FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 17, 2015) – Kelly Talamo, CSA, marketing director and staff accountant with Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants was recently elected as treasurer of the board of directors for the American Business Women’s Association Palms of Edisonia Chapter.

Talamo’s one-year term will begin July 1, 2015.

Before joining the firm in 1996, Talamo received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of South Florida. Her experience includes working as an auditor with nonprofit organizations, and homeowner, condominium and timeshare associations since 1998. She has been approved by the State of Florida to teach continuing education courses to licensed community association managers and has taught several courses on association accounting issues, reserves and budgeting. Talamo has earned her Certified Senior Advisor® certification from the Society of Certified Senior Advisor Certification Council. She is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Hospitality Financial and Technology Partners (HFTP) and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber Women in Business Committee. She is also a CPA candidate.

The American Business Women’s Association is a prestigious, national organization established for working women and women business owners. Its mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities to help its members and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. It is a community where women can be part of a national organization with a local connection, come together to gain career development and pursue business opportunities while being influenced and mentored by like-minded women who really care.

Myers, Brettholtz provides accounting and bookkeeping services for timeshares, nonprofit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations, medical practices, educational facilities, as well as individuals and businesses.

For more information, call 239-939-5775 or visit www.mbcopa.com.