Our Staff
We are small-business specialist and have designed our practice to meet the needs of and provide solutions for today's small business and individuals. Meet the team with which you will be working.
J. Wayne Lester, CPA | wayne@cpajwlester.com
Wayne is responsible for the overall management and operation of the practice. He brings experience from an international accounting firm. He has served as the controller of two multimillion-dollar corporations. Since 1989 he has worked with small businesses and individuals advising in tax, accounting and general business matters.
Laurel H. “Dolly” Lester | dolly@cpajwlester.com
Dolly has worked in the firm from the time it was established. Her responsibilities are accounting and firm administration.
Barbara “Barbie” Cleghorn | barbie@cpajwlester.com
Barbie has been employed by the firm for more than 14 years. Her primary duties include accounting and the related business taxes including payroll and sales taxes and personal property tax reports. By virtue of her tenure with the firm, she is knowledgeable in many areas.
Carlton “Bud” Winslow | bud@cpajwlester.com
Bud has been with the firm for more than 7 years. His primary responsibilities are in the areas of income taxation for corporations, partnerships and sole proprietors. He also advises clients regarding QuickBooks, general accounting and individual and business tax planning.
Sue Manning | sue@cpajwlester.com
Sue has been with the firm for more than 3 years. She manages and performs all duties related to the payroll service the firm offers through its affiliate, Perfect Payday, Inc. She also performs numerous administrative duties within the office.
Peggy Rutledge | peggy@cpajwlester.com
Peggy’s exclusive duty is the preparation of individual income tax returns. She comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in this arena.