Transparency In Ministry

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Other contributors to this blog are:

Gregory J. Entwistle, CPA

Greg joined Stanfield & O'Dell in 1971, became a partner in 1977 and the firm's managing partner in 1981. Greg's first assignment was the annual audit of the Firm's first client, the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association which has been served by the Firm since 1948 – over 60 years.

Greg's leadership and innovation have guided Stanfield & O'Dell, as well as many of its clients, to strong long-term growth and success. Today, Greg contributes his experience and expertise to our Christian Ministry team in the areas of long range planning, compensation systems, public relations strategies and defensive positioning in the regulatory arena.

With broad experience in Christian ministries and commercial enterprises, Greg's service as controller, board chair and elder at his church have enhanced his understanding of the operation issues facing small, medium and large ministries.

 

Craig D. Legener, CPA

Craig is a shareholder of Stanfield & O'Dell, where he is responsible for the quality control of the audit practice. Craig is experienced in managing and supervising audits of colleges and universities, exempt organizations, governmental units and commercial clients. He is an expert in the review of internal control systems resulting in recommendations for improvement. His clients include the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oral Roberts University, Abundant Living Faith Center and Tulsa County Industrial Authority.

Craig is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants where he serves on the Peer Review Committee. He is also a member of the Tulsa Brookside Lions Club.

Craig is a licensed CPA in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and many other states. See his full biography at Stanfield & O'Dell's website.

Craig and his wife have been married for over 25 years and have a daughter.

 

Kirk Vanderslice 

Kirk joined Stanfield & O’Dell in 1998, where he has become a valued member of the audit team. He has managed and performed a number of audits of Christian ministries throughout the country. His experience has provided him with first hand knowledge of operational issues arising during the audit. With a growing reliance upon computer systems, Kirk’s knowledge and expertise has increased the accuracy and efficiency of information provided to management and other users of financial data.

Kirk is a graduate of the University of Kansas where he received a degree in Business Administration in Accounting.  He has served as board treasurer of Leadership Tulsa, a non-profit organization, and this community service has enhanced his understanding of the operational issues facing non-profit organizations. 

Kirk is single and his hobbies include fishing, snow skiing, music, sports and boating

 

Anthony Miller, CPA

Anthony serves on our Christian Ministry team, and is developing an expertise in church audits and consulting projects. He currently is an active member of his church, and has worked with multiple large church clients while at Stanfield and O’Dell.

Anthony graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2004 with a degree in accounting and a degree in Management Information Systems. He worked for Ernst & Young in their Tulsa office from 2004 to 2006 and specialized in the Energy industry. He joined Stanfield & O’Dell in 2006 and has worked with financial institutions, manufacturing companies, Oil & Gas companies, and most specifically large churches

Anthony is a licensed CPA in the state of Oklahoma. He is a native Tulsan and has served in leadership roles at his church, as well as with his fraternity, country club, and local accounting club chapters. He enjoys playing all types of sports, his guitar, and spending time on the lake with his wife of over three years, Ryean.

 

Floyd Langley, CPA

Floyd joined Stanfield & O’Dell in 2006, becoming one of the core members of the audit team. Recognizing the widespread need for audit expertise in the Ministry sector, his insight and inquisitive nature, continues to drive the firm with new ideas and avenues for servicing our clients and maintaining relationships from remote distances. He manages a number of audits for Christian ministries throughout the country, and strives to provide our clients with value and satisfaction that exceeds their expectations.

Floyd is a graduate of the Northeastern State University where he received a degree in Business Administration in Accounting.

Floyd is married and has one beautiful daughter; his hobbies include reading, and spending time with his family.

 

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