Gene G. Barker, CPA
To learn more about our services in the area of tax planning and consulting in any of Gene's industry specialties, contact him at gbarker@osullivancreel.com.
Gene Barker is a partner in the firm's tax services group. He has been with the firm since 1979. He previously worked as an IRS agent and is able to skillfully represent and advise his clients on complicated tax issues. He concentrates on the areas of income tax planning and preparation, retirement and estate planning, small business accounting and consulting, and litigation support services. His in-depth knowledge of industry-specific areas of the practice includes automobile dealerships, construction companies, defense contractors, hotels and restaurants, professional service firms and the healthcare industry.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Florida State University in 1977. He has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida since 1981.
Gene's professional and civic affiliations include:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- Charter President, Emerald Coast Chapter of the FICPA
- FICPA Committee on Federal Taxation
- Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council
- Okaloosa Walton Community College Foundation
- Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis Club
- Okaloosa Chapter, American Heart Association
- City Director, Compass Bank
- First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach.
A die hard Seminole fan, Gene started taking his kids to FSU football games before they could walk. Unfortunately, the garnet and gold didn't rub off. All three of his kids chose different schools (Tulane, Georgia Tech and Auburn). Better luck with the grandkids.