Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals is always here to serve you in the growth of your business. Learn more about us and what we do.
Bill King
Bill King
CPA – Founder, Chief Financial Officer
Bill 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
David’s role as CEO includes Business Development for both VPI and the company’s clients. In addition, David works with a diverse group of clients ranging from small business owners and entrepreneurs to professional athletes. David also works with new business start-ups and early-stage companies in developing their strategies…
Juddy Arnold
Juddy Arnold
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer
Born in the Bristol, TN area, Juddy is the son of an accomplished engineer/inventor. With an innate eye for systems & statistics, solutions and trends. Juddy decided to major in business, with a focus both on Marketing & Business Development. Juddy guides VPI client-businesses in the vetting process of new ideas and product validity evaluations.
Jared Cullop
Jared Cullop
Partner, President of Strategic Marketing Services
Jared has a very long list of skills for the job. He has lead the growth of 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.
Keith Thompson
Keith Thompson
President of Commercial Reality Division / Business Advisor
Keith is Co – Founder and President of VPI Commercial Realty. He is a principal of Hemisphere Property Group, Inc. a small privately owned development company. Keith, through his companies specializes in the acquisition, entitlement and development of open air mixed use shopping centers.
Jarrod Arnold
Jarrod Arnold
Principal Broker
Jarrod 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.
Jos Adams
Jos Adams
Business Advisor
Jos has an extremely long resume, as he has lead international trade arrangements and even owned a marketing company with companies such as Coca-Cola on his list of clients. Today, his understanding of the business environment and investment capital world equip him as a top VPI Advisor.
Ed Erdmann
Ed Erdmann
Business Advisor
Ed 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.
Nicole Thurman
Nicole Thurman
Assistant of Strategic Marketing Services
Nicole is part of VPI’s Marketing division. She is an adventure seeking traveler who has learned the art of identifying what businesses need and how to help them achieve it through various sales and marketing strategies. She has gained her experience in a variety markets and cultures across the United States including Western North Carolina, the Hawaiian Islands, her home town on the Gulfcoast and the greater Knoxville area.