BIO     Thomas Cotten is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana. He is a Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Louisiana — Lafayette holding a bachelor's degree of Science in Marketing with a concentration in Chemistry. He represented the College of Business for the ULL Alumni Award. He completed additional coursework in Accounting at Louisiana State University — Baton Rouge. Obtained his CPA designation in November 1984. Thomas has over 20 years of experience managing and advising small business owners. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Institute of Cerified Public Accountants (AICPA) Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) Baton Rouge Chamber fo Commerce Society of Louisiana CPA's - Board Member Baton Rouge Area Foundation — Board Member, Treasurer - 2007 Center for Planning Excellence - Board Member 2005-2008 Louisiana Small Business Development Center Advisory Board - Member Baton Rouge Chapter of the Society of LCPA — President 2001-2002