When it comes to professional accounting services, there’s no substitute for experience, integrity, and quality people.  That’s what you’ll find at Butler & Burke, both from the perspective of an employee and a client.  If you or someone you know is considering a career in accounting, please talk to one of the partners at Butler & Burke about joining our team.

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Scott R. Smith, Partner
	Joined Firm: August, 1992; partner since January, 2001. Degree: B.S. Wake Forest University (1992). Certified Public Accountant. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Married to Heather Smith. Two children, Ethan and Lauren. Hobbies: Traveling, sports, music, camping and spending time with family. Hometown: Clearwater, Florida.

Jane R. Potter, Partner
	Joined Firm: August, 1992; partner since January, 2004. Education: B.S. Wake Forest University (1992). Certified Public Accountant. Community Involvement: Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald House. Member, Junior League of Winston-Salem. Member, Human Resources Committee at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Member, Treasurer, Stratford Rotary Club. Treasurer, Sherwood Forest Elementary School PTA. Professional Affiliations: Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Board of Directors, Northwest Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (1997-1999). Family: Married to Joe Potter. Two children, Laurin and Davis. Hobbies: Watching college basketball, water and snow skiing, reading. Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina.

Kevin B. Rhodes, Partner
	Joined Firm: December, 1996; partner since January, 2007. Education: B.S. Appalachian State University (1996). Certified Public Accountant. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Married to Lisa Rhodes. Three children, Tyler, Keri, and Brady. Hobbies: Fresh and saltwater fishing, golf, weightlifting, camping, hiking and spending time with family. Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina.

John J. Davis, Manager
	Joined Firm: July, 2004. Education: B.S. Penn State University (1995). Certified Public Accountant. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Married to Melissa Davis. One son, Will and one daughter, Ryann. Hobbies: Golf, movies and an avid sports fan. Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania.

Zachary Pearsall, Manager
	Joined Firm: January, 2005. Education: B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2004). Certified Public Accountant Professional Affiliations: Member, Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Hobbies: Guitar, reading and golf. Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Leslie Staples, Senior Tax Accountant
	Joined Firm: January, 2006. Education: B.S. Queens University at Kingston , Ontario (1978). Certified Public Accountant. Community Involvement: Member, Stokes County Animal Control Advisory Council. Member, Stokes County Animal Rescue Society. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Married to Skip Staples. One son, Graham. Hobbies: Dogs and flower gardening. Hometown: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.

Steve Bagley, Senior Accountant
	Joined Firm: August, 2005. Education: B.S. North Carolina State University (2001), B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2005). Certified Public Accountant Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Hobbies: Golf, camping, running, guitar and live music Family: Married to Leigh Bagley Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Grace Neal, Senior Accountant
	Joined Firm: July 1, 2008. Education: B.S. Rhodes College (2005). M.S. A. Rhodes College (2006). Certified Public Accountant. Community Involvement: Member, Junior League of Winston-Salem. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Married to Matthew Neal. Hobbies: Running, Spending time with friends and family, Traveling. Hometown: Memphis, TN.

Lance Craig, Senior Accountant
	Joined Firm: July, 1 2008. Education: B.S. North Carolina State University (2008). Certified Public Accountant. Professional Affiliations: Member, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Hobbies: Hunting, Fresh and Salt Water Fishing, College Football and Basketball. Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Janet B. Myers, Administrative Assistant
	Joined Firm: September, 1999. Education: East Forsyth High School Hobbies: Reading and traveling. Family: Married to Terry Myers. Hometown: Belmont, North Carolina.

Jo Ann Williams, Office Assistant
	Joined Firm: August, 1987. Education: Kings Business College. Community Involvement: Member of Building Committee and Assistant Treasurer, Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Hobbies: Spending time with grandchildren, reading and swimming. Family: Married to Dwayne Williams. Two sons, Christopher and Michael. Four grandchildren. Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina.