About Us
Admire, Sanford and Lauderdale began as Admire, Sanford & Associates, PLLC, originally founded by Patrick Admire and Doug Sanford. After retirement from Ernst and Young and Sanford Baumeister, respectively, the two joined forces in 2013. In 2016, Justin Lauderdale joined the firm as a tax manager, later becoming the managing partner in 2019. Doug retired from the firm in 2020. We invite you to meet the ASL staff who will serve you well, in all of your tax needs.
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Accountants
managing Partner
Justin M. Lauderdale, CPA
Justin Lauderdale is the managing partner at ASL Accounting. He obtained both his bachelors and masters degrees in accounting at Texas A&M University in 2004. Justin is involved in high school youth ministry at his church, loves traveling with his family and makes an excellent Old Fashioned.
Education
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
B. B. A., Accounting
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
M. S., Accounting
Activities & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
The WARM Place, Board Member
Partner
Patrick H. Admire, CPA
Patrick Admire has a substantial background in tax and accounting along with extensive community involvement. Pat has worked in tax and accounting for more than 55 years all over the United States. After settling down in Fort Worth and opening his own firm, Pat has been a very active community member in the DFW area. He loves spending time at his ranch in East Texas and watching his grandson’s baseball games.
Education
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
B. B. A., Accounting
Activities & Affiliations
• American Institute of CPAs, Member
• Texas Society of CPAs, Former Member of Board of Directors
• Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs, Former President
• Fort Worth Business & Estate Council, Former Chair
• North Texas Community Foundation, Professional Advisor Board
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
David Walch, CPA
David Walch is an accountant at ASL with nearly 40 years of tax experience. Prior to working with ASL Accounting, he worked as an accountant at Freemon Shapard & Story CPAs, J E Simmons & Company, and Bank of America (tax department). He has been working with ASL Accounting as a senior accountant since 2012 with a focus on personal and business tax as well as consulting. David loves Ranger’s baseball and traveling to Georgia in his RV with his wife.
Education
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
B. B. A., Accounting
Activities & Affiliations
American Institute of CPAs, Member
Texas Society of CPAs, Member
Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs, Member
SENIOR TAX MANAGER
Debi Barber, EA
Debi Barber has a great deal of expertise in the world of tax and accounting. Having previously worked for Gary Estes & Co., her 20 years of experience prior to working with ASL Accounting has given her a wealth of knowledge she can use to help you. Debi has been with ASL Accounting since 2008 and does a bit of everything- tax, consulting, payroll, and customer relations. In her free time, Debi is a Girl Scout leader, loves crafting and spending time with her granddaughter.
Education
ALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS COLLEGE
B. B. A., Accounting
STAFF Accountant
Linda Luke McElroy
Linda Luke McElroy has been with the firm since 2016. She assists many of our clients with their accounting needs along with the firm’s billing. Linda spent many years in the small business environment where she wore many hats in the accounting management arena. Linda is also the proud mother to the firm’s furry greeter, Remington.
Education
CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Accounting
Staff Accountant
Autry Johnson
Autry Johnson joined ASL as an intern in January of 2023. He has grown up in the local Fort Worth area his whole life and is from Aledo, Texas. He graduated from Tarleton State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Autry assists with tax preparation for individuals and businesses and does some financial accounting as well. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to church, playing softball, and anything outdoors.
Education
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
B. B. A., Accounting
Activities & Affiliations
President’s List, Tarleton State University 2020-2023
Administration
Office manager
Elaine Carter
Elaine Carter is the office manager at Admire Sanford & Lauderdale. Having been with the firm for 21 years, Elaine knows all the ins and outs of the company. Elaine attended both University of North Texas and Tarrant County College during her education. Outside of the office, Elaine enjoys oil painting, attends Legacy Church of Christ, serves on the Ladies’ Ministry Committee, and is a ladies’ bible class teacher.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Office Administrator
Judy Langham
Judy Langham is an administrative assistant with 20 years of experience in working alongside accounting professionals. She has been with the firm since 2018 and loves getting to know our clients. She brings an upbeat attitude to the office and excels in party planning & events for the office staff. In her free time, Judy enjoys watching her grandchildren play sports, spending time with family and playing ball with her 3 heeler dogs.
Office Administrator
Laura LaRiviere
Laura LaRiviere is the firm’s receptionist with over 30 years’ experience in administrative work. With that experience comes a substantial background in organization and communication. Her favorite thing to do, is to spend time with her husband and two kids, along with her fur babies. When she’s not doing what she loves, she likes to relax by creating a variety of crafts and refurbishing old furniture.