Ruth became part of Heard, McElroy & Vestal (HMV) as a partner in 2025 when Norton & Associates CPAs, a Louisiana-based CPA firm in Shreveport joined HMV. She continues to remain active in the firm’s tax, consulting, and litigation services, with special emphasis on clients in the oil and gas, healthcare, and non-profit industries, as well as high-wealth, multi-generational families.

Ruth is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Shreveport with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She holds the distinguished Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) credential and is an expert in providing litigation and investigative support services to clients.

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants (LCPA)
• LCPA Forensics, Valuation, Litigation Services Committee, Former Chair
• AICPA Certified in Financial Forensics Champion

• R.W. Norton Art Foundation, Board Member
• Sheriff’s Safety Town (Caddo Parish), Board Member
• Robinson Film Center, Former Board Member
• Shreveport Little Theater Guild, Life Member
• Shreveport Opera Guild, Life Member
• Shreveport Symphony Guild, Life Member