Mark is an esteemed council member of the Alzheimer's Association's Accounting Industry Leadership Council (AILC).
Specialty Tax Advisors supports the Alzheimer’s Association which leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
This cause is near and dear to Specialty Tax Advisors founder, Mark Barbour, after he lost his father to end stage Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout the year our team participates in multiple events to raise money and drive awareness of this horrible disease that currently has no cure.
One of these events is Inspire Napa Valley, founded by wine industry tastemaker Kerrin Laz after her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Kerrin founded Inspire Napa Valley in 2018 to raise critical funds and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the Napa Valley, with proceeds directed to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Since its inception Inspire Napa Valley has raised over $7.5 million to support the cause.
Several recent Inspire Napa Valley events we participated in included the Spring Wine Weekend in April 2025 and the Winter Food and Wine Fete Recap in December 2024.
The STA Team is sponsoring a team for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's® in Irvine, CA. We hope you will help our fundraising efforts by donating to this cause. Every dollar matters so please consider contributing $10, $25 or even $100 to help us meet our goal of $10,000. Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by this terrible disease. Help join our fight!
STA also participates in the Accountants Salute the Troops Council. This nationwide campaign unites the accounting profession in raising awareness and funding for the USO's mission to support U.S. Military Service Members and their families.
