MCKERLEY & NOONAN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Addison graduated from Tennessee State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Prior to joining the Puryear and Noonan team Addison worked for his family business that had been in Nashville for 30 years, as a Sales Executive, upon the family selling the business, Addison decided to make a career pivot to use his client relationship skills and bachelor's degree for public accounting. Since joining Puryear and Noonan he has worked primarily with the Tax Department preparing individual, nonprofit and business tax returns. While in his free time he enjoys going to concerts, investing strategies, being outside and going to the beach with his wife Anna and daughter Mason.
Anela is originally from Bosnia and moved to Nashville in 1999. She Graduated from Lipscomb University with a Business Administration degree focusing Read more...
Job Titles:
- Administrative Receptionist at Puryear & Noonan
With over five years of CPA firm administrative support experience, Annie serves as Administrative Receptionist at Puryear & Noonan, CPAs. She ori Read more...
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Manager, Tax Dept
Ashley is a manager in our tax department. She spends the majority of her time preparing and reviewing individual and business income tax returns. She also has experience working with small businesses on their bookkeeping needs. Ashley spent her early childhood in Orlando, before relocating to Brentwood, TN. Ashley received an accounting degree from Belmont University. She met her husband while attending Belmont and together they have a young daughter. She currently divides her time between the office and being home with her daughter. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys hot yoga, reading, and hiking at Radnor Lake and Percy Warner Park.
Job Titles:
- Director of Accounting Services
- Director of Our Accounting Services Department
Barry is the Director of our Accounting Services Department where he helps supervise and manage the daily operations of the department. Originally from Minnesota, Barry moved to the Nashville area in 2009 with his wife and has now settled in Thompsons Station, TN with their two young daughters.
Barry has an extensive background in banking as well as accounting. Joining the Puryear & Noonan firm in July of 2019, he brought with him several years of management, client relations, and business operations experience making him a great fit for helping lead our Accounting Services Department. In his spare time you will find him spending time with his family, at his family's lake house, or serving at his church.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Manager, Tax Dept
Bethany is a Certified Public Accountant and a tax manager with Puryear and Noonan, CPAs. She prepares tax returns for corporations, partnerships, nonprofits and individuals. Originally from Northwest Alabama, Bethany received her accounting degree from Auburn University. In her off time, she enjoys brunches, working out at her local Pure Barre studio, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant
- Senior Accountant, Accounting Dept
Brenda is a senior accountant focusing in accounting services. She started her accounting career working part-time in public accounting in 1977 while in school at Belmont University; at that time she worked as a bookkeeper and receptionist for a small accounting firm. Upon graduating from Belmont she went full time into public accounting with a local CPA firm. After several years in public accounting she worked a few years in private accounting as office manager for a couple local businesses. She returned to public accounting where she has worked since 1991 working in tax and accounting.
Brenda is married to Don, and has two married daughters and four grandchildren. She is an avid fan of the Nashville Predators and actively involved with her church. She enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
Caleb is a senior accountant in our general tax department. After teaching mathematics for several years, he attended Lipscomb University and earned a Master of Accounting.
Following graduation, he worked at a regional accounting firm before coming to Puryear & Noonan to work with a more local focus, as long as he still gets to work on multi-state returns once in a while.
Caleb was raised in Daphne, Alabama and Port Huron, Michigan before attending Trevecca Nazarene University and deciding to make Nashville his home.
When not serving clients, he enjoys practicing guitar and violin. He also currently performs the bookkeeping for the small church he attends and serves as their audio technician.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
Caleb was born and raised in Brentwood, TN. He received his BBA in accounting at Lipscomb University and his MS in accounting at Maryville University of St. Louis, and is currently pursuing his CPA. Originally coming onboard as an intern, Caleb decided to stick with the firm and signed on full-time in 2022.
