Bill is a 1973 graduate of the University of Florida. He received his CPA certificate in 1978 and is licensed to practice public accounting in the state of Florida. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and the Estate Planning Council of Gainesville. He is a past President of the North Central Florida Chapter of the FICPA.

Bill's experience encompasses federal and state taxation, financial and estate planning, litigation support, business valuations, business sales and acquisitions, business consulting and auditing of private companies and local governments. Bill has over 35 years of diversified accounting and tax experience and his most valued business knowledge and technical ability has been gained over the years by serving the diverse needs of the firm's clients in a continually changing business environment.

Suzannah Gudmundsen has been a resident of Florida since 1973. She graduated with high honors from the University of Florida in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1982 and began her career with McDavid, Jones & Company in the same year.

Before joining our firm, Suzannah was employed by the Office of the Auditor-General, where she was primarily involved in audit fieldwork of State and County Agencies. Since joining our firm, she audited municipalities, governmental grants, non-profit organizations, and private companies. Suzannah also provides accounting and tax services to our small business clients and individuals. Additionally, she provides assistance with business valuations and litigation support services.

Suzannah is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Sarah Poteet joined our firm in 2022. She graduated from Hodges University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1996, in the state of Florida. Sarah's work experience has been concentrated in the areas of taxation and accounting for small businesses and individuals. She has in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and experience with QuickBooks accounting programs. Sarah enjoys assisting our clients with their federal, state and local taxation needs.

Ken Bryant began his career in public accounting in 1992 when he was employed by a local CPA firm in Ft. Myers, Florida. Ken earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1994, and was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1995. He earned his Master's degree in accounting and taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2009. Ken's work experience has been concentrated in the areas of taxation and accounting for small businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations. He has in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and experience with QuickBooks accounting programs.

Ken is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Derrick Park joined our firm in 2023. He graduated from Robert H. Smith School of Business (University of Maryland) in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and recently earned an Masters in Business Administration degree from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Derrick’s work experience has been in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax preparation for partnerships, corporations, and high-net worth individuals. He also has in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and tax software. He enjoys playing sports especially soccer and tennis in his free time.

Tiffany Durrance joined McDavid, Jones & Company in 2022 and manages our client Accounting Department. She has over 10 years of experience providing accounting and bookkeeping services. Tiffany prepares all monthly financial statements for our small business clients and assumes responsibility for preparing all federal and state payroll tax returns.

Additionally, Tiffany serves as our Computer Network Manager and maintains our software library.

Jane Tyrie joined McDavid, Jones & Company in 2008 and manages the administrative support for the firm. In addition, she assists with our reception area. She has over 30 years of experience in professional firms and is trained in the use of office equipment, computers, and specialized software. Jane also oversees our time and billing program and our electronic filing system.

Rachel Dowling joined McDavid, Jones & Company in 2022 and manages our front reception area. She is trained in the use of computer systems and specialized software programs.