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Russell, CPA - Timothy L. Russell, CPA office (864) 583-1476 cell (864) 706-1730 As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at Elliott & Painter, Tim’s primary areas of practice include closely held businesses, individuals, fiduciary, nonprofit tax returns, and tax planning. He also handles business consulting and financial statement preparation. Tim began his career in public accounting over 40 years ago and brings significant experience with nonprofit and governmental experience to his role at Elliott & Painter. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is licensed to practice in South Carolina and North Carolina. He is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. 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He also worked at Spartanburg School District 7, where he managed bill payments, fixed asset valuations, and summer workers. He holds a B.S. in Accounting with a minor in Philosophy from Wofford College. Drew is involved with Salkehatchie mission trips renovating homes in low-income neighborhoods throughout the Southeastern United States. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and saxophone, hiking, calligraphy, and playing disc golf. https://www.elliottpainter.com/andrew-wheeler daily 0.75 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/29e22ad1-c48f-475b-877b-b6ea8afc5904/Andrew-Whelchel-1125x1500.jpg Andrew Wheeler - Andrew Wheeler, CPA (864) 583-1476 As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at Elliott & Painter, Andrew Wheeler brings a broad range of experience working with both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. His areas of practice include business and individual taxation, as well as financial statement reviews, compilations, and tax preparation. He also has experience in nonprofit financial statement reporting and compliance. Andrew is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA). Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, he worked in the mortgage industry and collaborated with various nonprofit organizations. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University. In his free time, Andrew enjoys being outdoors, spending time with his family, and watching college football. He and his wife are big Clemson fans and love attending games whenever they can. https://www.elliottpainter.com/denise-smith-cpa daily 0.75 2023-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/783e1303-bf17-49d2-9229-eb5199db632c/Denise-Smith-1125x1500.jpg Denise Smith, CPA - DENISE SMITH, CPA Partner 864-274-3925 Denise is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 43 years of accounting, auditing, assurance, consulting, compliance, and taxation experience. Prior to joining Elliott & Painter, she was a partner at a local CPA firm and a director with a Southeast Regional CPA firm, where she served in the firm’s Owner-Managed Business Industry Group, Education and Not-for-Profit Industry Group, and Estate and Trusts Industry Group. She was also a graduate of that firm’s Leadership program and served as a course instructor for their internal training programs. She has extensive experience serving the needs of clients in a variety of industries and closely held businesses, including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional service firms, not-for-profit entities, governmental, employee benefit plans, construction, and contractors. She has provided tax, compliance, and consulting services to individuals, not-for-profit entities, and other business-type entities and provides tax and compliance services for trusts and estates. Denise is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Her membership in professional organizations includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA). She currently serves as Treasurer of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church and is an Advisory Board member of Hannah’s Hope Ministries, Inc. She is married to Scott, has a daughter, Tabatha, and is a grandmother of three grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family in her free time. https://www.elliottpainter.com/kimberly-s-mcmillan-cpa daily 0.75 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/d26cc08f-e1c0-4e0f-aa52-b627b1fb4b1e/Kim-1125x1500.jpg Kimberly S. McMillan, CPA - Kimberly S. McMillan, CPA (864) 583-1476 Kimberly is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 24 years of experience in accounting, including corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, and individual tax preparation. Before joining Elliott & Painter, she worked for a local CPA firm. Kimberly graduated magna cum laude from Converse College with a B.A. in Accounting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She has been married to Henry for 32 years and has four children and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs in her free time. https://www.elliottpainter.com/victoria-pierce daily 0.75 2023-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/4283bb04-8d1a-410d-8ae1-880b36978d07/Victoria-Pierce-1125x1500.jpg https://www.elliottpainter.com/marie-edmonds daily 0.75 2023-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/a123d8eb-e5b5-4660-b5b8-1a15c8098a1f/Marie-Edmonds-1125x1500.jpg https://www.elliottpainter.com/jay-gibson-cpa daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/0209a354-1495-4f91-84c0-ae8f78e04f47/Jay-Gibson-1125x1500.jpg Jay Gibson, CPA - Jay Gibson, CPA (478) 319-2579 As a Partner and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Elliott & Painter, Jay leads the Charleston, SC office. His leadership is pivotal in broadening the firm's reach into the dynamic Lowcountry market, mirroring the services offered by the main Elliott & Painter’s Spartanburg office. Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, Jay worked for a full-service accounting firm in Charleston for a decade, most recently serving as a manager overseeing that firm’s audit and assurance practice. He also managed a substantial client portfolio with a focus on tax preparation and advisory. During his tenure there, Jay represented the firm through memberships with both the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association (SCCIA) and the Friendly Society. Originally from Macon, GA, Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Middle Georgia State University. Jay's dedication to his profession extends beyond the office. He’s an active member and Treasurer for the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston, contributes as a Board Member for the Risk Management Association (RMA) of Charleston, and maintains membership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Outside the office, Jay enjoys saltwater fishing, golfing, cooking, trips to the beach, and following college football. He and his wife, Amanda, find joy in raising their daughter James Grace. https://www.elliottpainter.com/spartanburg-cpas daily 0.75 2024-11-18 https://www.elliottpainter.com/charleston-cpas daily 0.75 2024-11-18 https://www.elliottpainter.com/ann-kaye daily 0.75 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/d4589cce-df80-4f31-bf12-34d8fcb27cac/Ann-Kaye-1125x1500.jpg https://www.elliottpainter.com/zach-hartzog daily 0.75 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/dd900cb7-37b0-424f-a1e4-f37ea95f14c2/Zach-Hartzog_1125x1500.jpg Zach Hartzog - ZACH HARTZOG (843) 972-8047 As a senior accountant at Elliott & Painter, Zach handles business and individual tax preparation and bookkeeping for the firm’s Charleston clients. He also assists with audit work. A lifelong resident of the Charleston area, he is passionate about helping small businesses succeed. Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, Zach spent 13 years in private and public sector accounting, including management, payroll, HR, and financial reporting to ownership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of Charleston. He is active with the Berkeley County School District Book Buddy program and is a member of the Hibernian Society. Outside the office, Zach enjoys fishing with his daughters, weekend pick-up ice hockey, and crème brûlée with the missus. https://www.elliottpainter.com/laura-izaguirre daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/aa8faa1e-c281-493f-a309-710013684e93/Laura-Izaguirre-1_1125x1500.jpg Laura Izaguirre - LAURA IZAGUIRRE (843) 972-8047 As an administrative professional at Elliott & Painter, Laura manages the Charleston office and supports the firm’s CPAs by greeting and assisting clients and fielding office communications. Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, Laura worked in retail management for over 20 years. She holds an Associate of Hotel/Motel Management from Nassau Community College in New York and a Medical Secretary Certificate from Lanier Technical College in Georgia. Originally from Long Island, New York, Laura moved to Georgia, where she raised three daughters. She currently resides in Charleston. In her free time, she enjoys working out, shopping, and spending time with her five grandchildren and is looking forward to another on the way. https://www.elliottpainter.com/rebecca-jordan daily 0.75 2024-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/b950aac0-58b3-4829-9ca6-5d04122ccb80/RebeccaJordan-1125x1500-1.jpg Rebecca Jordan - REBECCA JORDAN (864) 583-1476 Rebecca is a staff accountant at Elliott & Painter, handling tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll. Before joining the Elliott & Painter team, she worked in public accounting for seven years. She has a Master of Accountancy from Gardner-Webb University, a bachelor’s in mathematics from USC Upstate, and a bachelor’s in political science from USC Upstate. 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She holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Accounting from Wofford College. In her free time, Lauren enjoys playing board games, reading, and painting. https://www.elliottpainter.com/jamie-roberts daily 0.75 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/0f4c1f17-8a50-4225-92e2-041b7a3939c3/Jaime-1125x1500.jpg Jamie Roberts - JAMIE ROBERTS (864) 583-1476 As a staff accountant at Elliott & Painter, Jamie is responsible for payroll preparation, quarterly and annual payroll return preparation, client write-ups, and tax return preparation. She joined the Elliott & Painter team in 2025. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. When Jamie isn’t working, she loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys shopping for antiques, baking, sewing, quilting, and enjoying the outdoors. https://www.elliottpainter.com/lakisha-tice daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61aa53cf2aef5e26d765375d/486ba215-edc3-450a-ac4b-50874a351b96/Lakisha-Tice-1125x1500.jpg Lakisha Tice - Lakisha Tice (864) 583-1476 Lakisha serves as an administrative assistant at Elliott & Painter, bringing 25 years of customer service and six years of administrative support experience to her role. She enjoys staying organized, helping others, and maintaining daily operations efficiently. Her strong customer service background has shaped her communication skills and positive, flexible approach to work. Outside of the office, she's a dedicated animal lover with four dogs and two cats and is actively involved in fostering animals. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing euchre and board games, and traveling whenever possible. She brings the same care, reliability, and enthusiasm to her work as she does to the things she loves.