Caleb is an avid sports fan who could talk Titans football (along with many other sports), all day long. He frequently enjoy days on the lake with friends, kayaking, and traveling wherever he can go.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager
- Senior Manager, Audit Dept
Catherine is a senior manager in the audit department with over thirty years' experience in a variety of fields with a particular focus on non-profit organizations. A native of Nashville, Catherine attended Harpeth Hall School and Rhodes College, where she received her B.A. in Business Administration and met her husband, David. They live in Nashville and have two children. They love spending time in Beersheba Springs, Tennessee located on the Cumberland Plateau. Catherine enjoys hiking, reading and Pilates as well as traveling and seeking out great food.
Chris is a Nashville native who graduated from Lipscomb with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Chris has worked with local CPA firms in their tax and accounting departments, working with clients in several industries to provide monthly bookkeeping services including sales tax returns, payroll taxes, liquor taxes and licenses, business taxes as well as preparing tax returns for individual and Corporate entities. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his 3 dogs and doing anything sports related.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Accounting Dept
Courtney Small is an Assistant Account Manager in the account services department where she processes bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction coding, data entry, and other general bookkeeping duties. Originally from Lansing, Courtney received her degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix. She has been here in Tennessee for most of her life and currently resides in Columbia, TN.
Courtney has just recently joined our team. Her previous experience was spent as an accomplished loan officer. She enjoys working with people and is excited to work in accounting. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and working out at the gym.
Courtney Small is an Assistant Account Manager in the account services department where she processes bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction coding, data entry, and other general bookkeeping duties. Originally from Lansing, Courtney received her degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix. She has been here in Tennessee for most of her life and currently resides in Columbia, TN.
Courtney has just recently joined our team. Her previous experience was spent as an accomplished loan officer. She enjoys working with people and is excited to work in accounting. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and working out at the gym.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Audit Dept
Elizabeth is a senior accountant in the audit department. Before joining Puryear and Noonan, CPAs in 2023, Elizabeth worked for a local CPA firm in West Tennessee for 5 years where she gained valuable experience and knowledge in attest services and tax preparation. Elizabeth obtained her accounting degree as well as her finance degree from The University of Tennessee at Martin.
Elizabeth works remotely and resides in Dresden, Tennessee with her husband, Tyler, and their daughter, Emmalou. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and serving at her church.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Emerald is from Baxter, Tennessee. She received her bachelor's degree in accounting with minors in English and Social Science from Tennessee Technological University in December of 2022. She previously worked as a Water Chemist at Aqua Pools in Cookeville. She started with Puryear & Noonan in our internship program and then was hired full time as a staff accountant in our tax department. Apart from work Emerald enjoys traveling, swimming, reading, drawing and writing.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager
- Senior Accountant, Accounting Dept
Emily is an Account Manager in our Accounting Services Department where she manages the daily operations for our clients. Native to Tennessee, Emily received her Bachelors of Accounting at the University of Tennessee Southern and her Masters of Business Administration at Middle Tennessee State University.
Emily came to Puryear & Noonan with an array experience in industry accounting, foreign currency, and audit. She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, Nathan, and 2 boys (dogs). In her free time she enjoys taking trips to new places as often as possible, going to the drive in movies, and anything involving the outdoors with her dogs.
Jami is one of the members in charge of attest services. In the attest field, his passion is providing audit services for his clients. While on location at his clients, he enjoys getting to know his clients and their employees. Also, while his main purpose is to opine on his client's financial statements, he provides his client's "best practice" recommendations in the areas of internal controls, systems, management, and business operations.
Originally from Shelbyville, Tennessee, Jami lives in Murfreesboro. He is married and has three sons. He enjoys reading, jogging, attending Tennessee Titans' football games, and spending time with his family.
Jami received a Bachelor of Business Administration, with an emphasis in accounting, degree from Middle Tennessee University (MTSU) in 1989. He became in CPA in October 1990. He is a Board member of the Department of Accounting Advisory Board at MTSU. He is also a member of the AICPA, TSCPA, and Belle Aire Baptist Church.
