Paul C Bumgarner, Speaker & Shareholder EA, ABA, ATA, ATP, ARA
Charlotte, North Carolina
Paul is a sole practitioner in Charlotte, NC. After opening his practice in 1974, he became an enrolled agent in 1977. Paul attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a graduate of Central Piedmont Community College with a degree in accounting. He has served as a seminar speaker for various accounting organizations for more than 40 years, 20 of which were as a farm and small business tax instructor for NC State University.
Paul is a past president of the National Society of Accountants and North Carolina Society of Accountants. Active in the bowling community, he is also a former president of the Southeast Bowling Association and was elected to the SBA Hall of Fame in 2011. He served as executive director of the Charlotte Bowling Association, Inc.
Paul has been involved in the local community for many years, serving as a charter member and president of the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County. As well as usher co-chair at the Providence United Methodist Church for over 40 years, he has served as president of the Christian Home Class three times over the past 45 years.
Paul was blessed with a loving wife, Marie until her death on June 24, 2020 as a result of a brain tumor and surgery. After surgery, she had a massive stroke that took her life. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in April 2020, along with their two wonderful daughters, Penny and Renee and two equally fantastic grandchildren Jasmine and Jeffrey. Jasmine blessed them with four great-grandchildren ages 8 to 6 months.