With over 30 years of experience in the accounting and business consulting fields, Karen C. Simmons is a seasoned entrepreneur and CPA who currently leads CFO Consulting Services, Inc., Sweetbooks, Inc., and the award-winning Payroll Vault franchise serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Her diverse business portfolio also includes co-ownership of Marine Exhaust Systems of Alabama and the founding of Flexible Benefits, Inc., showcasing her expertise in payroll, tax savings, and small-business consulting. Beyond her professional achievements, Simmons is a deeply committed community leader, holding seats on the Victory Health and Impact 100 Mobile boards and earning honors such as the 2016 Citizen of the Year. A longtime resident of the Fowl River area, she balances her prolific career with a dedication to her family and a passion for coastal life.