Makiko Simmons

Makiko Simmons, CPA, currently serves as the Manager of Accounting at Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) since November 2022. Prior experience includes roles such as Senior (In-Charge) at Redpath and Company, where services were provided for mid-sized private businesses, and Senior Staff Accountant at Rhodes & Associates, PLLC, focusing on small to mid-sized entities. Early career experiences at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, and Padgett Business Services® included assurance services for governmental and non-profit organizations, alongside bookkeeping and tax preparation for small business clients. Makiko holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of West Florida and is currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations.