SBDP is pleased to announce the promotion of several employees, recognizing their continued dedication to our mission of improve the lives of our clients, community, and team by challenging and inspiring those we serve to ascend with confidence to a new level of success.

Mary Crittenden, CPA has been promoted to Senior Manager on the Ascend Dental Team. Mary specializes in financial statement preparation, tax planning, individual, corporate and partnership tax returns with a concentration in dental practices. Mary graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in history, and later graduated from the University of North Florida with a second degree in accounting. 

Patrick Robinson, CPA has been promoted to Manager in the Tax Department. In addition to tax, he also works in our accounting, audit, and assurance departments. He is a graduate of University of North Florida, with a bachelor’s degree double major in accounting and financial planning and a minor in finance. Patrick began with SBDP as a tax season intern in 2016.

Connor Phillips has been promoted to Manager in the Ascend Dental Department. Connor recently celebrated his six-year work anniversary with SBDP. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a double major in accounting and financial services. Connor is a CPA candidate and currently in the process of passing the exam to earn his credentials. 

Carly LaFoucade has been promoted to Operations Assistant Manager within our Administrative Department. Carly will be assisting our Operations Manager and Director to support our office in a variety of ways. She has been supporting SBDP clients since 2020, and we are excited for her journey in this newly appointed role.

SBDP is also pleased to announce  the promotion of three interns, Bradford Davis, Taryn Salls, and Brianne Cutler into the role of staff accountant. 

“It is exciting to recognize the growth of our team and in particular, to reward the talents and expertise of our employees,” said Steve Phillips, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at Swindell, Bohn, Durden & Phillips. “The development of our team is a top priority to ensure our clients receive the best possible service.”