Stacey Pickering Names Gilbert as Deputy State Auditor

February 15, 2008

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering has named John O. Gilbert, CPA as Deputy State Auditor. Gilbert was formerly the Secretary of the Senate under Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck.

“John brings many assets to the State Auditor’s Office. His knowledge and relationships in the Mississippi Legislature and in state government are invaluable to this office,” said Stacey Pickering. In addition, his knowledge of accounting and his CPA credentials makes him a valuable member of our staff.”

In addition to John’s service as Secretary of the Senate, he has over 25 years of financial, administrative and policy advisement in the executive branch of state government.

Gilbert is a native of Hinds County and a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s of Professional Accountancy. John is a member of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

John and his wife, Deborah, reside in Madison. They have two children, Daniel and Lauren. Both children attend Madison County schools.

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