Jim Denton, CPA

Managing Partner/CEO

As the firm’s managing partner and CEO, Jim Denton directs the firm’s wide range of audit and consulting engagements. Jim joined Arledge & Associates in 1984 and manages audit, tax and other accounting projects. Jim has also assisted numerous tribal entities through various audits, reviews and consulting projects.

Jim currently serves as a Special Review Committee Member for the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program. Jim is also a recipient of the AICPA's Certificate of Educational Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing.

Jim serves as an investigator for the Oklahoma Accountancy Board and authors a monthly column in The Business Times of Edmond that addresses tax, accounting and management topics.

Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of CPAs. Jim has served as the Chairman of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee and as an instructor at the Annual Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference sponsored by the Oklahoma Society of CPAs.

He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, receiving his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1984.

Jim is a former public school teacher and band director. He and his wife, Cathie, sing with the Canterbury Choral Society.

Kelly J. Schwarz, CPA

Partner

Since joining the firm more than 20 years ago, Kelly Schwarz has directed numerous state agency and local governmental audits as well as tribal gaming audits, including National Indian Gaming Commission minimum internal control standards (MICS) engagements. Kelly has significant experience with compliance audits under the Single Audit Act. Kelly leads the firm’s employee benefit plan audit practice and serves as the firm’s designated quality control partner.

Kelly is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. Kelly currently serves as a member of the Professional Ethics Committee of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants and as a member of the board of directors of a local financial institution.

Kelly is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1990.

Andy Cromer, CPA

Partner

Andy Cromer serves as an audit partner with the firm. Andy graduated from Oklahoma State University and has been with the firm since 1992. He works extensively with municipalities, privately held manufacturers and tribal governments.

Andy has written and instructed various courses including Implementing GASB 34 for Local Governments, Internal Controls, and Ethics Matters! and is a frequent speaker at Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants events. Andy has also served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Society of CPA’s Accounting and Auditing Committee.

He is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of CPA’s. In his spare time, Andy enjoys summertime at the lake with the family, riding his bicycle and working in the yard.

LaDonna Sinning, CPA, CFE

Partner

LaDonna Sinning brings a wealth of experience earned as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City branch, to her audit practice.

As audit partner, LaDonna directs numerous audits of tribal, municipal, university and privately held concerns.

A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, LaDonna has written & instructed various courses including Communications Between You & Your Auditor, Capital Assets for Local Governments, and You, Me and the FDIC.

LaDonna holds an MBA from The University of Oklahoma and a BS in Accounting from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

LaDonna is married with one child, a daughter, who is a competitive figure skater. LaDonna finds her spare time is filled with skating competitions and testing sessions as well as her duties as president of the Oklahoma City Figure Skating Club. Most evenings and weekends you can find her at the ice rink.

Josh Mullins, CPA

Partner

Josh Mullins brings nearly two decades of tax experience to lead the tax department at Arledge and Associates. Josh’s knowledge is not limited to just taxes, he is also an experienced auditor and consultant. His background prior to arriving at Arledge and Associates includes working on litigation, investment and budgeting projects, business venture analysis and projections as well as a history of working with nonprofits.

Josh is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University where he also played soccer for four years and now serves on the Accountant Advisory Board. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Josh and his wife have three children who all play competitive sports. Both of his sons are avid soccer players and his daughter is involved in figure skating. Josh and his family are members of the Memorial Road Church of Christ where they play an active role in the kids ministry program.

Valerie Ard

Tax Supervisor

Valerie Ard brings more than three decades of tax experience to her practice at Arledge and Associates. With experience in individual tax, financial reporting and payroll analysis, Valerie supervises the firm’s individual tax department. She is also active in the preparation of numerous financial statements and payroll reports for businesses.

A University of Central Oklahoma graduate, Valerie joined the firm in January 2013. Valerie enjoys cross stitching, gardening, and being “Gigi” to her two beautiful granddaughters.