Martin, Colson, Hale & Henderson
Certified Public Accountants
“Success Is Measured By Your Ability To Be Trusted”

Our firm was established in 1940 and has served the Murray-Calloway area faithfully since its inception. We offer the following services in an attempt to meet all the financial needs of our clients:

Tax Return Preparation and Planning
Financial Statement Presentation
Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
Audit, Review and Compilation Services
Estate Planning and Administration



Location: Contact Information:
502 Maple Street
Murray, KY 42071
Telephone: (270) 753-5411
Email: Matthale@mchcpas.com
Facsimile: (270) 753-1732



Partner Information:

Robert K. (Bobby) Martin CPA
Bobby graduated from Murray State University in 1969 with a BS in Business with an area in accounting. After brief stints with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Nashville and the U.S. Army, he began his career with this firm in late 1971. He received his CPA certificate in 1973 and became a partner in 1974. Bobby is married to the former Shirley Cochran. They have two children, Janie (Hale) and Cory and a granddaughter, Hastings Hale.


Ronald C. (Ron) Colson CPA
Ron graduated from Murray State University in 1972 with a BS in mathematics and a second major in accounting. After working in industry and construction he began with the firm in May 1975. He successfully completed his certified public accounting (CPA) requirements in 1977 and was admitted as a partner in 1980. Ron’s areas of concentration include business and individual taxation. Ron is married to the former Peggy Willoughby and has one stepson and one step-granddaughter.


Matthew H. (Matt) Hale CPA, PFS
Matt graduated from Murray State University in 1989 with a BS in business and an area in accounting. He successfully completed his Certified Public Accounting (CPA) requirements in 1992 and his Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) in 2001 and was admitted as a partner in 1998. Matt’s areas of concentration include individual and business taxation, auditing, and providing financial services.

Prior to moving to Murray, Matt was employed at Reed and Co. CPAs in Mayfield for four years. Matt is married to the former Janie Martin and has two daughters Tabitha and Hastings. He enjoys his yard work, gardening and boating.



Rhonda M. Henderson CPA
Rhonda graduated from Murray State University in 1998 with a BS in mathematics and a minor in accounting. Upon graduation, she began her career with this firm. She successfully completed her Certified Public Accounting (CPA) requirements in 2003 and was admitted as a partner in 2004. Rhonda’s areas of concentration include individual and business taxation, auditing, and accounting software support.

Rhonda is originally from the Graves county area. She enjoys reading, attending basketball games, and spending time with family and friends.



Staff Information:



Norma Finney – Employed since 1974

Michelle Saxon – Employed since 2008

Donya Hall – Employed since 2008

Geneva Brockwell – Employed since 2008