Senior Partner
North Carolina Certificate #6994
Cliff has over 34 years of experience in public accounting. He was a founding partner of Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. in 1990.
Cliff has practiced public accounting and management consulting in the Triangle. He has gained extensive experience advising clients in residential development and construction, real estate investments, insurance and multi-family projects. Cliff recognizes the importance of a strong community and enjoys working with locally owned businesses.

Education and Professional Affiliations

  • BS, Accounting
    East Carolina University, 1969
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • North Carolina Association of CPAs
Community Affiliations
  • Building Together Ministries (Board Member)
    Former President of Raleigh/Wake Homebuilders Association

Managing Partner
North Carolina Certificate #13147
Chris has over 24 years experience in public accounting. Chris was a founding partner of Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. in 1990.

Chris has received extensive experience advising clients in tax, real estate, estate planning and general business consulting including cost segregation studies. He has assisted in negotiations and the sale of several businesses. He has also served in the role of CFO in certain instances.

Education and Professional Affiliations
  • BSBA, Accounting
    East Carolina University, 1979
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • North Carolina Association of CPAs
Community Affiliations
  • Raleigh-Wake Leadership Foundation - Vice-Chair/Treasurer Founding Trustee and Board Member
  • Young Entrepreneurs Organization - Founding member, Raleigh Chapter in 1999
  • Young Life - Currently Vice-Chair for Wake County Committee
  • Church of the Apostles - Leadership Board
  • YMCA - Active in Indian Guide and Youth Sports Programs
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County - Prior Board Member and Treasurer

Partner in Charge of Outsourced Accounting
North Carolina Certificate #16474
David has 20 years of experience in public accounting and management consulting. He was a founding partner of Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. in 1990.

David is currently Director of the outsourced accounting division of Thomas, Judy & Tucker. He has worked with numerous closely-held companies and non-profit organizations. David was one of the 100 nominees for Business Leader's 2003 Impact.

Education and Professional Affiliations
  • BS, Accounting
    Virginia Tech, 1983
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • North Carolina Association of CPAs
Community Affiliations
  • Redeemer Presbyterian Church of America, Deacon
  • YMCA Baseball and Soccer Teams, Coach for Various Teams

Partner in Charge of Taxation
North Carolina Certificate #19855
David has over 15 years of experience in public accounting and management consulting. He has been with Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. since 1992. He was previously with Ernst & Young for four years in the tax department.

David has gained extensive experience in tax (all types), estate tax and planning, and business succession. He is also involved in business planning for small to medium sized businesses.

Education and Professional Affiliations

  • BS, Accounting and Business Management
    North Carolina State University, 1989
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • North Carolina Association of CPAs
Community Affiliations
  • St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Various committees and Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer
  • Executive Club of Raleigh, Treasurer

Partner in Charge of Attestation
North Carolina Certificate #18830
Kristen has over 16 years of experience in public accounting. She has been with Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P.A. for five years and currently oversees the audit practice

Kristen has extensive experience in non-profits (Charter Schools, Churches, Voluntary Health and Human Services), low income housing, tax credits, real estate development, construction and manufacturing and distribution. She is currently interested in the fraud examination field and will be sitting for the C.F.E. Certificate this fall.

Education and Professional Affiliations

  • BS, Accounting
    S.U.N.Y Brockport, 1987
    Suma Cum Laude
  • Certified as CPA in New York, North Carolina and Minnesota
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • North Carolina Association of CPAs

Community Affiliations

  • YWCA of the Greater Triangle, Inc., Currently Treasurer
  • Faith Lutheran School, Finance Committee
  • Monroe/Union County Rotary - Past President
  • United Way Accreditation Board- Wake and Union County