osorio
Welman lives in Lilburn and is from Long Island, New York and later moved to Georgia. He has 3 siblings and is the second oldest. He enjoys fishing, watching movies (mostly action), tv shows, traveling and spending time with family.
Spoiling his nephew and niece are fun times for the family. Reading about the unknown, mystery, science, soccer and going to his personal gym are his hobbies!
Diem Tran
Diem lives in Lilburn and has 3 children ranging from ages 19 through 23.
She has two sons and a daughter. She enjoys listening to music as well as
watching movies and cartoons.
Traveling to beaches and enjoying great food are her favorites!
Spending time with her kids and family are a must.
Diem has an extensive accounting background and enjoys working with numbers.
Patty Howell
Patty lives in Lilburn with her best dog Addison.
She has two sons and several grandchildren.
She loves keeping in touch with friends and is eager to spend time with her family. Patty is a bookkeeper in our accounting department.
Cathy Mitchell
Cathy lives in Loganville and has two sons both of which are married and three grandchildren. She loves gardening and spending time with her family.
Cathy works in our accounting department.
Lisa Podolski
Lisa is married with two sons and lives in Roswell. She loves family time and taking her sons to academic events.
Lisa works in our accounting department.
Nikki Sullivan
Nikki is married and has three daughters.
She has been an Office Manager for many years.
She has lived in Loganville with her husband and two of her three daughters. Her youngest daughter is in college n Savannah and her middle daughter Olivia can be found working in our offices most days.
Nikki tries her best to keep us all in line!
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