Our Team
Bill King
Bill King
CPA – Founder, Chief Financial Officer
Bill King has an extensive background in all aspects of the accounting profession. In addition to the preparation of corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns, he emphasizes prospective tax planning designed to minimize your income tax burden.
David Hinkle
David Hinkle
Partner, Chief Executive Officer
CEO of VPI Business Advisors, David is past President CEO and co-owner of National Book Warehouse, Inc. (NBW). David helped pioneer the specialty retail segment of the business, and oversaw all leasing, construction and lease administration for the Company’s permanent store base which he helped grow to 123 locations.
Judd Arnold
Judd Arnold
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer
Born in the Bristol, TN area, Judd Arnold is the son of an accomplished engineer/inventor. With an innate eye for systems & statistics, solutions and trends. Mr. Arnold decided to major in business, with a focus both on Marketing & Business Management. Jared serves as the hub for all Strategic Marketing production services for VPI clients.
Jared Cullop
Jared Cullop
Partner, President of Marketing Services
Jared Cullop, President of Marketing Services for VPI, has a very long list of skills for the job. He has lead the growth of many businesses throughout America, many of them from initial concept to success. Jared serves as the hub for all Strategic Marketing production-based services for VPI clients.
Anita S. Brown
Anita S. Brown
Accounting Supervisor
Anita has diversified experience with a variety of industries and has significant experience in small business consulting and accounting for local and state taxes. Anita is a Certified QuickBooks Advisor and Trainer. Her previous experience includes practicing with the local office of a regional certified public accounting firm…
Susan Lowry
Susan Lowry
Senior Accountant
Susan's success as a professional accountant/bookkeeper can be attributed to her many years of experience in the accounting arena with varied clientele. She is known for her integrity, attention to detail, awareness of time-sensitive deadlines, sensitivity to client needs and her ability to build long-term business relationships.
Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson
President of Printing Services / Business Advisor
In 2002, Mark combined his backgrounds in printing management, marketing, and sales by acquiring two Sir Speedy Printing Centers in Knoxville. After 7 years of operating as a franchisee; growing sales and cutting expenses, he had the opportunity to combine forces with VPI Business Advisors.
Rod Rzezutko
Rod Rzezutko
Business Advisor
Rod has over 40 years of experience in the metal removal industry holding positions in machining, marketing, sales, sales management and as a company owner. Analyzing and determining effective corporate strategies to achieve management, national sales and marketing objectives…
Keith Thompson
Keith Thompson
President of Commercial Reality Division / Business Advisor
R. Keith Thompson is Co – Founder and President of VPI Commercial Realty. He is a principal of Hemisphere Property Group, Inc. a small privately owned development company. Mr. Thompson, through his companies specializes in the acquisition, entitlement, and development of open air mixed use shopping centers…
Jarrod Arnold
Jarrod Arnold
Principal Broker
Jarrod Arnold has a wealth of knowledge in the arena of direct personal sales. His career has benefited from formal education as well as hands on experience in the field for over 10 years. Dedication and a desire for excellence are just a couple of traits you will notice when working with him.
Andrea Hayes
Andrea Hayes
Executive Assistant
Andrea is a United States Air Force wife of 13 years and has lived in 4 States and 2 Foreign Countries. She and her husband, Kirk, are in the process of adopting their second child. Her hobbies include ballroom dancing, horseback riding, camping, Girl Scouts with her daughter, target and skeet shooting, church activities and traveling.
Ed Erdmann
Ed Erdmann
Advisor
Ed Erdmann has extensive experience in financial and general management which includes twenty-three years as a corporate officer including positions as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Ed’s skills are primarily in the retail sector, but include manufacturing and entertainment as well.