A Hickory native and graduate of Elon University and Appalachian State University, Stacee Rash joined Martin Starnes and Associates, CPAs, P.A., in 2009 after two years with a national firm. Stacee is known for holding herself and others to high standards and taking pride in everything she does. She is an advocate for coaching, advising, and supporting co-workers in meeting and exceeding client expectations.

She has been awarded Hickory Young Professional’s 2013 Top 10 Under 40 and 2016 AICPA/NCACPA Woman to Watch Emerging Leader. She is a graduate of Leadership Catawba and served on the NCACPA Young CPA Cabinet.

NC CPA Certificate Number 36426

Experience

• Joined Martin Starnes & Associates in 2009
• Promoted to Partner in January 2021

Training and Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Elon University – 2005
• Masters of Science in Accounting from Appalachian State University - 2006
• Concentration in closely held companies, multi-state companies, and high net worth individuals

Professional and Community Activities

• Member of the AICPA and NCACPA
• NCACPA Foundation Board of Directors
• NCACPA Tax Committee Member
• NCACPA Succession Planning Task Force
• Hickory Bond Commission
• Past NCACPA Young CPA Cabinet Member
• Past NCACPA Catawba Valley Chapter President
• Past Leadership Catawba Graduate
• Past Leadership Catawba Advisor Board Member
• Past Family Guidance Center Board Member
• Past United Way Allocations Committee Member
• Hickory Young Professionals 2013 Top 10 Under 40
• AICPA/NCACPA 2016 Woman to Watch Emerging Leader

Contact Stacee at 828-327-2727 x121 or email srash@msa.cpa.