Joel Pond

Joel Pond, BBA, currently serves as a Staff Accountant at Funeral Directors Life (FDLIC) since March 2023. Previous experience includes roles as a Bookkeeper/Payroll Representative at Action Professional Outsourcing from January 2020 to October 2021, where responsibilities involved client interaction and financial reporting. An Accounting Intern position at Jerry Love CPA, LLC from January 2019 to August 2019 allowed for the development of skills in tax software and payroll management, alongside handling client support and tax returns. Joel also worked as an Inventory Control Specialist at Summit ESP from January 2018 to January 2019, receiving training in inventory management and certification as a Certified Forklift Driver. Education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hardin-Simmons University and ongoing studies towards a Master of Professional Accountancy at The University of Texas Permian Basin, expected to complete in December 2025.