Education:  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting from the University of Tennessee.

Professional & Community:   American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). Has served as treasurer of the Greater Knoxville Beautification Board and is a Past President of the Cedar Bluff-Farragut Optimist Club

Mr. Royster has been in the public accounting field since 1980, which includes four years of experience with a national accounting firm.

His experience includes services to a wide variety of clients, including manufacturing, wholesale distributors, software development/sales, savings and loan companies, broadcasting, construction, government, and healthcare.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with high honors, major in accounting, University of Tennessee.

Professional & Community:  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), Estate Planning Council, Taxation Committee - Knoxville Chapter of TSCPA;  Central Baptist Church of Fountain City - Past member of Personnel Committee, Past Chair-Budget/Finance Committee, Past member of Board of Trustees Serves on the Board of A Hand Up for Women - Knox County Christian Women's Job Corps

Ms. Raines has practiced public accounting since 1978, primarily in taxation. Her experience includes services to a wide variety of clients, including manufacturing, retail, wholesale distributors, and services.

Education:  Bachelor of Science from Carson-Newman College with a major in accounting in 1990 and Master of Accountancy, University of Tennessee - 1991

Professional & Community:  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA),  Member of Salem Baptist Church, Knoxville

Ms. Herrell has practiced public accounting since 1993, primarily in taxation.

Education:  Bachelor of Science from University of Tennessee in 1996 with a major in accounting.

Professional & Community: Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) - Member, Vice President of Education, & Taxation Committee Chairperson (Knoxville Chapter); Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) - Member; Singleton B. Wolfe Memorial Tax Conference - Former Board Member; TSPCA State Tax Committee - Former Member; First Baptist Concord - Member.

Ms. Blackwood has practiced public accounting since 1997, primarily in taxation.