Michelle Y. Barton

Michelle Barton joined HM&M in 2021 as a Senior Manager. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and a Masters of Science in Organization, Learning and Technology, both from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas and has worked in public accounting since 1993. Michelle has been actively appraising business interests since 1997.

Michelle is accredited in business valuation (ABV designation) as well as certified in financial forensics (CFF designation) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA designation). During her time with HM&M, Michelle has continued her professional education and earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuatorsand Analysts, where she is currently serving as a director on the Valuation Credentialing Board.  She has performed valuations of closely held entities in conjunction with shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, estate, gift and income tax planning and compliance, corporate reorganizations, stock-based compensation arrangements, buy/sell agreements, transactions, and compensation, as well as assisted legal counsel in the determination of lost profits, economic damages, and wrongful termination.

Credentials:

Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas

Accredited in Business Valuation/Certified in Financial Forensics

Certified Valuation Analyst

Accredited Senior Appraiser

Education:

B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas A&M University – Commerce
M.S. in Organization, Learning & Technology from Texas A&M University – Commerce

Professional and Civic Affiliations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
Texas State Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants – Dallas Chapter (Member)
American Society of Appraisers (Member, Past President-Dallas Chapter)
National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (Member/Director-Valuation Credentialing Board)
City of Crandall Home Rule Charter Commission (Chairman, Decommissioned in 2020)
Crandall ISD Education Foundation (Past Executive Board Member and Treasurer)
Crandall Band Boosters, Inc. (Past President and Treasurer)