Overview
Michael Bumgarner, CPA, CLM, CGMA, serves as our Chief Executive Officer. Mike oversees the administrative management of our offices and is responsible for the firm’s overall administration, including accounting and finance, operations, information technology, human resources, and facilities management.
Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at West Virginia University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mike currently serves as a board member for HospiceCare of West Virginia and the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Mike became the first person in West Virginia to obtain the Certified Legal Manager certification. Since then, he has become very involved with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and has significantly benefitted from the volunteer experience and peer relationships. Mike held various leadership positions in ALA, including serving on the Certification Committee, Region 3 Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, where he served as Chair of the Finance Committee and Compliance Officer during his board service. Additionally, Mike was the first independent member selected as ALA’s President and served in that role from May 2021 through May 2022.
Affiliations
Professional Involvement
- Association of Legal Administrators
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Community Involvement
- HospiceCare
