Our Team

Kerri Burkhart began her accounting career in 1996 after graduating from Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, WV with a BS degree in Accounting. She joined the firm in 2001 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).  She currently serves as an at-large board member of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the VSCPA.

Kerri has been a principal with Hottel & Willis, P.C. for over fifteen years, and assumed the managing principal role in October 2015. She enjoys using her experience to work directly with individuals, closely-held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and estates and trusts in the practice areas of accounting, tax, and a variety of other consulting and advisory services.

She values the relationships she has developed over the years with both clients and colleagues. “I have been blessed with strong mentors throughout my career,” she says. “I am so proud to be part of a firm that has maintained a solid reputation and commitment to excellence for five decades. We truly appreciate the continued trust and confidence our clients have in the firm.  A foundation of trust and solid relationships are what drives the firm's success.  I never take that for granted.”

Kerri places a high level of importance on her leadership role with the firm and encouraging and motivating her team members to find their highest value of contribution within the organization. “My definition of success has evolved exponentially since taking on the managing principal role and it no longer served me well to define my success strictly by my billable hour. Success for me is helping other people thrive. To know that I have had made a positive impact in their journey, whether it be in mentoring and education, navigating career decisions, advising, and guiding business or financial decisions, or offering counsel in overall quality of life decisions, that has become my measure of success.”

Kerri believes strongly in giving back to the community. She enjoys being an active member of the Winchester Rotary Club, having previously served on the board, and now volunteering time for Club projects and events.  She is also involved with the Winchester Rotary Club Charitable Foundation, currently serving as President.  She served for 18 years on the board of the Adult Care Center in Winchester, a non-profit day program for adults who are coping with physical or cognitive challenges caused by Alzheimer's disease, ending her tenure in December 2019.   

Kerri resides in Martinsburg, WV with her husband, Larry.  They are active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoy spending time with family and friends, and frequently heading to Fenwick Island, DE for time near the shore.  Kerri also loves spending time with her son, Nick, who is currently attending West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

Jonathan joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in December 2016 as the firm's senior audit manager.  Not only does Jonathan come to the team with extensive management expertise, but his background in both audit and tax work prove to be a benefit in helping both individual and business clients with advisory and consulting matters.  In December 2019, Jonathan was promoted to principal with the firm. 

Before joining the team, Jonathan served as a financial reporting manager for American Woodmark Corporation in Winchester. “I am a numbers guy and enjoy getting to help our clients provide accurate, reliable quality financial statements that can be used as benchmarks, as well as measure financial performance.”

Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Shepherd University in May 2011. Volunteering his professional talents, he has served as treasurer for Habitat for Humanity of Winchester-Frederick-Clarke.

In his free time, Jonathan loves spending time with his wife and three children. He also enjoys playing golf on the weekends and loves playing a good game of cards.

Angela brings over 20 years of experience in individual, closely-held business, and nonprofit taxation, QuickBooks consulting, and advisory services. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of CPAs, and is serving her first term as a board member on the Virginia Board of Accountancy, upon her June 2023 appointment to the position by the governor. Being a believer in giving back to her community, Angela served on the Frederick County Finance Committee for over ten years. She volunteers her time at the WATTS shelter and is currently the treasurer of Burnt Factory Church. A graduate of Shenandoah University, Angela resides in Frederick County, VA with her husband, Jason and son, Teddy. She enjoys spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling to new places.

“I believe small business is the heartbeat of the local economy. I find it very rewarding to assist business owners in making their dreams a reality. I’m excited to be part of this team to help our clients succeed in attaining their personal and business goals.”

Tyler joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in January 2018, bringing with him more than four years of experience.

A graduate from Roanoke College, where he received B.A.’s in Accounting and Finance in 2013, Tyler started his career as a tax associate. During those years, Tyler worked on tax preparation and tax planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts. 

In addition to his tax expertise, Tyler plays an important role in supporting firm IT matters, and is a valued resource for all H&W team members for questions and support around IT issues and questions.

“I enjoy the line of work because every person and business is different, so every project is a new challenge. Taxes can be very complex. I enjoy helping people prepare, understand, formulate, and execute a plan best suited for them and their situation.”

Being a Winchester native, Tyler enjoys the fact that he is able to serve the local community through his work.

When not at the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and playing his trombone.

Thomas joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in August 2024, bringing with him a decade of experience.

Thomas graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University in 2014 with a B.S. in Accounting. During his career in public accounting, he has worked on individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns. He is also experienced in providing consulting services to individuals and businesses with a specialization in medical consulting.

