The nonprofit MIP accounting product line is now owned by Abila, which itself was purchased by the newly-formed Community Brands this year. A CPA, he worked in the systems division of the Texas State Auditor's office where he met his wife, BJ, and soon formed MIP, along with co-founder. Bill Locklear. Linda Kolker, now with Intacct, worked with MIP before its acquisition by Sage. "The world has lost a smart, kind soul," she says. Turley died after a six-month battle with lung cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, October 1, at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home at 6100 North Lamar Austin TX, 78752.