Julie M. Uher is a Certified Public Accountant and partner within the firm. Julie has over 20 years of experience with a mixture of audit work and tax services. Her audit experience includes audit planning, supervision of audit staff, performance and reviews of single audits, fieldwork, and financial statement preparation for governmental, nonprofit, construction and manufacturing companies.

Julie graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 1993 and a Masters of Professional Accountancy in 1995. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Mississippi Society of CPAs where she served on the Board of Governors, and the Southeast Chapter of MSCPA where she served as President.

In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time with her family. They can usually be found attending football games, theater, dance performances, or traveling.

Mississippi CPA License #4980

Kari M. Blackledge is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of public accounting experience with a mixture of audit and attestation work and tax services. Kari was made partner in 2013. Her audit and attestation experience includes engagement planning, fieldwork performance, and financial statement preparation. She works on audit and attestation engagements for various types of entities including county governments, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, privately held companies, rural water associations, and school districts.

Kari graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in accounting, and in 2006, she joined Holt & Associates, PLLC. She is an active member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Southeast Chapter of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants.

When she is not in the office, Kari enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and other family and friends. She is a member of Journey Church. When time allows, her family enjoys attending Golden Eagle and New Orleans Saints football games.

Mississippi CPA License #6070

Sheri began her career in public accounting in 2012, soon after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University, with a Bachelor's of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Sheri is skilled in all areas of finance and accounting, from individuals to businesses. She earned her CPA license in 2015. She is an active member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Southeast Chapter of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants. Sheri made partner in early 2022.

Sheri and her family attend First Baptist Church of Ellisville, she enjoys baking and traveling with her husband and two boys.

Mississippi CPA License #7076

Josh has been with our firm since 2014. While here he has worked on audit and attestation engagements including planning, fieldwork performance, and financial statement preparation. He has experience in various types of entities including construction contractors, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, privately held companies, rural water associations, and school districts.

Josh is a 2013 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Josh began his accounting career by working with Laurel’s chapter of the Salvation Army as an accountant. While completing his education, Josh served two deployments with the United States Army National Guard.

Josh enjoys his time away from the office with his wife and son. The family is active in Journey Church where they teach preschool classes. During football season, Josh can be found at USM football games cheering for the Golden Eagles.

Conner is a 2013 graduate from the University of Mississippi where he earned a Bachelor of Accountancy. Before attending Ole Miss, he earned an Associate in Business Administration from Hinds Community College where he played baseball for two years. Prior to joining Holt and Associates, PLLC in 2021, he worked as an Internal Auditor for one of the nation’s largest poultry producers for eight years.

Outside of the office, Conner enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends, and if the weather allows, you will most likely find him on the golf course or hanging around the grill in his backyard.

Tracy Parker joined Holt & Associates, PLLC, in April of 2013 and has over 30 years of experience in accounting. Prior to coming to our firm, she worked for a major manufacturing plant. Tracy graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in accounting.

Away from the office, Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and other family and friends. She also likes watching baseball & football - Go GameDay!! Tracy's favorite vacation spot is at the beach with her family.

Sarah E. Mills works in the Client Accounting Services department, and has recently joined the team at Holt & Associates, where she processes live and after-the-fact payroll, performs transaction processing, sales and use tax, and does bookkeeping for multiple clients, as well as prepares financial reports for clients quarterly and annually.

Sarah graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2015 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Managerial Finance, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Since graduation, she has had the opportunity to gain many valuable experiences in working with clients and managing accounts, which she brings to her position at Holt & Associates.

In her time away from the office, Sarah enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and son, as well as family and friends. She is also an active member of Lakeview Church in Hattiesburg, MS, where she serves with her husband on the ministry staff.

Emily joined Holt & Associates’ administrative team in the fall of 2019. She works eagerly and joyfully to provide service and assistance to the staff members at our firm and to our clients. She is a quick study and enjoys finding new ways to contribute to our team. Emily graduated from Delta State University and is a big supporter of the Fighting Okra. She loves living and working in Laurel.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, as well as friends and other family. When able, their favorite activities are traveling, going to the movies, playing disk golf, cooking, reading and supporting the local music and culinary scene.