Claire joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2013 where she specializes in individual and business taxation, accounting services, and business consultation. She works with clients in numerous areas, including oil and gas field services, medical corporations, and retail businesses. Claire is also experienced in working with not-for-profit organizations.
Claire graduated from Nicholls State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She continued on at Nicholls to earn her Master of Business Administration the following year. In 2016 Claire earned her CPA certification and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants. Since earning the elite Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 2024, Claire is able to further serve clients’ financial planning and investing needs by offering them the high degree of expertise which only extensive professional experience can provide
Claire is currently serving on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. She was honored for her service by being named Louisiana Volunteer of the Year in 2022.
Claire enjoys getting to know her clients so that she can work effectively alongside them. Her goal is to provide each client with personalized services designed to answer their own unique individual and business needs.