Ennis, Pellum & Associates, CPAs - a local accounting firm based in Jacksonville, Florida - has been recognized locally, statewide and nationally for their culture and work place excellence. Discover how team members define and create their personal definition of success at the firm.

1. successThe Book
of Success

2. Firm Outings
Jacksonville (2014)

3. For over 35 years,
our team has shared a single
mission:

4. Community Activities
Team Volunteer Days

5. We’re committed to the
of our clients, our people
and our community
success

6. Firm Outing
Jax Kitchen Cupcake War (2015)

7. success…..
There’s a thing about

8. Annual Book Discussion
Team book review and
discussion (2011 – 2015)

9. means different things to
different people
success

10. Wellness Challenges
“Step Up for Your Health” pedometer
competition team winners (2015)

11. in the words of our people…
success

12. Firm Outing
Jacksonville (2014)

13. — Suja Ranganathan (joined firm in 2003)
Success is having the ability to grow in my desired direction and at my
own pace.
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14. Bean Counters for Healthy Living
Annual health assessments

15. — Austin Wynn (joined firm in 2012)
I define success as spending my time doing something that I enjoy and
knowing that my actions are helping myself and others to reach their
goals.
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16. Community Activities
United Way annual campaign (2014)

17. — Anna Lopez Brosche, CPA (joined firm in 2002)
Success is connecting each person to their individual and unique talents
and teaching each person to value and deploy such talents for their
highest and best good…. Success is establishing and achieving goals….
Success is being fully present in each moment…. Success is being
impeccable with your word, not taking things personally, not making
assumptions, and always doing your best…. Success is being in a place
of peace, joy, and happiness.
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18. Community Involvement
Rotary Club of St. Augustine,
Rhythm and Ribs (2015)

19. — Ed Wlodarczyk (joined firm in 2007)
Success to me is:
• Knowing I am appreciated for my efforts
• Knowing that my contributions positively impact those around me
• Providing comfort and security to my family and friends
• Sleeping soundly knowing I’ve given my best effort each and every
day
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20. Busy Season Fun
EPA Olympic Games (2014)

21. I believe success is best demonstrated when all aspects of life are
in balance and progression is made within each aspect. The firm
provides opportunities to maintain a good work-life balance by
allowing flexible Fridays during the summer, providing a generous
amount of paid time off, and encouraging employees to join and
contribute to charitable organizations outside of the firm as a way
of giving back to the community. Within the firm, there are many
learning opportunities for both job related and personal growth.
The wellness meetings contribute to individuals’ well-being, while
continuing education provides for growth within the discipline.
— Amy Umphress (joined firm in 2014)
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22. Annual Firm Meeting
State of the Firm (2013)

23. — Justin Mace (joined firm in 2012)
Success to me is being able to achieve the goals that I have set out
to accomplish in life that make me happy. Being able to provide for
my family and knowing that we are happy also plays a role in
achieving my definition of personal success.
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24. Community Fundraisers
United Way chili cook-up (2012) and bake-off (2013)

25. V
— Becky Miller, CPA (joined firm in 2009)
Success is doing what you were created to do, investing in the
success of others, and enjoying the relationships you are blessed to
have today.
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26. Parties and Celebrations
Holiday party (2012)

27. — Victoria Wilkes (joined firm in 2015)
Feeling accomplished every day is one of the main ingredients of
my success.
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28. Community Activities
Race for the Cure (2014)

29. — Beth Kilgore (joined firm in 2009)
My perception of personal success is being able to stand behind your
work product and achieve growth in skills and abilities.
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31. — Ron Pellum, CPA (joined firm in 1980)
During my entire adult life, when I have thought about success, my
mind has always gone to a particular passage in the Bible (see
prior page). For 35 years, Ennis Pellum CPAs has afforded me with
the opportunity to pursue success while remaining true to my
beliefs. I am thankful for the daily opportunity to serve clients,
team members and others, while providing the means of income
to sustain a satisfying lifestyle for my family. I am committed to the
success of our clients, our people and our community, and while
we strive to enable others to pursue their own definition of
success, I hope others see our road as a good road and dare to
follow.
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32. Community Pride & Fundraising
United Way Jeans Fridays

33. — Nicolette Dailey, CPA (joined firm in 2009)
Success is about moving forward while enjoying what you do in the
present. EPA offers the flexibility, support, and opportunity for me to
create my own evolving definition of success.
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34. Family Outing
Family fun day (2013)

