

In 1946, Roy L. Purvis, Howard W. Gray and Earl P. Powers founded a public accounting practice in Gainesville, Florida. It would make them proud to know that their legacy stands strong 75 years later. The three founding Partners, and the total of 39 that have served at Purvis Gray since its beginning, have lead the firm on a successful path of growth and development which continues to this day.
As a result of our 100% organic growth, Purvis Gray now employs over 110 dedicated partners and staff in six locations across the state of Florida. Today we humbly serve thousands of clients out of our offices in Gainesville, Ocala, Tallahassee, Sarasota, Orlando and Lakeland.
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We are thankful for our clients, employees, partners and communities for helping us reach this remarkable milestone.
Take a moment to scroll through 75 years of Purvis Gray history below.
1946

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1955
Purvis Gray and Powers outgrows original Miller Building and moves to new building at 200 NE 1st Street

1965
Purvis Gray and Powers moves to current Gainesville location, 222 NE 1st Street


Late 1960s



1971
Firm officially changes name to Purvis Gray and Company
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1980
First Woman Partner named

1986
Purvis Gray 40th Anniversary

Late 1980s


Team with Joe Welch, Partner and John Williams, Partner.
Quinn Waters, Partner


Ocala Office 1988
David Webb and
Leah Oehmig

Jerry Handley, Partner and Terry Kite
Website 2000-2021




2019
Purvis Gray reaches
100 employees

2021

1987 Tallahassee Office Opens
1946 Gainesville Office Opens
1997 Sarasota Office Opens
