The Team

Malinda Johnston, CPAPartner Malinda specializes in tax consulting and brings to the table a wealth of knowledge. She has served in both public and private accounting for a cumulative 26 years. She became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in...

Julia HeymanOffice Manager Julia comes to The Cleveland Group with 18 years of management experience in the home healthcare industry. She has successfully taken on the responsibilities of office and tax season management, as well as, keeps Adam...

Peyton GreeneAccounting Associate Peyton began her career with the Cleveland Group as an intern in 2018. She graduated May 2019 from Augusta University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. We are proud of her...

Tristan MockStaff Accountant Tristan started as an intern at The Cleveland Group in October of 2020 and graduated from Augusta University in 2021 with his BBA with a focus in accounting.   Personal or Professional Goal: To continue to grow...

Sara GerlingerSenior Accountant Sara Gerlinger is an Augusta native who brings over 20 years of accounting and auditing experience to the firm.  She graduated from Berry College in Mount Berry, Ga., with a degree in Business Administration with a...

Summer O’NeilFront Desk Administrator Summer joined the firm in 2022 as a member of our admin team. She is currently attending Augusta University where she will obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in...