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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.



Scott R. Smith, Partner
NC LIC# 22332

  • Joined Firm: August, 1992; partner since January, 2001.
  • Education: 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
NC LIC #22400

  • 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. PaulĂ­s 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
NC LIC#27562

  • 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
NC LIC#27715

  • 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. Three children, Will, Ryann and Piper.
  • Hobbies: Golf, movies and an avid sports fan.
  • Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania.


Zachary Pearsall, Manager
NC LIC#33746

  • 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
NC LIC#30834

  • 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, Manager
NC LIC#32728

  • 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 Tax Accountant
NC LIC#34032

  • 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, Tennessee.


Lance Craig, Senior Accountant
NC LIC#35055

  • 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.


Shannon R. Johnson, Senior Associate
NC LIC#36133

  • Joined Firm: July 2010.
  • Education: B.S. and B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2008). M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2010).
  • Hobbies: Ballet, exercising, running, movies and spending time with friends and family.
  • Family: Married to Darek Johnson
  • 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.