Kristi Francis

Kristi Francis is the owner of Francis & Associates, CPAs, a Dallas-based accounting firm specializing in business advisory and tax services for closely-held businesses and their owners.12 She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and began her career at Ernst & Young before starting her own firm in 1987.1

Kristi has been recognized for her innovative employee motivation techniques, such as giving employees money to donate to charity and rewarding them with shopping sprees after major tax deadlines.1 She is actively involved in various community organizations, serving on boards including the Altrusa Foundation of Downtown Dallas, Hope Cottage, and the Center for Brain Health.1

Outside of work, Kristi enjoys traveling, watching SMU basketball, entertaining at home, listening to music, playing the piano, and reading.1 Her LinkedIn profile username is kristi-francis-8018703.2