L. Gail Markham,
CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CFP

As the founding proprietor, she has dedicated her career to serving clients with integrity, expertise, and care—while creating a collaborative culture that continues to define the firm today.

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A Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Gail also holds the AICPA’s designations of Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics. Her breadth of credentials reflects her commitment to guiding clients through complex financial challenges with clarity and precision, while always keeping their long-term success in focus.

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In addition to her professional achievements, Gail has been recognized as an outstanding community leader throughout her career. She was honored as a Laureate for the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame of Lee County and continues to serve the region through her leadership. Her community involvement includes serving as Board Chair of the SWFL Community Foundation (Collaboratory), on the FGCU Foundation Board of Directors and Finance Committee, with the International Women’s Forum FL Suncoast Chapter, and in leadership roles with the Lee County PACE Center for Girls, Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate Committee, and multiple Chambers of Commerce.

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Through her professional expertise, community leadership, and dedication to building a people-first firm, Gail has shaped MarkhamNorton into both a trusted advisor for clients and a pillar of strength for Southwest Florida. Her vision continues to guide the team in serving clients today and leading them confidently into the future.

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Gail continues to serve clients in the region as a Certified Family Mediator.