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Gwen E. Tilton, CPA

President
p. 502.589.6050
gwent@cottonandallen.com

Gwen Tilton joined Cotton + Allen in 1986 and has been an officer of the firm since 1989.  She was elected President of Cotton + Allen in July 2007.  She previously chaired the firm's Tax Department and Litigation Consulting Group and is a member of the Executive and Compensation Committees.  She has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, including a position with a national accounting firm, as well as serving as a tax specialist in industry.

Education
B.S. degree in Accounting, magna cum laude, University of Kentucky, 1979

Professional Memberships and Honors
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Council Member, 2007 - Present
  • Vision Project
Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Board Member, 1997 - 2002
  • President, 2000 - 2001
American Society of Appraisers
  • Business Valuation Certification, candidate for certification

Civic
Actors Theatre of Louisville, Board and Executive Committee Member
Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board, Treasurer and Trustee, 2004 - 2010
Public Radio Partnership Board, Board Member and Secretary, 2007 - 2009
Easter Seals Center, Board Member and Treasurer, 2000 - 2003
BPW Woman of Achievement Candidate, 2003
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Community Leadership Award, 1999
Young Career Women, River City BPW, 1988