Jack is President of Jack Meeks & Associates, CPAs, LLC with over 50 years of dedicated service.  A native of Northeast Florida, Jack’s career has been distinguished by his significant contributions to the financial well-being of Jacksonville’s citizens and businesses. Although he has retired from some aspects of tax work, Jack remains actively involved in select areas, particularly as a Court-Appointed Receiver – a role he wishes to continue full-time, drawing on his extensive experience as a CPA, a Certified Fraud Examiner, an Accredited Senior Appraiser and Accredited in Business Valuation.   Court-appointed receivers often need to manage complex business and real estate investments, requiring reliability, integrity, and expertise. Jack exemplifies these qualities and brings profound knowledge to businesses and real estate activities, having reviewed over 200 commercial real estate appraisals and served as an expert witness in financial disputes. His work as a Court-Appointed Receiver has preserved jobs and ensured effective investment management.

Throughout his career, Jack excelled in simplifying complex financial information for his clients, particularly in expert witnessing – a focus since 1988. His financial expertise has been pivotal in legal cases involving business or personal damages, eminent domain, and fraud. Jack’s testimony has been sought in court over 50 times, with more than 100 depositions, making him a valuable resource for litigators in financial disputes.

Early in his career, Jack developed his skills with elite firms, starting as a Staff Accountant at Arthur Young & Co. (now Ernst & Young) and later as an Auditor at Peat Marwick Mitchell & Company (now KPMG Peat Marwick). His journey in accounting began after earning his degree from the University of Florida.  Jack has also significantly contributed to his community through various boards and committees, including serving on the City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority, chairing the Victims Assistance Advisory Council, and being a former member of the City of Jacksonville’s Ethics Committee.  Jack currently serves on the City of Jacksonville’s Planning Commission.