We have great people
We’re building a different kind of public accounting firm.
McGrath’s Leadership Team
We’re led by five diverse owners focused not just on growing the business, but on growing their people. With over 80 years of collective experience working with special purpose districts, our partners lead by example — with a focus on quality, a commitment to continuing education and by living our values day in and day out. And, yes, they also have lives outside of work.
Colette Garcia, CPA
Crystal V. Horn, CPA
Tayo Ilori, CPA, CFE
Tim Applewhite, CPA
Greg McGrath, CPA
Hired for their talent. Valued for their contributions.
Claire Lemmon
Claire@mcgrath-co.comMake a difference. Bring your best to serve the governmental entities that make our communities livable.
Colette Garcia, CPA
Colette Garcia has been a CPA for over 28 years and has more than 13 years’ experience in auditing special purpose districts. Her experience prior to public accounting includes a broad background in corporate and governmental accounting in a wide variety of roles. Colette oversees the audit practice.
Crystal V. Horn, CPA
Crystal Horn began her public accounting career in 2008 after graduating from the University of Houston and has been with McGrath & Co. since its inception. She became a CPA in 2016. Crystal manages agreed-upon procedure engagements relating to developer reimbursements.
Tayo Ilori, CPA, CFE
Tayo Ilori started his public accounting career in 2008, while still attending the University of Houston, and joined McGrath & Co at its inception. He completed his Masters in 2010, became both a CPA and CFE in 2011. Tayo left the firm for a few years to work with KPMG LLP and with Arnie & Company, P.C., specializing in forensic accounting and litigation support. He returned to McGrath & Co. in 2013. Tayo is responsible for the supervision of audit engagements.
Tim Applewhite, CPA
Tim Applewhite graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2009 and completed his Masters in 2010. He started his career in public accounting 2010 and became a CPA in 2012. Tim has worked with special utility districts since 2010 and joined McGrath & Co. PLLC in 2021.
Greg McGrath, CPA
Greg McGrath began his public accounting career in 2008 after graduating from the University of Houston and has been with McGrath & Co. since its inception. He became a CPA in 2021.