Douglas Coleman is a Partner at Rea, Shaw, Giffin & Stuart, LLP, where he has provided accounting, valuation, and advisory services since joining the firm in 2001. Prior to joining the firm, Douglas worked in the Memphis offices of Arthur Andersen and Vining Sparks, building a strong foundation in public accounting and financial services. He became a partner in 2006 and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).
Douglas earned both his Bachelor of Accountancy (1993) and Master of Accountancy (1995) from the University of Mississippi. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).
A dedicated community leader, Douglas has served on the boards of the Meridian Council for the Arts, Care Lodge, and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. He is a member of the Meridian Rotary Club and has served as co-chair of Art for Heart, as well as on the deaconate and as chairman of the deaconate at First Presbyterian Church. Douglas joined the Community Foundation of East Mississippi Board of Directors to continue his commitment to community engagement and to help increase the Foundation’s impact and visibility throughout the region.
Douglas and his wife, Katie, have two children, Mac and Ella. They are active members of First Presbyterian Church and enjoy participating in the Meridian Symphony Chorus and Meridian Little Theatre. In his free time, Douglas enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and cheering on Ole Miss athletics.