Jeff has been part of the Nashville Community since 1984. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1979, he began his professional career with the Big 8 public accounting firm Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. in Houston, Texas. In 1984 he moved to Nashville and worked as a Controller for a local Oil & Gas Production Company. He also worked with a national home health agency and was the CFO of a small public company. In 1987 he joined the firm of William Puryear & Co. as a partner. The firm has subsequently become Puryear & Noonan, CPAs. Jeff is the Co-Chief Executive Officer and works and specializes in audits and attest functions and mergers and acquisitions. He has diverse industry experience, including not-for-profit, healthcare, service, manufacturing, software leasing and development, oil and gas and HUD facilities.
Jeff is married to Dee and they have four children and two grandchildren. He likes spending time at the lake, boating and entertaining, biking, hiking and fitness training. He was involved in coaching baseball, football and basketball for over twenty years from youth to the high school level.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager
- Manager, Accounting Dept
Jenna is an Account Manager in our Accounting Services Department where she manages the bookkeeping and daily operations for our clients. Born and raised in South Georgia, Jenna received her degree in Business Administration from Darton College- now Albany State University. In 2015 she and her family made the move to Tennessee. Since then, she and her husband have added a second daughter to their family, and have made Franklin, TN their home.
Jenna came to Puryear & Noonan with an array of experience. With over 10 years in the restaurant industry, Jenna has led numerous projects and has managed relationships with some of the country's most well known restaurant chains. Jenna has been in the accounting business since moving to Tennessee in 2015, where she has helped local businesses with everything from bookkeeping to budget planning to year end preparation. When not at work you may find Jenna and her family on weekend trips "exploring" small towns, that is if it fits between horse riding lessons and ballet.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager, Audit Dept
Jessica is an experienced auditor with industry expertise in not-for-profits, contractors, hospitality, private equity groups and employee benefit plans. She comes to Puryear & Noonan, CPA's from LBMC, one of the largest professional service solutions providers based in Tennessee, where she served as Audit Manager. During her time at LBMC, Jessica was instrumental in helping establish the construction sector for the Nashville based office as well as lead training and education for its members.
Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and earned her Master of Accountancy from Middle Tennessee State University. She lives in Murfreesboro, TN with her husband, Scott, and two sons, Sev and Asa. In her free time, Jessica enjoys cheering on her beloved Nashville Soccer Club, attending concerts, and catching up on the latest TV drama.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Accounting Dept
Jessica Small is 29 years old and grew up in a small town called Unionville, TN. She graduated from Georgia Career Institute in 2012 for Cosmetology and also studied online classes at Allied Business School, Inc for medical billing and coding. Her former job was at Amazon for 7 years using critical thinking skills in her role as a problem solver in order to fix the problems related to inventory and help increase sales.
She and her fiancé have one three year old daughter together and they recently bought a house and
relocated to Chapel Hill, TN. Jessica is an assistant accountant at Puryear and Noonan CPA's where she assists in helping complete tasks for the senior accountants with the client's bookkeeping. She is dedicated to learning and growing her skills in this career.
In her spare time, Jessica loves to spend time with her family and making memories with her daughter since she's only little once! As a stress reliever, she likes to find time for the gym, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Joseph graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He started with Puryear & Noonan in the internship program, was subsequently hired on full time and is currently, a staff accountant in the tax department. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys hiking and canoeing.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Leader
- Manager
Justin is the Chief Executive Officer of the firm and splits his time between leading the firm and working with clients. Originally from Orlando, Justin received his accounting degree from the University of Central Florida. He and his wife fell in love with TN in 2009 when visiting family for a wedding, and they made it a point to move; they relocated to Franklin, TN in 2011.
