Johnson, Mizelle, Straub & Murphy, LLP, Certified Public Accountants announce new name – OBX Today


Johnson, Mizelle, Straub & Murphy, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, currently celebrating their 50th year of service, is pleased to announce the firm’s new name: Johnson, Mizelle, Straub & Consolvo, LLP.  New Name – same firm, same commitment to our customers, old and new. This name change reflects the retirement of one partner and the inclusion of another. 

When Lisa Murphy, CPA, joined the firm in 1985, she began as a bookkeeper before stepping up to the role of CPA and partner in 2003. She has had a rewarding 38-year career assisting local Outer Banks residents and businesses. We are grateful for her years of selfless service and contributions to the firm’s growth. She will be missed, and we wish her the best in her retirement.

George Consolvo, CPA, is adding his name to the accounting firm’s masthead. George is a native of Suffolk, VA, and a graduate of Old Dominion University. He joined the firm in 2003 and became a partner in 2017.  With a focus on corporate, partnership, and individual taxation, George delivers personalized service to a broad range of clients here on the Outer Banks and beyond.  Geroge lives in Kitty Hawk with his wife, Kara, and their son, Joel.

Established in 1973 by Outer Banks local Edgar M. Johnson, Jr., his sole proprietorship has grown in 50 years to the largest CPA firm in the area. Johnson, Mizelle, Straub & Consolvo, LLP’s services include accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation, technology consulting and application, and small business consulting. In keeping with the firm’s mission to be recognized as the most reputable CPA firm in Dare County, Johnson, Mizelle, Straub & Consolvo, LLP continues to grow, innovate, and keep ahead of the technology curve to provide clients with top-of-the-line services.