The Mercer Team
Jerry Mercer, CPA
President, Mercer & Associates, PC
- jerry@jmercercpa.com
Mr. Mercer has over 37 years of experience in supervising and managing HUD, governmental and non-profit audit engagements. He graduated from Huntsville High School in 1978, then attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville until 1983. After receiving a degree in accounting, Mr. Mercer joined Brannan P.C. in Alabama. He then became a partner at Brannan P.C. which soon became known as Brannan, Bagwell, & Mercer P.C. in 1989. Eventually, Mr. Mercer branched off on his own and became the managing owner of Mercer and Associates in 2002.


Jerry serves on numerous non-profit Boards including:
- The Light Church
- His Way Recovery Center
- Downtown Rotary Club & Foundation (Past president)
- The Living Room
- House of the Harvest
The motto on Jerry Mercer’s desk has been his guide for establishing and growing his firm…
“Work Hard and Be Nice to People”
Current Staff
Lisa Eaton, CPA
- lisa@jmercercpa.com
Lisa has 27 years of experience in accounting, all here at Mercer. She is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University.
Misty Whiting, CPA
- misty@jmercercpa.com
Misty has 28 years of experience in accounting, 22 of which is at Mercer. She is a graduate of Auburn University.
Carol Crews, CPA
- carol@jmercercpa.com
Carol has 28 years of experience in accounting, 14 of which have been spent at our firm. She is a graduate of UT Martin.
Jordan Gibbs, CPA
- jordan@jmercercpa.com
Jordan has 9 years of experience in accounting, all here at Mercer. She is a graduate of Auburn University.
Teri Neiland, CPA
- teri@jmercercpa.com
Teri has 15 years of experience in accounting, 3 of which have been spent at our firm. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Christa Green
- christa@jmercercpa.com
Christa has 24 years of experience in accounting, 3 of which have been spent at our firm. She is a graduate of Muskingum University.
Candy Edwards
- candy@jmercercpa.com
Candy has 25 years of experience in accounting, 15 of which is at Mercer. She is a graduate of Harding University.
Melanie Balch
- melanie@jmercercpa.com
Communications and office administration
Carol Shreve
Carol has 3 years of experience, and has just joined Mercer.