Jeremiah Mee

"The best professional advice I have ever received was never spoken,” said Mee, a CPA at Roberts, McKenzie, Mangan & Cummings. “I have learned more from people’s actions than anything else. “I have had many people who took an interest in me and did extraordinary things to show me that they cared.”

But when asked who had the most influence, Mee points to his mother, Virginia Mee.

“She instilled in me the importance of not only working hard, but also working smart. She has always encouraged me,” he said.

At RMMC, Mee serves clients with traditional tax preparation services and business consulting.

In 2004, Mee became a certified divorce financial analyst, only the second CPA in Missouri to achieve the designation at that time.

“I work with divorce attorneys on the financial and tax implications of divorce settlements,” he said.

Mee serves on the board of directors for Missouri State University Alumni Association and is a member of the Southeast Rotary.

He was a member of Leadership Springfield Class XX and served as co-chair of the 2005 Boys and Girls Town of Missouri Golf Tournament.

Mee said he finds his job challenging and fulfilling.

“Many people think accounting is boring and just pushing paper, but I find a great amount of personal satisfaction in helping others,” he said. “The best part of my career is helping someone who is passionate about what they do. I don't mean someone who likes what they do, I mean someone who risks everything they have to be successful in a business they feel strongly about.”

Born: 1970

What do you feel is your most important accomplishment to date? Even after 13 years, I am still amazed that I passed the CPA exam on the first try.

What are some stocks that you watch? I watch O'Reilly Automotive with great interest. They have an excellent market strategy and have expanded in a very methodical strategic way. They will continue to show strong results for a long time to come.

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