Get to know the CUACG team!
By partnering with CUACG, your credit union can rest assured your audits and reviews are in the right hands. CUACG’s team of Credit Union experts maintain strong relationships with federal and state regulators to ensure your trust in us to bring relevant and timely insight is well-founded.
Marcus King, CPA, MBA, BSACS Vice President- Audit & Compliance
Marcus King graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2013. He most recently graduated with his Master’s of Business Administration in 2019. Marcus obtained his CPA license in 2020. He is certified as a Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist. Marcus joined CUACG in January 2014 and has worked his way up to Vice President in January 2020. Marcus oversees the operations of the CUACG staff and approves all audit reports produced.
Phone: 662.322.1038
Email: Marcus.king@cuacg.com
Nicole Irwin, MAcc Director, Business Development & Client Relations
Nicole is the Director of Business Development & Client Relations. She also serves as the Audit Manager of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Nicole graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. In 2020, Nicole graduated from American Military University with her Master’s of Accountancy. She is currently pursuing her CPA license. Nicole joined the CUACG team in 2017. When not studying or auditing, she enjoys golfing and playing with her German Shepherds. Nicole audits credit unions out of Jacksonville, Florida.
Phone: 931.249.9829
Email: Nicole.irwin@cuacg.com
Shawna Southerland Senior Auditor
Shawna has a Bachelor of Accounting degree from East Tennessee State University. She has audited credit unions since 1999 throughout the state of Tennessee. She is certified as a Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist. She has also worked as a mortgage consultant, branch manager, and accounting manager. In her free time, Shawna enjoys spending time with her family. Shawna audits credit unions out of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Phone: 865.567.8371
Email: Shawna.southerland@cuacg.com
Evan Irwin Staff Auditor
Evan is a graduate of Dalton State College with his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Evan has served as an associate financial analyst at Unum before joining CUACG in 2018. Evan obtained his Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist certification in 2019. Evan is in the process of becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner. Evan enjoys the intricacies in accounting that require all aspects of his work to reconcile. Evan audits credit unions out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Phone: 423.227.3451
Email: Evan.irwin@cuacg.com
TaKeya Robertson Staff Auditor
TaKeya is a graduate of The University of Alabama's Culverhouse School of Accountancy. Before joining LSCU, TaKeya worked for a law firm where she performed auditing analysis, accounts receivable reconciliations and financial reporting. Additionally, TaKeya has five years of experience in financial reporting, data analysis, reconciliation and night auditing duties in the hospitality industry. TaKeya audits credit unions out of Birmingham, Alabama.
Phone: 205.437.2179
Email: Takeya.robertson@cuacg.com
Kaylee Wiley Staff Auditor
Kaylee Bryant graduated from Clemson University in May of 2018. After graduation, she began working for the State of South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions where she used a risk-based examination approach to assess state-chartered institutions. When not at work, Kaylee enjoys spending time with her fiancé Austin, and her dogs Zeke (labradoodle) and Oakley (Australian Shepherd). Kaylee audits credit unions out of Augusta, Georgia.
Phone: 803.508.9933
Email: Kaylee.wiley@cuacg.com
KhaTara Lott-Evans Staff Auditor
KhaTara Lott-Evans holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Auburn University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting with a subsequent goal of becoming a CPA. She has several years of experience in tax preparation, health insurance accounting, and banking as a Lead Teller. Personal interests include volunteering and spending time with family and friends. KhaTara audits credit unions out of Montgomery, Alabama.
Phone: 334.718.3272
Email: KhaTara.Lott-Evans@cuacg.com
Sadie Jackson Staff Auditor
Sadie Chaney Jackson is the former CEO/Manager of Clarke Community Federal Credit Union (CCFCU). Sadie graduated received her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. Sadie went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Accounting from Kaplan University Online. Sadie will be working with credit unions throughout the Panhandle region.
Phone: 251.769.1539
Email: sadie.jackson@cuacg.com
Amanda Onkst Office Manager/Staff Auditor
Amanda Onkst lives in London, Kentucky. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2012, and from South University with a MBA in 2016, and a Master’s in Accounting in 2017. Amanda has been working for CUACG since September 2018 as a staff auditor. Amanda was promoted to Office Manager in March 2020.
Phone: 606.224.2701
Email: Amanda.onkst@cuacg.com
Amanda Lenhart Audit & Compliance Support Specialist
Amanda joined CUACG in 2018. She previously worked for Lake Michigan Credit Union in Michigan and Avadian Credit Union in Alabama. Amanda provides administrative support to CUACG. In addition to the administrative support Amanda supplies, she also performs OFAC Audits, Account Verifications, and member survey management for Credit Unions. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and hanging out with her dogs. Amanda is based in the Birmingham office.
Phone: 205.437.2176
Email: Amanda.lenhart@cuacg.com
Collin Joiner Staff Auditor
Collin recently graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. In his most recent position, Collin worked as a Legal Intern at National Tobacco Co. where he was responsible for implementing a digital filing system for state licenses. Collin enjoys being outdoors whether he is fishing and hunting, walking his dog, or just sitting on the front porch. He is a fan of country music and you can almost guarantee that he will be listening to his favorite band, the Turnpike Troubadours, on his commutes to and from work. Collin audits credit unions in West Tennessee.
Phone: 205.514.9217
Email: Collin.Joiner@cuacg.com
Terri Reece Part Time Auditor
Terri has worked for 20 years in the field of law as well as being a Sales Manager for a Fortune 500 company. After taking early retirement from her corporate position, Terri enjoyed a temporary part-time position as a Customer Service Representative for a local credit union, assisting members with various financial needs and supporting the credit union’s management team. Terri audits credit unions out of Corryton, Tennessee.
Phone: 865.310.9588
Email: terri.reece@cuacg.com
Autumn Leavins Part Time Auditor
Autumn Leavins comes to the CUACG with experience in accounting through an internship with Warren Averett; in addition, Autumn has worked as an accounts payable clerk at TNT Fireworks. She recently graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She is a proud member of Beta Alpha Psi, AICPA, and ASCPA. While not at work, Autumn enjoys running, kayaking, camping, and any activity that is outdoors. Autumn audits credit unions out of Birmingham, Alabama.
Phone: 205.514.9217
Email: autumn.leavins@cuacg.com