Team Bios

Team Bios

Amber Proffitt EA

President, Proffitt & Associates, INC

Amber Proffitt EA, President of Proffitt & Associates, INC, received her education from Albertus Magnus College. After completing her studies here, at the end of 2010, she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting. Continuing to increase her knowledge, Amber also earned a Certified Enrolled Agent License a Federally Authorized Practitioner who has expertise in Taxation empowered by the Internal Revenue Services for 9 years.

Amber’s assisted in Tax Representation groups. Utilizing this education, she has gained numerous essential roles in budgeting, research, tax law, financial and tax planning, consulting, analysis, and has even draft depositions for the IRS. These positions and the responsibilities associated with them, have allowed Amber to develop her expertise in the areas of tax record management, penalty negotiations, and back tax preparation for small business, corporate entities and individuals.

Tyrell Spradley EA

Enrolled Agent

A native Pennsylvanian, Tyrell fell in love with business when he was only a teenager. Inspired by Elena Charles, a business teacher during high school, Tyrell quickly developed a deep passion for accounting work. This resolve stuck with him through college, leading him to get his BS in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude, from Albright College. Further refining his focus within the accounting field, he discovered a knack for taxes. Tax law can be complicated, so he went on to obtain his Enrolled Agent licensure issued by The U.S. Department of the Treasury and then his MS in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Over a decade later, Tyrell provides guidance to our Tax Compliance and Tax Resolution team and is happy spending his days engaging with clients and traveling with his wife and kids.

Joe Hopkins

Certified Public Accountant

Joe has 25+ years as a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Texas and solving IRS problems. Current member with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Texas Society of CPA’s (TSCPA), National Society of Accountants (NSA), Bachelor’s degree in accounting (BBA), Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Experience in a variety of industries as Controller, CFO and tax resolution issues for both business and personal tax cases.

Joe is experienced in all aspects of Tax Resolution cases regarding Currently Not Collectible, Offer in Compromise & Installment agreement cases. He has successfully resolved cases in all areas of tax resolution including liens, levies, tax audits & collection cases.

MD. Sullivan

Former IRS Agent

Michael D. Sullivan is the founder of Michael D. Sullivan, Former IRS Agent. He had a distinguished career with the Internal Revenue Service for 10 years. As a veteran IRS Revenue Officer / Agent, he served as an Offer in Compromise Tax Specialist and Large Dollar Case Specialist. He also collaborated with the U.S. Attorney’s office on undercover operations. Michael received several awards for his work and dedication as an IRS Agent.

During his tenure with the IRS, he was a Certified Tax Instructor who taught out of the Atlanta Regional IRS Training Offices. He also taught out of the local and district offices of the IRS. Mr. Sullivan trained many of the new IRS Agents.

Julie Lynch

Former IRS Agent & Enrolled Agent

Julie Lynch recently retired after a 38-year renowned career as a Revenue Officer in the Collection Division of the Internal Revenue Service. During that time, she worked collection cases involving both individuals and businesses, and handled all aspects to resolve the cases; from securing OFfers-in-Compromise, installment agreements, reporting cases currently not collectible and requests for abatement.

Herb Cantor

Former Appeals Officer, IRS Revenue Agent

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting- University of Miami
  • Masters Degree in Taxation (MST)

Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Herb’s career started with 2 years in public accounting at the international CPA firm Harris, Kerr Forster.

After 2 years, he was hired by the IRS and started in the Small Business Division as a Revenue Agent. He primarily audited “C” and “S” corporations and Schedule-C’s. He also acted as an acting group manager.

Peter Salinger

EA, Former IRS Revenue Officer and IRS Appeals Settlement Officer

Peter started his IRS career in 1986 as a Revenue Officer in the new York City area. He worked with taxpayers to resolve balance due and non-filing issues. After five years Peter became a Revenue Officer manager where he managed upwards of fifteen employees. During this time Peter managed a Revenue Officer training group and an Offer in Compromise group. Peter soon received a promotion to a collection Branch Chief where he oversaw five first line managers and approximately seventy-five employees.

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