Graduation Spotlight: Mobley carries on great-grandmother’s legacy of service through accounting
Kim Chaudoin |
When Casey Mobley graduated with her undergraduate degree in May 2024, she celebrated with two of her great-grandmothers. On her right is Peggy Snow and on her left is Dolores Murphy.
When May graduate Casey Mobley reflects on her decision to pursue a career in accounting, one influence stands above the rest — her great-grandmother, Peggy Snow.
A practicing CPA and tax accountant for more than 50 years, Snow built her career on more than financial expertise — she built lasting relationships. Watching her great-grandmother meet with clients in person, help them through major life changes and treat each client as a friend, Mobley said she found her calling. Today she has the unique opportunity to work with her great-grandmother.
“The bond my great-grandmother has with her clients are much more than a typical business relationship, they are friendships,” said Mobley. “I can remember her helping clients look for a new home after their spouse died, she has helped people find new jobs after they were let go, and she has done so much more to help her clients on a personal level.”
“I have had internships with a couple of CPA firms and none of them have this kind of relationship with their clients. My great-grandmother's personal approach to accounting is what inspired me to become an accountant,” she continued. “I most definitely would not be going into accounting if I didn't have the opportunity to connect with clients the way she does.”
While Snow earned her degree from Vanderbilt University, Mobley’s great-grandfather, Hoyte Snow, attended Lipscomb in the 1950s following his service in Japan during the Korean War, and her great-aunt, Susan (Snow) Bedingfield, also attended Lipscomb in the 1980s.
Since I have been part of the Lipscomb community since sixth grade, and grew up going to church right next to the school, Lipscomb has shaped my faith greatly. It’s hard to put into words how much my faith has been shaped during my time at Lipscomb. — Casey Mobley
Her own journey is also deeply tied to the Lipscomb community, a place she has called home for much of her life. A Nashville native, Mobley has been part of the Lipscomb family since sixth grade, graduating from Lipscomb Academy in 2020 and earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Lipscomb University in 2024. This May, she will add a Master of Accountancy degree to her Lipscomb legacy.
“I have loved my Lipscomb experience. I have especially enjoyed being a part of the College of Business,” Mobley said. “The faculty and community aspects of the College of Business were a major factor in my decision to pursue my master’s degree at Lipscomb. The accounting faculty made sure that we are prepared to work in almost every area of accounting and took the time to get to know each of our career goals.”
“Also, Suzanne Sager and her career services team work hard to make sure we are all prepared for interviews and they keep us in mind when job openings come their way,” she continued. “They really want our future workplace to be a great fit for us. Throughout my Lipscomb experience it was evident to me that the university and the College of Business not only care about my educational success but success in my career as well.”
During her time at Lipscomb, Mobley was actively involved in the College of Business Dean’s Student Leadership Council, Lipscomb’s chapter of the Student Center for the Public Trust, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. She also worked in the university’s campus mailroom throughout her undergraduate years.
Beyond academics and leadership activities, Mobley said Lipscomb played a significant role in shaping her faith.
“Since I have been part of the Lipscomb community since sixth grade, and grew up going to church right next to the school, Lipscomb has shaped my faith greatly. It’s hard to put into words how much my faith has been shaped during my time at Lipscomb,” she said. “Through the struggles of my teenage years and the very different struggles of early adulthood, the Lipscomb community has reminded me that the Lord is always on my side. Lipscomb has taught me that the Lord sends people into your life who will stand by you through the good and bad times.”
As Mobley looks ahead to life after graduation, she plans to continue preparing for the CPA exam while gradually transitioning into taking on more of her great-grandmother’s clientele. She is also exploring part-time accounting opportunities while remaining active in her church community at the Church of Christ in Green Hills.
“I think there is no greater community than a church community,” Mobley said. “By helping with as many aspects of the church as I can, I am spreading the love of God that was taught to me by the wonderful people at church and at Lipscomb.”