Jim Denton, CPA

Partner

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.

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.

Jake Winkler, CPA

Partner

Jake Winkler, shareholder, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 15 years of experience. His areas of expertise include corporate accounting, audit and personal finance. Jake has extensive industry expertise in government, insurance, employee benefit plans and healthcare.

A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, Jake holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Jake and his family live in Edmond and attend Crossings Community Church. He has been married to his wife, Stacy, since 2006 and they have two daughters, Caroline and Emily. They enjoy traveling, attending sporting events and the outdoors. Jake enjoys attending his kids sporting events as well, which include soccer, basketball and horseback riding. Jake also enjoys playing golf in his free time.

Volunteering with local organizations that aid children and families is important to Jake. He currently serves as a board member and treasurer for Freedom School of Oklahoma City and serves on the audit committee of Upward Transitions. Jake has also volunteered with the Y-Acheivers program through the YMCA. He coaches soccer and basketball at his church and formerly taught Sunday School.

Through his efforts both at work and at home, Jake is an active participant in community life. We are proud to have him on our team.