35. — Danielle Johnson (joined firm in 2014)
Personal success to me means being respected by my peers and being
known for my integrity. For over 35 years, the firm has established its
reputation as a respected accounting firm through the company’s
commitment to its clients, its people, and its community. It has earned the
respect of the community through its recognition of various awards such
as Best Accounting Firms to Work For and Companies with Heart. As a
member of the firm for over a year and a half now, I feel proud to be a part
of such a respected company.
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36. Firm Outings
Universal Studios (2013)

37. — Jasmine Boucher (joined firm in 2010)
Personal success is ultimately feeling good about the way you
carry yourself at your job and with others. Keeping a balance
between family and work and feeling that you have made a
difference. I have always tried to do the right thing and treat
people fairly personally and with business encounters.
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38. Tax Deadline Celebrations
(2013, 2014 and 2015)

39. — Renee Rung (joined firm in 2014)
Success is being able to use my abilities for my personal growth and
the firm’s growth and feeling the accomplishment of a job well done.
The firm encourages self-improvement and continuing education,
which increases success. The staff at the firm is truly a ‘team’;
everyone shares information and is willing to lend their assistance
with any project/ assignment/engagement.
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40. Community Charity Drives
School supplies, books, food…

41. — Sharon Morgan (joined firm in 1990)
Success for me is being taught a new responsibility and then taking
personal responsibility for that job from start to finish with little to no
supervision. Learning it inside and out. What really makes it a success to
me is when others come to you for assistance or to help resolve a
problem or figure out how to correct a mistake, in essence becoming the
go to person for that particular project, niche, department, etc.
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42. Awards and Accolades
Local, statewide and national recognition as a Best Place to
Work and Partner in Philanthropy

43. — Bob Ennis (founded firm in 1978)
Looking back at a life-long career as a CPA and the founder of Ennis
Pellum CPAs, my reflections on the success I’ve enjoyed are as
follows: Working hard, taking care of clients and hiring great and
dedicated personnel (thank you Ron, Anna, Dwin and support staff)
was my personal road to success. Ray Hilliard and I didn’t set out by
defining big goals for the firm; instead, we were determined to build a
great firm which looked after its clients. By doing just that, the firm
grew and became successful. Having a spouse who supported me
and who I could rely on throughout my career to take care of our
children was incredibly important. I was also willing to make sacrifices
to focus on important things such as setting money aside for
education, retirement and other things that have provided my family
and I with opportunities and enjoyment throughout my life.
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44. 4/16 Post Tax Day Holiday
Annual relief holiday for all team members

45. — Haley Ballard (joined firm in 2015)
To me, success is knowing that I am making a positive impact on
those around me.
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46. Firm Culture
Team Talk chalkboard (2015)

47. “For me personal success means being a good Husband & Father
before all other things. A major part of accomplishing both is to be a
good provider. There is give and take in all things and our profession
requires certain sacrifices various times throughout the year. The firm
helps me accomplish my goals in two ways. First, I am compensated
for my additional work hours during busy season which helps put
some money aside for things I would not otherwise be able to provide
for my family. The second is the flexibility we have outside of busy
season. While I do have limited family time during season, I have the
ability to be more involved the rest of the year when compared to
having a traditional 9-5 job. As long as the firm continues to foster this
type of flexibility and a "family first" environment, while continuing to
help me grow professionally, I couldn't ask for anything else.
”
— Todd Gunn (joined firm in 2013)

48. Busy Season Fun
EPA Carnival ( 2015)

49. — Kevin Algee, CPA, CMA (joined firm in 2006)
Success is the success and growth of the firm, continued
advancement within the firm, all while maintaining a life-work balance
for me and my family.
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50. Bean Counters for Healthy Living, 2015
Thanks to our wellness committee members
On-Site Wellness Program
Thanks Wellness Committee Members,
Amanda, Jasmine, Rikke and Russ

51. — Amanda Libertone (joined firm in 2009)
In the short term, success is knowing at the end of each day I was my
best self. I did all I could to the best of my ability, I was a good and kind
person, and I met the needs of my family. In the long term, success is
finding your niche, what you’re good at, what you’re passionate about.
For some, this is realized early in life. Others will need to search and
discover it as they move through life. Working at Ennis, Pellum, I feel I
have the freedom to find my niche. I am supplied with various
opportunities to try new things and work on different projects. I have the
necessary support from management, as well as their guidance when I
feel I need it.
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52. Fun Committee
Thanks to our fun committee members, Chris, Amanda and Austin
We
Fun

