Our Staff

The highly qualified staff of Crippen, Trice, Ford, Torres, LLP has over 100 years of combined experience in public accounting.

From traditional bookkeeping, financial statements and tax returns to complex management, estate planning and valuation issues, we are exceptionally well suited to serving you.

Our professionals are licensed with the Florida Board of Accountancy. All CPA's in our firm are members of both the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, and all complete professional education courses on a continuing basis.

In addition to their professional affiliations, members of our firm believe in community involvement. We are active participants in civic, charitable, fraternal and athletic organizations.

Partner Resumes

Jeffery P. Crippen, CPA - Partner

Born in Orlando, Florida - lived in Ocala since 1958
More than 25 years of experience in accounting, taxation, business consulting and auditing
Associate of Arts degree - Central Florida Community College, 1975
Member of United States Air Force - 1977-1980, Honorable Discharge
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - School of Accounting, University of Florida, 1982
Registered Investment Advisor (Series 65)
Price Waterhouse International Accounting Firm - 1984
Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Past board member of the Economic Development Council and Community Health Purchasing Alliance; past board member and officer of the Marion County Estate Planning Council; President-elect, Treasurer and Divisional Vice-President of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce and served as Chairperson of the Community Appearance Committee.
Member of Florida Horse Park Council
President of Ocala Rotary Club
Awarded Paul Harris Fellow and Outstanding Rotarian by the Ocala Rotary Club
Member of the Ocala Elks Lodge
Past board member of the Arnette House

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William L. Trice, CPA - Partner

Born and raised in Ocala, Florida
More than 25 years of experience in accounting, taxation, business consulting, and auditing
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida State University, 1978
Registered Investment Advisor (Series 65)
Held additional Florida licenses for securities, insurance, and real estate
Merrill Lynch - financial consultant (1983-1987 in Ocala)
Coopers & Lybrand, LLP (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Fort Myers, Naples, and Punta Gorda, Florida - 1978-1983
Current Treasurer, Marion County Seminole Club
Current board member, CFCC Foundation
Current audit committee, MRMC
Past Chairman and board member, Hospice of Marion County
Past board member, Take Stock in Children
Past Director/current member, Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Past President and Board of Directors, United Way of Marion County and Recipient of the Bonnie Heath Award of Excellence, 2001
Past President of the Mid-Florida Chapter of FICPA
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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Brenda L. Ford, CPA/PFS - Partner

Born and raised in E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts; moved to Ocala in 1991
More than 20 years of public accounting, auditing and tax experience in the commercial, governmental, individual and non-profit areas
Bachelors degree in Management Advisory Services - Southern New Hampshire University (formerly New Hampshire College), 1988
CPA licensed in Florida and Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisor (Series 65)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation in 2000 from the AICPA; one of only four CPAs in Ocala who can use the CPA/PFS designation
Received Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) designation in 1999
Current board member of Early Learning Coalition of Marion County
Past board member of Angels in Arms Preschool
Angels in Arms Finance Committee
Blessed Trinity Finance Committee
Member of Altrusa International of Ocala, Inc., serving as Treasurer and past District Three Committee Chair
Member of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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Mike Torres, CPA - Partner

Born in Miami, Florida – lived in Ocala since 1981
Seven years of experience in accounting, taxation, business consulting and auditing
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – Florida State University 2000-2004
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance – Florida State University 2000-2004
Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Past Board Member Emerging Leaders of Ocala
Current Ambassador for the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Current Member Business Networking International

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