Justin's path to accounting was circuitous, and he has spent many years working with, in and running small businesses having spent time as a photographer, operations manager, graphic designer and in the construction trades. This experience makes him a valuable resource to our firm and our clients. In his off time, he enjoys spending time exploring hiking trails in TN with his wife and three young children. He also still enjoys photography and carpentry and fits them in whenever he can.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Karla is a follower of Jesus. She graduated from Lipscomb University 2022 with a degree in Accounting and joined Puryear and Noonan after two years interning here. Karla enjoys teaching a 5 th grade class with her fiancé, baking, and is working towards getting her real estate license too! When she isn't at church, you can find her either playing soccer, running track, skating, or switching gears in the fast lane in her stick-shift car. She's excited to be married soon and enjoys spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Administrator, Tax Dept., Human Resources
Katina is responsible for Human Resources and Tax Admin for the firm. She is originally from Maryland and received her Bachelors from the University of Maryland, University College. In 2010, Katina came to Tennessee by way of the military and decided to make it her permanent residence. Currently residing in Clarksville, she enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors, with her children and working with her two horses.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Kevin was born in San Diego, CA and moved to Nashville at a young age. He graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and later received his Certificate of Accountancy from Lipscomb University. He is currently studying for the CPA exam. Prior to joining the tax team at Puryear & Noonan, Kevin worked for 10 years, for a firm in the music industry in downtown Nashville. While there, he gained experience preparing tax returns, performed bookkeeping services and prepared financial statements for a wide variety of clients, including country artists, rock bands, and DJs. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys traveling, dining out, reading, watching movies and TV shows, seeing live music, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Job Titles:
- Tax Manager
- Manager, Tax Dept
Kimberly is a tax manager in our general tax department whose previous experience includes work as a controller at a car dealership, and a full-time pastor of two congregations. She earned a Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as degrees in business management and divinity from other institutions.
Kimberly was born in Orlando and has lived primarily in Florida and Georgia. In 2015, she and her family settled in Middle Tennessee for its beautiful landscape and four seasons. She is married to her best friend and has three children (one of which is still at home), as well as three grandchildren. When not at the office, Kimberly is happiest reading, spending time with her family and close friends, and especially writing.
Kimberly's work as an accountant is shaped by her deepest value that people matter most. She aspires to see the humanity in each of her clients, and to provide quality services that make filing tax returns less stressful and less painful.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Lee was born and raised in Bristol, TN, but moved to Nashville with his wife Emily in 2023 to be closer to her family. He graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) with a degree in Accounting and a minor in Management, and was brought on as a staff accountant after participating in the internship program. Lee is currently working toward his CPA, and has experience with tax and audit, both of which he hopes to continue to develop in. His wife Emily is his best friend, and they have an adorable dog together named Willow. He spends all the time he can with them, and likes to research and learn about homesteading, farming, and agriculture, and hopes to plan a retirement in sheep farming.
Lindsay was born in 1985, in Atlanta GA, but has lived and worked most of her life in the Nashville area. She has been an entrepreneur for the past 17 years until recently joining the Puryear & Noonan team as an executive assistant. She loves getting to know the clients and helping with their needs.
In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling and trying local restaurants.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Audit Dept
Liz is a senior in the audit department. She started her accounting career after graduating from Tennessee Technological University in 2000. She spent seven years in public accounting before transitioning to a role in corporate reporting for a publicly traded international manufacturing company.
After starting a family, she kept the books for a marketing company part-time for several years before taking time off to raise her children. She joined our firm in 2019. She lives in Christiana with her husband and three children and enjoys traveling, reading, skiing, running and spending time at the lake with her family.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
Logan was born and raised in Portland, Tennessee. He received his Bachelors' degree in Accountancy with a minor in Finance from East Tennessee State University. Logan is currently working towards a MAcc degree from Middle Tennessee State University and studying for the CPA exam. Logan started with Puryear & Noonan in the internship program and is currently a staff accountant in the tax department. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and taking a few strokes off of his golf game. Logan is looking forward to marrying his high school sweetheart in November 2021!
