Pakita Ames

Pakita Ames, MBA, EA, is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Accounting Operations Manager at Local Government Federal Credit Union since May 2017, while also leading Ames Tax & Accounting Service as Founder & President since January 2020. Previous experience includes roles such as Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Local Government Federal Credit Union, Financial Analyst II and Commissions Coordinator at Charter Communications, and various positions in accounting and financial analysis at companies including Domaine Select Wine Estates, Moet Hennessy USA, V&S Absolut Spirits, and Johnson & Johnson. Academically, Pakita Ames holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Leadership & Strategy from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a Master of Science in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Hampton University.