Bill hails from Brookfield, Illinois, where he lived until being drafted by the US Army in 1964. He retired from the Army in 1984 and from Civil Service in 2001. His first Army assignment was Chaplain’s Assistant in Bremerhaven, Germany, where he married the Post Chaplain’s secretary, Inge.
Bill became interested in accounting while serving as an American Legion Post Adjutant in the Panama Canal Zone (1971-1976). When the Army stationed him at Fort Bragg, NC in 1977, he and Inge bought their first home in Fayetteville, where they still live today. As homeowners, they decided it was time to learn more about income taxes. Bill and Inge both worked for H&R Block until Inge opened her own business in their home in 1980. Bill worked for her part-time until his retirement from Civil Service when he became the full-time staff.
Always striving to learn more about accounting and taxes, Bill became an Enrolled Agent in April 1985 and graduated from Campbell University in December 1985 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude. He is also accredited in taxation (Accredited Tax Advisor), accounting (Accredited Business Advisor), and older adult issues (Elder Care Specialist) by the Accreditation Council for Accounting and Taxation, Inc.
Bill joined the Cape Fear Chapter in 1981, the North Carolina Society of Accountants in 1984, and the National Society of Accountants in 1986. He is the editor of the Cape Fear Insight, which he started while he was Chapter President in 2002.
President
John L. Blanton
I was born in Kingsport, TN in 1948...Presently live in Randleman, NC with wife Susan. Attended Appalachian State and graduated from Winsalm College with accounting degree in 1970. Began accounting career with past president Jack E. Williams in Boone in 1970. Joined the NCSA in 1971 as an associate member and became full member in 1973. Moved to Winston Salem in 1973 and began practice with past presidents Ike Worrell and Larry Simpson. Became board member in 1975, and served as Treasurer, VP and President-elect until 1982. Joined past president J.R. Lawson in accounting practice in 1981 to present.
I married the former Susan Jarrett on August 13, 1993. We have two sons, a daughter, two daughter-in-laws, the two most beautiful little girls, my granddaughters Rayney and Bailey and our newest addition grandson Jonah.
President Elect
Cheryl C. Hudson
Cheryl Culbreth Hudson was born, raised and still lives in a small community called Eastover. Cheryl married Chris Hudson on March 29, 1986. They have two children; Collin and Clayton.
Cheryl attended Fayetteville Technical Institute in 1985 and 1986. She was hired by Bobby Murphy and Florence Black, Murphy and Black Accountants, in November 1985. Being raised in a family business, bookkeeping was like a second nature. After having her first child, she left accounting and went to work for the Cumberland County Register of Deeds. Cheryl returned to accounting five years later and was rehired by Bobby Murphy and Florence Black. June 1, 2005, Cheryl opened a small accounting office in Eastover in order to be near her family.
Cheryl passed the IRS exam in May 2000 and is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. In May 2002 she received her accreditation in taxation and accountancy from the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, Inc. She holds memberships in the National Society of Accountants, North Carolina Society of Accountants (NCSA), and the Cape Fear Chapter of the NCSA.
Treasurer
M. Louise Pistole
M Louise Pistole was born and raised in Charlotte where she still resides and maintains her business, Accounting Plus.
Louise attended Central Piedmont Community College and Kings College in Charlotte, NC. Upon completion, she went to work for a local CPA firm and was primarily assigned to audits. Due to the extensive travel involved and having a young child at home, she left the firm and began her own practice in 1986.
She joined the North Carolina Society of Accountants in 1990 and has been active in the Charlotte Chapter since that time. Her primary involvement at both the State and Chapter levels has always been with Membership, her true passion. She has served on the Board of Directors along with the Member CPE, Chapter Promotions, Convention, Nominating and Membership Committees. Louise became an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service in 1996 and also, received her Accredited Tax Advisor credential in 1996. She is currently a member of the National Society of Accountants, the North Carolina Society of Accountants and the Charlotte Chapter, the National Association of Tax Professionals, the National Society of Enrolled Agents and the North Carolina Chapter.
Louise's civic commitment is with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce where she has served seven years on the Board of Directors. She has also spent 30 years serving in the Outreach Ministry of her church. Of all the positions and memberships mentioned, Louise's most beloved honor is being 'Mimi' to her grandchildren, Jack and Katie.
Margie is a native and resident of Asheboro, NC, where she attended and graduated from Asheboro High School. She entered the accounting field at age 16, on her first job at local variety store. Margie attended and graduated from Maison de Paris Beauty College in 1973 and maintains a license in cosmetology. After completing this degree, she graduated from Randolph Community College with a double major in Business Administration and Accounting in 1984. She also attended NC State and GRCC studying accounting and taxes.
Margie joined Central Chapter in 1985 and in 1988 became a full member of NCSA. She has served on and chaired many committees with NCSA including serving as a board member for NCSA numerous terms. Margie has served as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for Central Chapter through the years and currently is Vic President of Central Chapter. She joined NSA in 1992 and has earned her accreditation as an Accredited Tax Advisor in 2008 and Accredited Tax Preparer in 2002. She also has served as a committee member on committees of NSA as well as co-chair under the leadership of Wanda Samek, Past President of NSA. Margie has been a member of National Society of Tax Preparers and is a Notary Public. She has also served on various community committees.
She decided to enter the accounting field full-time in 1996. Margie is the proud mother of Brigette Strider Welton, mother in law to Paul Welton and “MeMaw” to Nicholas and Benjamin Welton, her pride and joy.