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Senior Manager, Tax Dept
Marilyn is a manager in our tax department who works with non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses and individuals on their tax reporting. She especially enjoys working with non-profit organizations specializing in non-profit reporting compliance with the IRS. She has completed the Not-For-Profit Certificate II with the AICPA and continues to learn the nuances for non-profit reporting through continuing education.
Marilyn has worked in public accounting for 25 years and earned the Enrolled Agent designation with the IRS in 2013. In 2017, Marilyn started working remotely from the Asheville, NC area so that she could help her mother recover after a severe injury. Loving the mountains and the artsy feel of Asheville, she and her husband relocated there in 2018 where she continues to work remotely while caregiving for her parents. Marilyn also spends her time painting, hiking and volunteering with a non-profit Arts League in the area. You can see examples of her art work on her website marilynplaceart.com.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Accounting Dept
Mary Jo recently joined the firm. Her past experience includes bookkeeping and payroll for a road construction/pipeline contracting company and also as a manager/bookkeeper for a busy convenience store. She recently spent several years working as a collections officer for a local government in Minnesota and is looking forward to getting back into the accounting/bookkeeping field.
Mary Jo recently moved to Spring Hill, TN from northern Minnesota in order to be closer to her children and their families. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, helping her husband refinish furniture and especially spending more time with her children and grandchildren.
Michael started his accounting career in 1986 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with his undergraduate and Masters degree in accounting. He started with Ernst & Young in Nashville, Tennessee working in the audit department gaining experience with non-profit organizations and small businesses. He then worked for 9 years with a local Nashville CPA firm helping individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations with their tax and audit needs. Over the years Michael helped numerous individuals take the entrepreneurial step of starting their own business, and in 1999 he took that same step and partnered with Spike Noonan to start their own firm McKerley & Noonan.
Michael is a native Nashvillian and is married to Susan and they have four grown children. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing on his farm in Squeeze Bottom, Tennessee (yes, it is a real place).
Job Titles:
- Senior Tax Manager
- Senior Manager, Tax Dept
Michelle is a senior tax manager. Originally from Springfield, MO, Michelle received her accounting degree from Missouri State University. Michelle an
Michelle is a senior tax manager. Originally from Springfield, MO, Michelle received her accounting degree from Missouri State University. Michelle and her family relocated to Tennessee in 1997 and she began her career in public accounting. Prior to relocating Michelle was in the tax department of a company that manufactured exercise equipment. In her off time, Michelle enjoys traveling, fishing and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Senior Manager, Audit Dept
Nessa is a manager in the audit department. Prior to joining Puryear & Noonan, CPAs in 2019, she worked in public accounting in Chicago where she was primarily involved in the real estate and non-profits fields. Nessa came from Beijing, China where she obtained a bachelor's degree in financial management. She went to Loyola University Chicago and attained a master's degree in accountancy in 2014. Nessa moved to Nashville in 2019. She enjoys hiking, looking for and observing wildlife. She also loves reading historical novels and rock climbing.
Nick Bellenfant is currently a senior in the audit department where he spends most of his time working on reports, performing audit procedures, and working with the clients to help them better understand GAAP. Nick is a Nashville native, and is from the Hendersonville area. He attended high school at Davidson Academy, and went on to receive his undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He then went on to receive his MAcc degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Nick was lead to the accounting industry by his family. Not only are his parents CPAs, but many of his close relatives are as well with many years of experience in the Nashville accounting industry. In his off time, he enjoys going to sporting events, and playing trivia.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
Nicole is a senior tax accountant where she primarily focuses her time on the preparation of individual and business tax returns. She is a Nashville native and received her accounting degree from Lipscomb University.
