FredCo Accounting Services, Inc.

Fred graduated from East Carolina University with a business degree, concentrating in Accounting. He is very familiar with the day to day of running a small business since he owned and managed a printing business for 13 years. After learning QuickBooks on his own, he realized that he wanted to assist other small business owners in setting up their accounting systems using QuickBooks Financial software.

With more than 20 years experience with QuickBooks Accounting, as well as 25 years’ experience in business and association management, Missy brings a unique and service-oriented perspective to the FredCo team. She is originally from Bath, NC and after living in Wilmington, NC for several years. Missy settled in the Raleigh area 3 years ago, and joined FredCo in March of 2018. Having grown up on the coast of North Carolina, she has enjoyed a lifelong love of the beach and river and enjoys water sports and activities at every opportunity. She has a long history of volunteer and non-profit work with organizations assisting the homeless, those suffering from addiction and mental illness. Missy provides services both onsite and in house from our Wake Forest office.

In March 2017, Cindy Slate joined the FredCo team. Cindy attended the University of Akron and started using QuickBooks in 1996 after she relocated to Youngsville in June 1995 from Hartville, Ohio. While in Ohio she worked as a Secretary at the world headquarters of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron. She was blessed to be able to stay home after having her two children, Jennifer and Christopher. When her children went to school she worked as Executive Secretary at a corporation in Akron, until relocating to NC. Cindy brings with her 20 plus years of experience with QuickBooks and enjoys helping others with their accounting management needs.

A 13-year Navy Nuclear Submariner, Parker also has 20+ years of experience in Retail Sales & Operations Management. Certified as a Financial Management Specialist while serving in the Navy, and studying Economics at Longwood University, he has recently been certified as a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. A natural troubleshooter, Parker places great emphasis on attention to detail while maintaining a commitment to a personal relationship with his clients. His personal passion is in fitness, and proactive education for people to gain control of their personal finances. He is based in our Wilmington / Oak Island office to serve the southeast coastal Carolina region.