Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Shawaunna Middleton, CPA

Beyond tax planning and compliance, Shawaunna focuses on helping her clients navigate the changing tax laws and making sure no deduction goes overlooked. As companies grow and evolve, their tax liability will likely do the same. In conjunction with the ever-changing tax code, this may seem overwhelming to many business owners. Shawaunna provides reassurance that she is staying abreast of all savings opportunities and making sure her clients are following a strategy that will minimize their tax burden.

Specialized Services

Shawaunna has in-depth expertise serving clients who do business on a global scale. She is committed to helping these clients establish a global tax strategy that will allow them to maximize opportunities across borders and operate seamlessly across all operations.

Shawaunna is committed to providing personalized attention to each client she serves, whether they are doing business locally or on a global scale. She enjoys helping clients maximize tax credits and other savings strategies to improve their overall financial health.

Shawaunna is committed to enhancing the financial success of her clients and promoting the growth of their business. She provides personalized attention to each client she serves and takes the time to understand their comprehensive financial picture in order to advise on any matters that can improve their bottom line.

Shawaunna Middleton headshot

About Shawaunna

Lander University, Bachelor's of Science, Accounting

University of South Carolina, Master of Accountancy, Business Measurement and Assurance

Shawaunna enjoys traveling, learning about and exploring other cultures, and cooking classes.

Professional Membership and Community Involvement

American Institute of CPAs

World Affairs Council of Charlotte

University of South Carolina Alumni Mentorship program for undergrad and graduate students

HLB Gross Collins has been an outstanding partner for our business for over 15 years. Wayne Gilmore and the partners and staff at HLB Gross Collins have supported our multi-national business tax and advice needs effectively and efficiently. Whether evaluating the tax and business consequences of an international or domestic job or completing the inevitable paperwork and tax returns required, HLB Gross Collins always provides the support we need. I highly recommend HLB Gross Collins to any business.

Steven R. Baardson, CFO & General Counsel

TransGlobal Energy, Inc.

Packard has been a client of HLB Gross Collins for 33 years, through the tough years and the growth years. They have been a loyal and trusted advisor to us for everything from Audited financials to our recent transition to 100% ESOP, we could not have completed this transaction without their expertise. The firm has grown with us over these years and we look forward to trusting them for all our accounting and tax needs for many years to come. I don’t know how to say enough about how I trust the advisors and friends I have a HLB Gross Collins.

Susan Kirkland, President

Packard, Inc.

Contact Us!

Contact Us