Barbara specializes in the auditing arena, from governmental, for profit, financial institutions and non-profit agencies and is a member of the firm's Audit Committee. Barbara joined the firm in July 2003 in its Morgan City location. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nicholls State University, where she is currently on their Accounting Advisory Board, she went on to achieve her CPA license in 2000. Barbara is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accounts, where she serves as Chairman on the Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee and Treasurer of the South Central Chaper. She is on the Board of Directors for the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce and serves as Treasurer.

For more than half a century, Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick has been serving the Acadiana area with locations in Lafayette, Eunice, Morgan City and Abbeville. With over 60 professionals, DSGF stands as one of Acadiana's largest accounting firms. DSGF provides valuation analysis, employee benefit plan structuring & administration, retirement planning, management advisory services and litigation support, in addition to traditional accounting services. The firm has a longstanding membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.