Shareholders Archives - Hamic Previte & Sturwold

Vicky Dotson

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Trusted Advisors Since 1961 | CPA Experience Spans 125 Years

Vicky L. Dotson, CPA/CGMA

Partner

Vicky Dotson began her career in audit for a national firm and served as controller for various privately‑owned businesses before returning to public accounting. Vicky joined the Hamic Previte & Sturwold team in 2015 and has 30 years’ financial accounting experience in both private and public sectors. Vicky serves as the firm’s director of Business Services & Outsourcing and utilizes her accounting, tax and process management experience to provide exceptional client support and service.

Professional Affiliations

Member - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member - Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement

Member - Church of the Resurrection
Former Treasurer - Friends of Santa Fe Catholic High School

Personal

Vicky lives in Lakeland with her husband, Fred. They have three sons, and she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

Designations and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Florida & Missouri
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting,
University of Missouri

Raymond Earl Sturwold

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Trusted Advisors Since 1961 | CPA Experience Spans 125 Years

R. Earl Sturwold, CPA

Dade City Managing Partner

Professional Experience
Hamic Previte & Sturwold, P.A.
Lakeland, FL - 1980 to Present

Received certification from Florida State Board
of Accountancy in 1981
Promoted to Partner of firm 1981
Client engagements include areas of individual and business, agriculture, trusts and estates

Community Involvement

Academy of the Farm
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
Workforce Housing Ventures, Inc.

Professional Affiliations

Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
University of South Florida 1976

James Previte

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Trusted Advisors Since 1961 | CPA Experience Spans 125 Years

James L. Previte, CPA/CFF/PFS

Managing Partner

James Previte has over 15 years’ experience concentrating in tax compliance and advisory services for closely-held companies and high net worth individuals. He is Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and a current candidate for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He currently serves as the managing partner of the Firm.

Professional Affiliations

AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services
AICPA Tax Section
AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Puerto Rico State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement

Member FUMC Finance Committee Chair, Church Council member, and Outreach Funding member
Member Alliance for Independence Board of Directors
Member Pigfest Lakeland Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Treasurer
Board Member George Jenkins Hockey Club

Personal
Born and raised in Lakeland, James enjoys spending time at the beach with his wife, Kate, and their two sons. He enjoys fishing, mountain biking and is actively involved in local youth soccer and hockey programs.

Designations and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Florida and Puerto Rico
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Candidate for Accredited in Business Valuation Credential (ABV)

Areas of Special Interest

Economic damage quantification for individuals
Lost profits and business interruption calculations
Valuation for closely held businesses
Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate restructuring
CFO advisory services
Advanced retirement planning, ESOP Coordination and NUA Tax Planning

Education

Master of Accountancy
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance
Florida State University

Stephen Hamic

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Trusted Advisors Since 1961 | CPA Experience Spans 125 Years

Stephen H. Hamic, CPA

Managing Partner

Professional
Hamic Previte & Sturwold, P.A.
Lakeland, FL - 1979 to Present

Received CPA certification from Florida State Board of Accountancy in 1980
Promoted to Partner of firm in 1980
Retained engagements in areas of individual, corporate, partnership, trusts and estate taxation
Retained engagements include renowned golf course architects and professional athletes with concentration in golf (LPGA, PGA, Champions and Symetra tours)
Appointed Receiver Florida’s 12th Circuit Court

Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Florida State University (1978)

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Executive Board Business Voice of Greater Lakeland
Florida State University College of Business Board of Governors
Leadership Polk Class IX
Leadership Lakeland Class XXX
Lakeland Citizens Advisory Budget Committee
Elder - First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland
Current/Former Treasurer - various State, Judicial and City of Lakeland political campaigns
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Financial Officer - David Leadbetter Enterprises
Former Regional Vice President - Florida State University Alumni Association
Former Member - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
Contributor Golf Digest May 2006 “Tour Taxes”

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Vicky L. Dotson, CPA/CGMA

Partner

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R. Earl Sturwold, CPA

Dade City Managing Partner

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James L. Previte, CPA/CFF/PFS

Managing Partner

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Stephen H. Hamic, CPA

Managing Partner

Est. 1961

Lakeland Office

Dade City Office