Meet the team dedicated to helping your business find success, stability, and prosperity!
David M. Compton, CPA
Founder & Principal
David is the founder and principal of Compton & Company, a firm he established in 1987 with a mission to provide expert tax strategy, business planning, and IRS representation to individuals and small businesses. With over 40 years of experience in public accounting, David is known for his client-centered approach and deep commitment to helping clients reduce their tax liabilities and build long-term financial success.
A graduate of Mississippi College, David is an active member of the Mississippi Association of Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a dedicated member of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA), where he has served on the national board in multiple leadership roles, including Treasurer and President.
David’s career is defined by integrity, personalized service, and a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges facing small businesses. His reputation as a trusted advisor has been earned through decades of hands-on service and consistently delivering practical, results-oriented solutions.
Beyond the accounting profession, David has made a lasting impact in the world of youth and amateur soccer. He served as a collegiate and high school soccer referee in Mississippi, earning the distinction of Referee Official of the Year, and contributed to the sport’s development as the state’s Director of Referee Assessment. He also enjoyed many years coaching youth soccer, reflecting his passion for mentoring and community engagement.
In his personal life, David is devoted to his faith and family. A long-time church leader, he has served faithfully as both a teacher and a deacon. He and his high school sweetheart, Debbie, share a rich family life that includes their children, son- and daughter-in-law, and four beloved grandchildren. When he’s not at work, David enjoys traveling with Debbie, spending time with his family, working his land on his trusty tractor, Rudy, and making his famous homemade plum and muscadine jellies—treasured treats among family and friends.
Elizabeth Holloway, CPA
President
Elizabeth serves as the president of Compton & Company, CPAs—though depending on the day, she also answers to CFO (Chief Fixer of Off-balance sheets). With a love for transforming messy books into clear, meaningful financials, she’s your go-to when your QuickBooks is more “quick mess.” She especially enjoys guiding clients from daily operations all the way through tax time, helping small businesses make sense of the numbers every step of the way.
A summa cum laude graduate of Mississippi State University, Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Accountancy. She later earned her Master of Arts in Christian Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, proving she can balance both spreadsheets and spiritual formation.
Before joining Compton & Company in 2012, she cut her teeth at a Memphis-based accounting firm. These days, she’s happily settled into serving clients with a mix of precision, patience, and a dash of Southern charm.
Elizabeth is married to Brett, and together they keep up with their three busy daughters. The family is active in their church and community. When she’s not balancing books or juggling the family calendar, Elizabeth enjoys making homemade marshmallows (yes, really), reading or watching murder mysteries, baking, and making questionable Amazon purchases after 10 pm.
Eddie Sheely
Payroll Specialist
Eddie has been with us since 2020, serving mainly as a payroll specialist. Though most of his career life has not centered around accounting, he has always been a numbers person.
Eddie graduated in the ’80s with a BA in Psychology. His career path took a turn away from psychology, however, when he was hired by the FAA as an air traffic controller. He spent nearly 30 years as a radar controller at NAS Meridian before retiring in 2014. He also spent a few years as a math teacher before joining us.
Eddie has been married for over 35 years to his wife, Melanie. They have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. In his free time, he enjoys researching his family genealogy, reading (especially history books), and gardening. As much as he can, he loves spending time with his two grandsons and spoiling them.