53. Success means so many different things to me… Success is a pair of
smelly running shoes in the back of the car stinking up the car,
because that means that I was able to get out and get some exercise
in. Success is laughing and crying with your friends or family, because I
have built a strong relationship with them. Success is taking a
vacation/trip with my friends or family, because I am part of team of
people who I trust to take care of business in my absence. Success
means buying that new car, because I saved my money or I have the
credit to make the purchase. Success is having a tasty meal at
mealtime everyday whether I purchased, someone prepared, or I
prepared it myself. Success is a peaceful sleep at night, because I
have met the day’s choices with the desired results. Success is the
comfort of a safe place to hang my hat so it isn’t lost the next time I
want to wear it. Success means all the small things that make up the
day to day items that give me a sense of purpose through the day.
Success to me is the ability, means, and desire to do the things I love
with the people I love.
— Chris Mulhern (joined firm in 2000)
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54. Busy Season Perks
Lunches, fresh fruit, treats….

55. — Russ Meyers (joined firm in 2008)
Success in my life, in my career, in my family or any kind of endeavor
is, in the long-run, the responsibility of me as an individual. Only I can
define what success means to me. My success includes work/life
balance, fulfillment, education, fun, growth, and the satisfaction of
being of service to others. Although success is defined by me, my
personal and professional environment plays a big role in my ability to
be able to achieve my goals. I’m happier and more successful at my
work and in my personal life because of the support and
encouragement I have received over the years. ”
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56. Fastest 50 sponsorship
Community Sponsorships
Fastest Growing Private Companies in
Northeast Florida awards (2001 - 2015)

57. Success is being able to live in integrity with myself and having the
freedom to pursue my goals and interests. Success is having the ability to
make adjustments along the way when I realize that I would like to go in a
different direction, when life throws me a curveball, or when my family
requires my presence to take care of them. Success is working with a firm
which focuses on my strengths and interests first and one which gives me
the resources, support and mentoring to develop to my fullest potential.
Success is being proud of the team that I am a part of and knowing that
everyone is here for each other’s success and wellbeing. Success is being
happy with where I am right now and to have a sense of possibility and
joy for the future.
— Rikke Ravnborg (joined firm in 2010)
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58. Wellness Activities
Healthy juicing, blending and
snack event (2014)

59. — Monica Machado (joined firm in 2014)
Success to me is being able to come to work every day and be
challenged. Daily challenges are exciting because that means I get to
learn something new. As long as I continue to learn and share my
experiences with others I’ll consider myself successful.
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60. Celebrating Our Team
Administrative Professionals’ Day (2013)

61. To me, success is not a destination, but rather a path we travel
through life. In our early years the path is mostly about learning,
growing, achieving and building; learning the things that will enable us
to build solid and loving families, and networks of positive personal
and professional relationships, and achieving rewarding positions of
influence in business and community. As we travel further down our
path, success still involves learning and growing, but is less about
achieving and building and more about sharing – sharing of
knowledge, experience, and the fruits of our earlier successes to
enrich the lives of others as they travel along their own paths of
success. If we travel our path with faith and optimism, and with a
balance of responsibility and enjoyment, our path will be one of great
success.
. — Jim Wilke (joined firm in 2005)
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62. Community Involvement
Partner in Philanthropy
awards luncheon (2015)

63. — Darby Taylor (joined firm in 2013)
The culture at Ennis, Pellum CPAs allows us to have freedom of
growth and freedom of expression. Each of those splinter off into a
multitude of positive gains I receive from working at the firm. That, in
and of itself, is successful. I’ve found a place I can thrive, be myself,
enjoy my work and who I work with, where there is no limit to what I
can achieve. Living life with a “without limits” philosophy requires the
people and places that you’re associated with to have similar
philosophies.
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64. Technology User Conference
Sage MAS 100 user summit

65. “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing today’s work superbly well.
Quote by William Osler”
— Dwin Horne, CPA (joined firm in 2000)

66. Celebrating Our Team
Bosses’ Day (2012)

67. — Sharon Demps (joined firm in 1997)
One aspect of success and which I admire about Ennis Pellum CPAs is
the firm’s encouragement to always keep learning and making
ourselves better human beings, whether it is by reading, continuing
education, community involvement, or networking etc. Through all of
this, we each benefit personally and all have a share in making Ennis
Pellum CPAs a great place to work and a place in which to make our
own definition of success happen.
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68. Milestone Celebrations
Babies, weddings, retirement….

69. success
is always in the eye of the
beholder…

70. Enabling
success
for each person is our
key priority…

71. Success
for our clients, our people
and our community…
is our ultimate pursuit

73. What is definition of
Success?
Your

74. www.jaxcpa.com
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