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About Us

About Our Firm

Since 1976 Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C. has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C.'s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial & estate planning.

Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C. is one of the leading firms in south Baldwin County, with offices located in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals for our clients. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C. is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of south Baldwin County's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the reputation we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around south Baldwin County. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Grant, Sanders & Taylor, P.C. receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Bertram L. Sanders, II, CPA

Bert is the managing partner of Grant Sanders & Taylor PC.

Matthew R. Taylor, CPA

Matt is the Partner in charge of the firm's auditing and attestation department. Matt is a 1990 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and obtained his CPA certificate in 1993. Matt is licensed to practice accounting in Alabama and Florida.

Chad E. Lipscomb, CPA

Chad became a partner of Grant Sanders & Taylor PC on January 1, 2019.  He is in charge of the firm’s tax department.

Rian M. Turner, CPA

Rian is the firm’s Audit Manager.  He graduated from Huntington College and received his CPA certificate in 2003.

Gulnara Santmyer

Gulnara serves on our professional audit staff in our Gulf Shores office.

Hannah Hattamer

Hannah serves on our professional Audit Staff in our Gulf Shores office.

Fernanda Krumm

Fernanda serves on our professional audit staff in our Gulf Shores office. 

Robin B. Helton

Robin is the Manager and Senior Staff Accountant of our Accounting Services Department. Robin is a 1999 graduate of Troy State University.

John M. Knight, CPA

John is serves a member of the tax department and is located at our Gulf Shores office. John is a 1993 graduate of the University of Alabama and received his CPA certificate in 1999.

Paula R. Brewer

Paula serves as a Supervisor in our Accounting Services Department at the Gulf Shores office.

Jennifer Lynn Dukes

Jennifer serves as the office manager of Grant, Sanders & Taylor, PC

Courtney M. LeBlanc

Courtney serves as our Administrative Assistant in our Gulf Shores office

Aaren Wasieleski

Aaren serves in the accounting department in our Gulf Shores office

Holly Campbell

Holly serves in the accounting department in our Gulf Shores office.

Stephanie Craft

Stephanie serves as the receptionist in our Orange Beach office.

 

Lindsay Culver

Lindsey serves as the receptionist in our Gulf Shores office.

Crystal Hester

Crystal serves in the accounting department in our Orange Beach office.

Carol Koss

Carol serves in the accounting department in our Gulf Shores office.

Marietta Lay

Marietta serves in the accounting department in our Orange Beach office.

Karen Schmidt

Karen serves in the accounting department in our Gulf Shores office. 

Hannah Haverkamp

Hannah serves on our professional tax staff in our Gulf Shores office.