President

Onasis A. Brathwaite is employed with Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. as Manager of Retail Accounting in the Corporate Accounting department. In this role Onasis is responsible for financial statement review and analysis of retail sales, gross profits, and inventories. Since joining Winn-Dixie in 1998 Onasis' background includes: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll tax, sales & use tax, general accounting, and warehouse accounting. Onasis received his Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Bethune-Cookman University and his Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. Onasis has previously served as a Jacksonville Chapter Assistant Vice-President over the Membership and Professional Development committees, and as a chair of the Professional Membership committee. Onasis is currently preparing for the CPA Exam.

Immediate Past President

Naomi C. McGowan, CPA, is currently employed as manager, Compliance and Analysis in the Accounting & Reporting group of CSX Corporation, a transportation company operating the largest railroad in the eastern United States. Prior to joining the Accounting & Reporting group, Naomi worked spent 5 years in CSX's Internal Audit department where she was responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing, direct assistance to CSX's external auditors and management of the department's internship program. Her previous work experience includes work in property accounting and management for large commercial real estate firms in Tallahassee, FL and Oak Brook, IL. Naomi received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, and her Master's degree in Forensic Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Recent accolades include being acknowledged as a 2011 Jacksonville Business Journal Diversity award recipient, and graduating as a fellow from the National African American Women's Leadership Institute (NAAWLI). In addition to serving as Immediate Past President of the Jacksonville NABA Chapter, Naomi is also currently serving as NABA Southern Region Secretary, and is co-chair of the 2011 Southern Region Student Conference held annually in Atlanta, GA.

Vice-President

SuDelta R. Henson is employed as Manager Payroll Process Improvement with CSX Transportation.  SuDelta has been with CSX since September 2004 and has worked as an Internal Auditor, responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley testing, and Manager Corporate Performance, where she was responsible for budget and financial analysis for the Law and Risk departments. Prior to joining CSX, SuDelta worked as an Audit Assistant for Deloitte LLP, Audit and Assurance Services in Jacksonville. SuDelta received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and her Masters of Business Administration from Florida A&M University.

SuDelta has been involved with the Jacksonville, FL Professional Chapter of NABA since its inception; she’s held various positions including Secretary and Resource Development Chair.  Along with serving her local NABA chapter, she also has served on the Southern Region Student Conference committee for the past four years as the Publications Chair and Public Relations Co-chair.

She is also a graduate of Impact Development’s 2008 ‘Moving Up Management Intensive’ Program and will be participating as a United Way Stein Fellow in 2011.

Assistant Vice President - External Affairs

Charmain N. Roberts is currently employed as a Senior Accountant in the Capital Assets and Lease Department at Winn-Dixie Stores Inc where the mission is earn trust & loyalty every day. She has been working at Winn-Dixie for the past 5 years. Prior to joining the Winn-Dixie Team she was employed as a Staff Accountant with TL Cannon Management; a management company that own over 60 Applebee's stores in New York and Connecticut. Charmain received her Bachelors degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Jacksonville University. Charmain previously served as co-chair of Student Member Services in the Jacksonville Chapter, devoting her time and energy to the growth of future accounting professionals, which lead her into her current role on the Executive board as the Assistant Vice-President of External Affairs.

Assistant Vice President - Internal Affairs

Phoebe Williams is currently employed as a Senior Accountant with Winn Dixie Stores Inc. a FORTUNE 500 company. She is responsible for internal financial statement reporting, expense accruals, general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, and the period end close process. She has held numerous positions with Winn Dixie from Staff Accountant to Accounts Payable Verification & Control Supervisor. Prior to working at Winn Dixie, she worked in the private sector at Visit Florida and Fringe Benefits Management Company as well as the non-profit sector at Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Tallahassee, Florida. Phoebe has over 15 years of progressive accounting experience. Phoebe has also served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Blessed Temple of Praise Ministries Inc. from 1998 to 2001 and Treasurer for the Head-Start Advisory Board for one year. Phoebe has been in the Jacksonville chapter of NABA for two years. Over those two years, she has participated in many events and served in various capacities for the chapter. She is excited about this new role as Assistant Vice President of Internal Affairs.