"What I enjoy most about my position is the opportunity to build meaningful business and personal relationships with clients. I take great satisfactions in knowing that my efforts contribute to a strong, trusting partnership. For me, it's important that clients feel value and understood. I focus on listering to their needs, addressing their concerns, and delivering personalized solutions. Seeing clients recognize that I genuinely care about their success and well-being is incredibly rewarding. This connection not only strengthens our professional relationship but also fosters a positive and collaborative environment."

Outside of work, Thomas enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, pickleball, and collecting vinyl records. He volunteers his time as the treasurer to the Rotary Club of the NSV and enjoys giving back to the community that he has lived in his entire life.

Jennifer Cordero relocated to the Shenandoah Valley, after a 16-year career in public accounting in Roanoke. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas, and completed accounting coursework at Virginia Western Community College and Hollins University before passing the CPA exam in 1999. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of CPAs.

Focusing on the firm’s small business clients, tax return preparation, and payroll services, Jennifer finds that her day-to-day work fulfills a need to work with numbers and expertly facilitate the accounting and bookkeeping needs of firm clients. “I enjoy bringing order to an accounting system,” she explains. “I enjoy working with clients who are interested in improving their business and personal accounting systems.”

Jennifer lives in downtown Winchester and loves to read, cook, do crossword puzzles and spend time with her three beautiful grandchildren.

Jason joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in February 2024, bringing with him more than 15 years of experience in public accounting.

A graduate of James Madison University, he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2008, Jason started his career as a staff accountant. During that time, he has worked on tax preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships and non-profit organizations as well as payroll preparation and QuickBooks® consulting. He has been a QuickBooks® ProAdvisor for over 6 years with a focus on both Desktop and Online versions. Previously, Jason taught small business seminars for QuickBooks certifications.

“The part of my job that I love the most is working with clients and helping them become more comfortable and confident when working with their financial information.”

Jason lives outside of Winchester. He is a member of the FOP Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and woodworking.

Justin spent two years as a seasonal intern with Hottel & Willis, P.C., before joining the firm as a full-time team member in September 2021.  

Justin is a May 2020 graduate of Shepherd University, where he majored in Accounting and served as president of the accounting club.  He received the 2020 Outstanding Club Member award for his contributions to the Club.  He graduated from West Virginia University in August 2021 with a Masters in Accountancy.  During his time at WVU he served as a teaching assistant.  In 2021, he was awarded the  Student Achievement Award from the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.

Lucy Harrison joined the firm in July 2015, bringing with her five years of experience in payroll and administrative support to the Hottel & Willis, P.C. team. A graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, she holds an undergraduate degree in business administration with a minor in accounting and “loves working with numbers and learning new things.”

In 2021, she was promoted to the role of staff accountant and enjoys working on individual and business tax returns and using her payroll experience to assist firm clients with their payroll needs.  

When away from the office, she enjoys reading, photography, crafting, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She resides in Chester Gap with her husband and her two children, Faith and Brantley.

Michelle Greene joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. with 30 years of experience in both private and public sector accounting. She graduated with a BA in Economics from Manhattanville College and took additional accounting courses at Kean University.

Michelle grew up in New Jersey, where she began her accounting career at a local CPA firm. While living in New Jersey, Michelle worked with diverse clients preparing taxes and financial statements as well as participating in audits. Subsequently, she worked with a construction and engineering firm, obtaining experience in payroll, general, and project accounting.

Since moving to Virginia in 2005, Michelle has worked as an accountant for government contractors engaged in internal controls, property reporting, and quality control. Having joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in December 2021, Michelle is enthusiastic to be provided with an opportunity to apply her abilities to new challenges. She is looking forward to having more direct client interaction and becoming more involved in the community.

Outside of her work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her three dogs as well as fostering other dogs as her time allows. She also enjoys travelling, gardening, and taking part in canine scent work trials with her dogs.

During her senior year at Shenandoah University, Cris joined Hottel & Willis as a tax season intern in 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an accounting concentration and is currently pursuing a Business Analytics Graduate Certificate. She began working as a part-time staff accountant in September 2023 while she continues her professional education by studying for the CPA exam.

“I look forward coming into the office each day knowing I will be learning something new. I have enjoyed gaining valuable payroll experience and getting to learn more about our clients.”

Outside of the office and her studies, Cris enjoys watching movies, going on day trips to explore museums, and trying out new dining spots.

