A Certified Public Accountant in the state of Louisiana since 1974, Rufus was born and raised in Metairie, LA. He was in the 1^st graduating class of Rummel High School in 1966 and the school’s mascot was actually named after him – the Rufus Raider.

After high school, he attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now called University of Louisiana Lafayette) and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He attended the Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va. from 1970 to 1971 where he was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 1976 he established his CPA firm, which his son, John Cressend, is a partner. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps in April of 1977.

In his years at the helm of the firm, he has received the 25 years service pin by the State Society of LA CPA’s and holds a commission as a Special Agent with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. He is a member of state Society of LA CPA’S and American Institute of CPA’S.

He married Yvette in 1987 and has three grown children, 2 sons, a daughter and 8 grandchildren.

In January 2013, Rufus was honored to be listed in the book “Legendary Locals of Metairie” as a prominent and contributing member of the area.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He is also an avid participant in many organizations. He is the Argentier National (Treasurer) of the Chaîne desRôtisseurs (A local and international dining organization with around 6,000 members in U.S.). He is a member of the Sociétié Mondiale  du Vin(a local and international wine organization) and a member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux (a local and international wine organization).”