Our Team
Carla K. Ralston, EA
Carla K. Ralston is the President of Bookkeeping Plus, Inc. She has over 30 years of experience in tax and accounting. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration in 1996 from MTSU.
Her experience incudes:
- Tax Auditor for the Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Internal Auditor for the State of Tennessee
- Payroll Officer for local industry
- Senior Accountant for a CPA firm
Carla is a native of Shelbyville, TN. She lives on a farm where she enjoys raising goats with her husband and two sons.
Barbara Newsom, EA
Barbara Newsom, EA
Barbara Newsom, EA
Tax Manager
Barbara is the Tax Department manager. She prepares and oversees the preparation of Corporation, Non-profit, Partnership, and Individual Tax Returns. Barbara also oversees the preparation of other tax and business filings to ensure clients stay compliant with their federal and state filing requirements. She has many years of ex
Tax Manager
Barbara is the Tax Department manager. She prepares and oversees the preparation of Corporation, Non-profit, Partnership, and Individual Tax Returns. Barbara also oversees the preparation of other tax and business filings to ensure clients stay compliant with their federal and state filing requirements. She has many years of experience in accounting and has been with BKP since 2008. She holds BBA in Accounting from MTSU and is an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS.
Joan McCreary, EA
Barbara Newsom, EA
Barbara Newsom, EA
Tax Preparer, Billing/Training Manager
Joan joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2015 and has since become an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. With her extensive experience, she has taken on the roles of Billing and Training Manager. As a skilled tax preparer, Joan also works diligently behind the scenes to deliver accurate and efficient tax solutions.
Tax Preparer, Billing/Training Manager
Joan joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2015 and has since become an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. With her extensive experience, she has taken on the roles of Billing and Training Manager. As a skilled tax preparer, Joan also works diligently behind the scenes to deliver accurate and efficient tax solutions. Outside of work, she loves to attend sporting events, concerts, amusement parks, and trivia game nights with her family.
Kelly Duggan
Barbara Newsom, EA
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Accounting Assistant
Kelly works with bookkeeping and sales tax clients and has been an integral part of Bookkeeping Plus since 2017. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her commitment to helping clients maintain accurate financial records. In her spare time, Kelly loves to travel and ride her motorcycle on a pretty day.
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Tax Preparer
Fritzi is an experienced tax preparer who joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2022. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers bilingual support and is available for tax appointments. She holds a BBA in Accounting from MTSU. In her spare time, Fritzi enjoys going to Nashville SC games.
Amanda Scott
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Amanda Scott
Accounting Assistant
Amanda joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2022 as a remote accounting assistant. Her job duties include bookkeeping, payroll, and tax. She loves everything Disney, going to all the zoos, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Kassidy West
Fritzi Solis-Lagunes
Amanda Scott
Accounting Assistant
Kassidy has been with Bookkeeping Plus since 2022. She administers payroll and performs bookkeeping duties as a remote member of the team. Outside of work, she enjoys family time with her daughter and seven siblings.
Kathy Storey
Courtney Derryberry
Courtney Derryberry
Payroll/Bookkeeping Manager
Kathy joined our team in 2023 to administer payroll and bookkeeping for our clients. She currently serves as our department manager and is working towards a Human Resources certification. In her spare time, she enjoys attending sporting events with her family and floating the river.
Courtney Derryberry
Courtney Derryberry
Courtney Derryberry
Marketing Coordinator
Courtney joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2023. She holds a BBA in Accounting and an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from MTSU. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and playing music with her family.
Melanie Tackett
Courtney Derryberry
Melanie Tackett
Tax Assistant
Melanie brings several years of experience in business administration to her role as a Tax Assistant at Bookkeeping Plus. She supports our tax department, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and reading mysteries.
Kayla Panchisin
Kayla Panchisin
Melanie Tackett
Front Office
Kayla joined Bookkeeping Plus in 2024, bringing with her a strong administrative background and experience as a quality supervisor in logistics. Outside of work, she enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, especially hiking, and has a passion for psychology and writing. She also loves spending quality time with her family and attending sporting events.
Heather Bly
Kayla Panchisin
Heather Bly
Front Office
Heather brings valuable customer service and office experience to our team. She enjoys helping clients and keeping everything running smoothly. In her spare time, Heather loves traveling with her family, exploring new places, or working on arts and crafts projects.