Billy first joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in 2021 as an intern while majoring in accounting at Shenandoah University. After graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in May 2022, he began working at the firm full time. Billy is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at Shenandoah University while studying for the CPA exam.

"I enjoy helping the clients with their financial statements. Every day I work here I feel that I'm learning new things and for me it's really fun and exciting."

Billy is bilingual and can speak English and Tagalog fluently. His hobbies include playing videogames, going to the movies, and spending time with his cat.

Becky began her career at Hottel & Willis, P.C. in October 2017. Relatively new to the industry, she brings over 35 years of administrative and customer service experience in the health, human resources, and manufacturing industries.

Serving as an executive assistant, she is instrumental in the day-to-day management of the firm. “I have over 30 years of administrative experience, and over this time I’ve cultivated strong organizational and interpersonal skills that I embrace when working with our clients at Hottel & Willis, P.C.”

Becky is also a valuable asset to the firm's clients, assisting them in a number of ways with her always pleasant disposition and efficiency in her role as senior support associate.

When Becky is not at work, she enjoys a host of outdoor activities. Along with her love for nature, Becky stays healthy by doing yoga and pilates. She is also a devoted animal lover with an affinity for her feline friends.

Teresa Hoffman is a senior support associate at Hottel & Willis, P.C. Prior to joining the firm, Teresa held several positions in the administrative/managerial field. "No company has shown such interest in their employees as Hottel & Willis. I value the partner's work ethics as they always take time to meet the needs of their clients and are fully invested in their futures."

Employee engagement is central to a successful firm and Teresa is committed to maintaining a high level of communication. She is an influential force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and creativity to encourage others to work together and succeed for the betterment of our clients.

Teresa is inspired by her grandchildren, her love of music, fine dining, and is a wannabe trivia expert.

For more than 20 years, Tina Kulha has not only provided quality, professional services to the clients of Hottel & Willis, P.C., she has also been an integral part of the overall firm management. She ensures the firm’s internal operations run smoothly, thereby ensuring client services are unaffected by operational matters. Her tenure and experience allows her to be involved in all aspects of the firm, but she is delighted by the work saying, “Every day presents a new challenge and a new opportunity to work on an interesting project.”

Tina grew up in Bunker Hill, WV and resides in Winchester with her husband of more than twenty-five years. Their daughter, Christy, is a graduate of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and sewing, unless the weather is nice enough to be outside gardening.

Ami joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in November 2024. She brings over 20 years of experience from a career in customer service and office administration.

"I can tell Hottel & Willis truly cares about their clients and their employees. I'm excited to learn and grow in my position."

Originally from the West Coast, Ami moved to Winchester in 2021. Ami likes to spend time with her family and their three dogs. She enjoys traveling, live music, local restaurants, and coffee shops.

Kate joined Hottel & Willis, P.C. in November 2024, bringing with her 18 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience and two years in public accounting. During her career, Kate has provided financial statement preparation, business tax return preparation, and payroll services.

"I love working in the public accounting industry. Each day provides an opportunity to learn something new, work with a new client, or learn a new technique to make the client's accounting process a little bit simpler."

Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, reading, and baking.

Sheri began her accounting career in 1988 after graduating cum laude from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. For several years, Sheri worked in northeast Ohio with national and regional public accounting firms. In the fast-paced world of public accounting, Sheri worked with large international SEC clients, closely held manufacturing and service companies as well as in the health care sector. As priorities shifted, Sheri stepped away from public accounting, to focus energy on raising a family. During this time, she continued to work independently with not-for-profit organizations, small businesses, and individuals.

Sheri’s 25+ years’ experience in public accounting and business consulting provides a unique perspective and depth to organizations. Sheri’s acute listening skills enable her to understand clients’ issues and dig into the numbers to help them extract better business practices, improve profitability, and streamline operations.  Sheri is committed to helping clients succeed and delivering solutions to their most vexing challenges.

Sheri thrives on adventure and exploring the world. Sheri volunteers extensively at church and in the community, is a life-long learner and avid hiker. Husband, children, their spouses, and grandchildren are the center of her world. Sheri and her husband reside in Winchester with their children scattered across the United States.

Jim has been with the firm since its inception in 1971. He became partner with the firm in October 1981 and later assumed the role of managing partner until his retirement in May 2013. 

When he is not golfing, Jim continues to provide consulting and tax services to a number of firm clients. 

Jim lives in Stephens City and enjoys spending time with his granddaughter, Isabel.