The Expert Resource Connection (ERC) has bestowed this year’s Thomas Burrage Award upon Gail Markham, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, and CFP®. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified family mediator and partner at Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. PA (MNMW), a public accounting and consulting firm with offices in both Fort Myers and Naples. This award honors professionals who display expertise in the business valuation and forensic accounting industry and offer mentorship to future leaders and philanthropy in their community. The ERC trustees shared that “Gail is passionate about everything she does. For decades, she has provided the best to her clients in various situations while generously supporting the local community with her time, talent, and treasure. In addition, she is a critical problem solver and takes the time to support our future professionals through leadership and mentorship.”
While the late Thomas Burrage was highly respected for his expertise in litigation, forensic accounting, business valuation, and taxation, he is remembered most as a kind and generous man who gave back to the profession. It is in that spirit that the award is given. Prior recipients of the award have been Bob Duffy, Mike Crain, Kevin Yeanoplos, Jim Hitchner, and Karen Warner.