John Shank, CPA, CGMA

Professional Experience:

  • John is a founding member of BMSS, LLC.
  • John’s responsibilities include overseeing clients’ service needs such as corporate and personal tax, financial reporting and estate planning.
  • He also provides consultation and strategic planning in areas such as business operational issues, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation and transition planning.
  • John is part of the consulting team at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions.

Education:

  • Huntingdon College – Bachelor of Arts, Accountancy – cum laude

Professional Designations & Affiliations:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Council Representative for the State of Alabama
  • Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) – Past Chair, Chair-elect, Vice-Chair and Secretary-Treasurer
  • Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Education Foundation – Chair and Board Member
  • Birmingham Business Alliance – Trustee
  • Birmingham Venture Club – Board Member
  • AICPA Benevolent Fund – Member, Board of Trustees
  • UAB Accounting Advisory Board – Board Member (Past)
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church
  • Birmingham Boys Choir Foundation – Board Member and Treasurer (Past)
  • Arthritis Foundation – Jingle Bell Run Corporate Chair (Past)

Additional Information:

  • John resides in Birmingham with his wife, Eva and their three children.
  • In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, doing outdoor activities such as working in his yard, camping, hiking and white water rafting.