Experience, professionalism and leadership are all vital components of successful project management. When acting as a consultant, these components play just as important a role, and that is what Dr. Leslie Patton brings to the clients of Leslie Patton & Associates.

Leslie Patton & Associates is owned by Dr. Kimberly Leslie-Patton, Ph. D. MPPM, CMC, CPCM. Dr. Leslie-Patton has years of experience in

During the 1990's Kimberly earned the preeminent designations of Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and the Certified Professional Consultant to Management (CPCM).

In 2001, Dr. Leslie Patton received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cancer Society for encouraging others fighting the dreadful disease. Also in 2001, LPA won the Small Business of the Year Award from the Minority Development Board. Kimberly holds a Ph. D from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, a M.A. degree in Public & Private Administration (MPPM) from Birmingham-Southern College, and a B.S. degree in Accounting from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

Kerri Pruitt serves as LPA Chief Financial Officer. Kerri received her B.S. degree in Accounting from LaSalle University in Mandeville, Louisiana. She has served as a Financial Analyst, Loan Validation Clerk, Accounts Receivables Clerk, Staff Accountant/Staff Auditor, Payroll Tax Administrator and Assistant Controller/Sr. Accountant.

Mrs. Pruitt brings a wealth of experience in providing technical assistance and management and diversity training. She has served on numerous boards dealing with diversity issues. She has provided volunteer and consulting services to YWCA, Grace House Ministries, Red Cross, Healthy Start Initiative, Head Start, United Way, WESSP (Women’s Economic Self Sufficiency Program), and Battered Women Shelters.  

Kerri provides quality customer service along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. She has great written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and is both an excellent problem solver and team player with proven leadership qualities. Kerri is able to rapidly analyze and recognize problems as well as find solutions for those troubles. Through experience, she has a thorough knowledge of developing company cross-training programs and is creative and flexible with efficient work habits.

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