bwatkins@wucpas.com
Experience:
Prior to joining Watkins, Watkins and Keenan (which later merged into what is
now Watkins Uiberall) in 1988, Ben spent 10 years in the food processing industry as a cost accountant, plant controller and administrative manager to the Vice President of Operations. As the manager of cost accounting,
he developed all cost functions of a plant operation, including labor time
studies, new product cost and production variances. As controller, he was
responsible for all the financial reporting and financial control of a plant
operation.
Education/Certifications:
Ben is a graduate of The University of Memphis College of Business. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee, Iowa
and Mississippi. Ben is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and is also a Certified Medical Practice Management Associate.
Activities and Accomplishments:
- Certified Medical Practice Analyst CMPA
- Board of Advisors, Mid-South Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Member of Bartlett United Methodist Church
- Member of Tiger Club, The University of Memphis
- Former Rotarian
- Served on Pastor of Parish board, St. John's United Methodist Church
- Member of Healthcare Financial Management Association
- Member of Mid-South Medical Group Management Association
- Member of Medical Group Committee, BKR International
- Chairman Monona County Republican Party, 1986-1988
- Member of the American Academy of Medical Practice Analysts
- Member Finance Committee Shelby County Republican Party 2001
- Part time instructor in Accounting and Tax, Buena Vista University, 1985 - 1988