Treasurer

Wendia Murphy is Manager, Cash & Banking, at CSX Corporation in the Corporate Treasury department where she is responsible for daily cash management processes, bank account administration, compliance and disaster recovery. Wendia has been with CSX since June 1995 and held various positions before she was promoted to Manager. She became a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) after demonstrating her knowledge and experience in cash management, cash forecasting, investment management and bank relationship management. Wendia received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and her Masters of Business Administration from the Hugh McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina. Wendia graduated with honors and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Wendia’s professional affiliations include the Treasury Management Association of N.E. Florida, which is the local Chapter of the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP)—an organization for treasury and financial professionals. She is also a member of AFP at the national level. She serves as Treasurer of the Jacksonville FL Professional Chapter of the National Association of Black Accounts (NABA), an organization that supports the community through program sponsorship and scholarships for college students majoring in accounting and other areas of finance. In addition, Wendia is a 2010 Fellow of the National African American Women Leadership Institute (NAAWLI) of Dallas, TX, in which she has served as a member of the Mentoring Committee and the CSX Mentoring Coordinator for the 2011 NAAWLI program candidates.

Assistant Treasurer

Takoya Holman is employed with CSX Corporation as Compliance Analyst in the Accounting & Reporting department where she is responsible for monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual cash bank reconciliations, SOX key control, Account Reconciliation, Bank Account, and Suspense Analyses, and compliance with various policies. Takoya has been with CSX since January 2009, starting as an SOX intern in the Internal Audit department. After two years as an intern, Takoya joined the Accounting & Reporting department. Takoya received her Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, and her Masters in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Takoya is actively working towards becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Takoya joined the Jacksonville FL Professional Chapter of NABA in October 2010.

Secretary

Tracey Flakes is currently employed at Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. as EFT Accounting Supervisor in the Corporate Accounting Department. She is currently responsible for EFT Interchange Fee management, accounting, and analysis. Previous EFT responsibilities included supervision of all aspects of accounting for electronic payment card transactions, including adherence to SOX Compliance Controls. Tracey received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Howard University. Prior to joining Winn-Dixie, she worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Fortune Insurance Company executing accounting and supervisory responsibilities in various areas: Accounting Operations, The Prudential Foundation, Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance & Reporting, and General Accounting. Tracey has served as Elections Chairperson for the Jacksonville FL Professional Chapter of NABA for two years.

Parliamentarian

Jacqueline D. Morant, CPA is employed with CSX Corporation as a Manager of Income Taxes in the Tax and Treasury group where she manages federal, state, local tax and audit matters as well the tax software administration.  Jacqueline joined CSX Corporation in June 2003 as a Senior Tax Analyst in the Property Tax Group. Ms. Morant previously worked as a tax professional at Intel Corporation from 1996 thru August 2002 where she provided oversight and coordinated the tax compliance for expatriate employees on foreign assignments to Malaysia and Japan.

Jacqueline spent 5 years as an Aviation Machinist Mate (Jet Mechanic) in the United States Navy where she pursued and completed her Associates Degree in Mathematics. Ms. Morant earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting and her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Taxation from San Jose State University.

Ms. Morant holds Part 1- Mathematical Analysis of the Actuarial Examination and is a Certified Public Accountant in Colorado and Florida. She currently serves as Parliamentarian of the NABA Jacksonville Professional Chapter; prior NABA involvement includes holding positions of Membership Chair, Secretary, and Vice President.

Compliance Officer

Alisha Sullivan is employed with CSX Corporation as an Auditor in the Internal Audit & Compliance Department where she is responsible for Sarbanes Oxley, Financial, and Compliance Audits. Alisha has been with CSX since May 2006. Prior to joining CSX, Alisha worked as a Senior Audit Assistant for Deloitte and Touché, LLP, Audit and Assurance Services. While working at Deloitte, Alisha gained a wealth of audit experience by serving various clients in the utilities, shipping, and manufacturing industries both public and non-public. Alisha received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration and her Masters of Business Administration from Florida A&M University. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. She is currently pursuing her CFE designation. Alisha is also a graduate of Impact Development’s 2010 Moving Up Management Intensive.