Integrity isn't something I turn on when a client is watching. It's the standard I bring to every decision, every recommendation, and every relationship.
My definition of integrity is simple:
Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
For me, that principle is rooted in my Christian faith. The Great Commandment teaches us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. The Golden Rule reminds us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. And the Great Commission challenges us to live lives that reflect those values in the world around us.
Those lessons didn't stay within the walls of the church.
They were nurtured through years of Sunday School at New Light Baptist Church and reinforced during my education at the University of Detroit Mercy. As a Jesuit institution, UDM emphasized that knowledge carries responsibility. Every discipline included a course in Social Responsibility, underscoring that our education should improve not only our own lives but also the lives of those we serve.
That philosophy has guided me throughout my career.
Whether I'm preparing tax returns, cleaning up accounting records, helping a business owner make financial decisions, or advising a family on their financial future, my goal is the same: provide the same honesty, diligence, and care that I would expect if our roles were reversed.
To me, that's what integrity looks like.
It's not a slogan. It's not a marketing strategy.
It's a way of doing business.
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