When she isn't working on tax returns, Nicole enjoys traveling to new places with her husband and spending time with her Great Dane, Luther. She is an avid hockey fan and loves to listen to audio books on her way to work.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant
- Senior Accountant, Audit / Tax Dept
Olga started as a staff accountant in 2016 and enjoys working with audit, tax and bookkeeping clients. She graduated from the National Aviation University, located in Kiev, Ukraine, in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Mississippi State University in 2016 with Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Olga met her husband in Florida where they tied their knot on a beautiful sandy beach and together they have two beautiful children. She and her family moved to their forever home in Tennessee in 2016 where they fell in love with beautiful mountains, delicious food and kind people. Olga and her family enjoy volunteering and learning about God at their church, exploring Tennessee, gardening, and working on interior design of their home.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
- Senior Tax Accountant
Olivia is a Senior Tax Accountant specializing in tax preparation for partnerships, corporations, individuals and trusts. Before joining Puryear and Noonan in 2019, she gained two years of public accounting experience working for a local firm in Chattanooga, TN. Additionally, Olivia obtained both her Bachelor's and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Olivia began working remotely in August 2021 when she relocated from Franklin, TN to Talking Rock, GA. In her free time, Olivia enjoys working out, couponing and spending time with friends and family. When possible, Olivia likes to visit her hometown of Fayetteville, TN.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Audit Dept
Parker is a staff account in the Audit department. He recently relocated to Nashville from hometown of Greeneville, TN. Parker is a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, either through hiking, biking, or lifting weights. He is also a fan of watching movies of any genre and spending time with family and friends
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant
- Manager, Audit Dept
Patrick is a senior accountant in our audit/attest department where he spends most of his time on audits of for profit and non-profit organizations an
Patrick is a senior accountant in our audit/attest department where he spends most of his time on audits of for profit and non-profit organizations and pension plans. Originally from Nashville, Patrick received his accounting degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Patrick has spent many years working in small businesses having spent time as a kitchen manager and as a project manager in the construction trade. This experience makes him a valuable resource to our firm and our clients. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his son in outdoor sports like whitewater kayaking and skiing and going to Titans and Predator games. He also still enjoys cooking and carpentry and fits them in whenever he can.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Accounting Dept
Rachel is part of the Administrative department and works in the Cool Springs office. She is originally from Nashville but lived in Florida for 14 years before coming back to Tennessee in 2014. Rachel attended the University of Central Florida and studied elementary education. She was a teacher for 3 years before leaving to pursue an alternative career. She is currently studying Accounting at Western Governors University. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys cooking/baking, line dancing, road trips and volunteering at her church.
Job Titles:
- Staff Accountant, Tax Dept
Rachel was born and raised in Northern Illinois and moved to Clarksville in 2020. She received her bachelor's degree in business administration & finance with a minor in accounting from Rockford University in 2018 and have been working as a tax accountant ever since. She got married in 2017 and has two daughters. When she's not working, she enjoys hunting with her husband and daughters, going to the gym, and working as a realtor to help others find their dream home.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Tax Dept
Reed is a follower of Jesus and is married to his best friend. Together, they have two daughters. Reed graduated from MTSU in December of 2020 with a degree in Accounting. Reed started with Puryear & Noonan in the internship program and is currently a staff accountant in the tax department. He also has an Associate of Ministry in Intercultural Studies and is the director of a program called Community Club which hosts fun events for adults with special needs. In his spare time, Reed loves to travel, be outside, and meet people from different countries
Ron is a Partner in our tax department working primary with high net worth individuals and their businesses. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. Ron is married to his high school sweetheart and they have two daughters.
Ron has been with the firm since January 1982 becoming a Partner in 1989. Outside the office Ron enjoys riding his motorcycle and traveling with his family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Tax Department Partner
Sean is a partner in our tax department. He has experience with many different industries, and primarily works with individuals, businesses, and trust. Sean has a background that involves years of audit and consulting experience that allows him to focus on the big picture for all of his clients.
