Darryl J. Gillespie

Certified Public Accountant

Darryl J. Gillespie CPA is a lifelong resident of the New River Valley and graduate of Christiansburg High School and Radford University. He has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of public accounting.

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Darryl Gillespie has also served as the president of the Radford Chamber of Commerce, the Christiansburg-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, the Radford Host Lions Club, and the Radford High School Boosters Club; as the chairman of the RU Athletic Association Advisory Council; as the treasurer for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the New River Valley and the United Way of Montgomery County, Radford & Floyd; as a member of the Radford University Presidents Advisory Council; and as the founder of the Radford Soccer Club.

Seth Gillespie

Enrolled Agent, IRS Certified

Seth is a lifelong resident of the New River Valley. He began working for his father in 2012. Before that, he completed his B.S degree in history from Radford University and completed many business and accounting classes during his tenure at RU. In the spring of 2017, Seth passed the 3 required courses to become an Enrolled Agent* through the IRS.

Seth has served on the Radford Planning Commission from since 2018 and was elected to Radford City council in 2022. In 2020 he purchased a local small business Gates Flowers and Gifts, which won Best of Virginia by the Virginia Living Magazine in 2023. Seth was named as a 2022 Top 40 Under 40 by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

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*“An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by both passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.” ~IRS.gov

More information available at: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents

Regina Worrell

Head Bookkeeper

Some of you may remember Regina, as she started out in this office working for Mr. Lee Simmons in 1975 and worked here for 26 years. She then went to work for Adams Construction Co. and was there for 22 years in a variety of positions including payroll and senior staff accountant. She has over 40 years of experience in the accounting field. When not at work, Regina is an avid photographer and loves to crochet and spend time with family.

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Rebecca Sutton, MBA, CPA

Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years

Rebecca Sutton joined Gillespie, CPA in January 2024 with previous experience in Public Accounting and as a former Industry CFO. Born an Iowa girl, she relocated to Florida for 15 years and moved to Christiansburg, VA 25 years ago. She loves tax and accounting challenges and meeting new people. When she is not working, she spends her time on her small farm, enjoying horses, dogs and grandkids.

Diana Reed

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Diana Reed is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and joined our team in January 2024. She graduated from Christiansburg High School and New River Community College with her Associates in Accounting. She has over 35 years experience from various positions in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll. Diana loves to travel with her retired husband Donnie. She also loves to spend time with her two granddaughters, read, and make crafts.

Laura Helms

OFFICE MANAGER & NOTARY PUBLIC

Laura joined our team in 2020. She brings years of experience and a smiling face to our front office. Laura is a life long resident of Christiansburg.

Tyson

Office Dog

Tyson is our office dog. He has been coming to work with Seth every day since he was a puppy. He enjoys walks, chasing his brothers, and working with his dad and granddad.