Sean was born and raised in Nashville and received his accounting degree from the University of Tennessee, followed by his Masters of Accountancy at Belmont University. Sean is a member of The Church at Avenue South, where he serves as a deacon. In his time off, he enjoys volunteering with his church and trying to improve his golf game.
Senita is the Office Manager and has the pleasure of trying to keep everyone in order! Senita graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in Business Administration, and joined William Puryear & Co. in 1989. Senita has been married to her husband, Terry, for 30 years, and they have two beautiful daughters. Senita loves to hike and go camping. She is also an avid traveler and loves to go on any type of cruise. She has a big extended family and loves spending time with them. Senita's all-time favorite thing to do is find a bargain - on anything and everything!
Job Titles:
- Senior Accountant, Audit Dept
- Senior Tax Accountant
Seth is a senior tax accountant with a primary focus on preparation of business, individual and nonprofit tax returns. He is a native of Jonesborough, Tennessee and received his degree in accounting and corporate finance from East Tennessee State University.
Following graduation in 2011, he began his career with a regional accounting firm in Bristol, VA with a focus in taxation and small businesses. After several years, he was able to work for firms closer to home assisting many clients across the business spectrum with tax and accounting issues.
He currently resides in Limestone, Tennessee with his wife Amanda and three children, Connor, Savannah and Levi. He enjoys gardening, coaching little league & basketball, being involved in church and spending time with family & friends.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Tax Department
- Senior Manager, Tax Dept.
Sherry is a member of our tax department and has 20+ years' experience in many areas of taxation including corporations, partnerships, and high net worth individuals. She began her career at PHHW, PLC after graduating from Middle Tennessee State University. Sherry fills her off time traveling with her kids to their many hockey and soccer games.
Stephanie joined William Puryear & Co. in 1996 and works in the audit and accounting services departments. She also works on special consulting engagements as well as merger and acquisition transactions. She enjoys getting to know her clients and being an advisor to help them meet their goals.
Stephanie received her accounting degree from Western Kentucky University and her master's in accounting from The Massey School at Belmont.
She lives in Hendersonville with her husband, Jason, and their son, Aaron. She enjoys going to the lake, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and all things to do with organizing!
Job Titles:
- Head of P & N 's Tax Department
- Partner - in - Charge of Tax
Susan is the head of P&N's Tax Department. A native Nashvillian, Susan received her accounting degree from Belmont University after study at Denver's Regis University and Vanderbilt, back home in Nashville. She began her career as Revenue Agent with the IRS, and her experience and continuing relationships with agency professionals have provided a unique knowledge base for addressing complex client tax issues. In addition to tax expertise, Susan has more than thirty years' public accounting experience working with nonprofit boards, small businesses, individuals, and trusts. She was CFO of a real estate development company and has acted as interim CFO for numerous small and medium-sized businesses.
Dedicated to expanding the range of P&N services, Susan has been central to the development of the firm's international practice, participating in a wide range of conferences and organizations connecting colleagues and clients with the opportunities extended by a global economy.
Susan is an active athlete with a strong passion for the outdoors. With her partner Bill and two grown children she has hiked Machu Pichu, taken flying lessons near Alaska's Denali National Park, and worked as camp cook on a Montana horse packing camp adventure. Yoga, running and meditation keep the challenges of deadline-driven responsibilities at bay.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager
- Senior Manager, Tax Dept
Troy is a Senior Manager in the tax service department where he spends most of his time consulting with clients on tax planning and preparation of business and individual returns. He enjoys being part of his client's team as an objective advisor. Originally from Canton, Ohio, Troy received his accounting degree from Auburn University. He moved to Nashville in 1997 and then permanently in 2001.
Troy's path to accounting started with a Big Four firm then with a couple local firms before landing at the former PHHW in December of 2006. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his three children and coaching their teams or watching their various activities as well as playing golf and tennis. He serves on several not-for-profit boards and enjoys giving back to the community.