Meet Our Team

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Dana Bryson

Owner

Dana Bryson, Owner

Dana has a true passion for hospitality, business, and helping others succeed by building the right team. In this day where Business Owners need more than a consultant, KZ Services fill a market gap in providing the Team that achieves goals by ‘good old fashion hard work’ accompanied by a ‘smarter way of doing things’. Who says you can’t work smarter AND harder! She understands what it means to be in business and aspires to share her expertise with others by supporting them in ways that allow the Owners to focus on earnings. With over 25 years of business experience, Dana currently owns and operates 2 hotels, a hospitality management company, an accounting firm, and a sports travel agency. She also practices real estate under a NC license by providing commercial property management services and business space procurement. In her leisure time, Dana enjoys coaching volleyball, and any team sport her son, Micah, plays, playing drums in the Praise Band at Clemmons First Baptist Church, exploring railroad systems with her other son, Kyler, fishing, and travelling to unique historic hotels with her Husband, Keith
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting from Salem College, NC Real Estate License, Chair of Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority, Board of Trustees Carolina University, Women in Business and Leadership Awards Recipient, Past Chair of Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, Keynote Speaker at Numerous Industry Symposiums, Drummer for Clemmons First Baptist Church Praise Band, Volleyball Coach at Salem Baptist Christian School

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Jeff Burns

Jeff Burns

Chief Operations Officer

Jeff Burns, Chief Operations Officer

Jeff is a retired Marine and held Top Secret Clearance as a Communications Center Supervisor exemplifying the United States Marine Corps Value in Honor, Courage, and Commitment. After serving his country, Jeff has continued his professional career by serving in Food and Beverage Operations, Cost & Managerial Accounting and Hotel Management. He recognizes that Food and Beverage is a critical component of successful hospitality operations and has a proven track record in delivering impactful results with a tactical approach. In addition to F&B Operations, Jeff is an experienced Controller focusing on Financial Budgeting, Reporting, Cost Reduction, & Profitability Management. Jeff has always been an adventure junky and sports enthusiast. Golf seems to be the sport he plays the most, and some of us think he is pretty good at it. For fun, you'll find him attending games and enjoying the outdoors.
Marine Corps, Accounting Degree

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Rob Lenentine

Rob Lenentine

Director of Accounting

Rob Lenentine, Director of Accounting

Rob proudly served as a NJ Firefighter. Just think about the person who runs towards the burning building while everyone else is running away. That’s Rob! He faces emergencies head on, even when it comes to accounting and tax issues. Even with all the accolades, earned certifications, degrees and awards, Rob humbly guides his clients with a servant’s heart. Early in his career, Rob spent time surfing the beaches of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and training for marathons. Now he trains business owners in the best practices for accounting and tax strategies. Rob attributes his motivational influence in marathon training to the likes of 1972 Munich Olympian Jeff Galloway. In his free time, you may find Rob spending time with Michele and Lilli enjoying the amenities and festivities that Winston-Salem has to offer such as baseball and classic ballet.
Certified Public Bookkeeper, BS in Accounting, CPA Candidate 2023 with over 20 years of experience, QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor Online and Desktop.

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Dee Jarvis

Client Service Office Manager/Staff Accountant

Dee Jarvis Client Service Office Manager/Staff Accountant

Dee has an extensive background in accounting and office management for various clients such as attorneys, surveying company, hotels, subcontractors, and trades services, as well as experience in property management. Dee’s leisure activities include spending time with her family and outdoor activities. She is currently working on her continuing education by pursuing a NC real estate license.
Bachelor of Science from High Point University, currently enrolled in Real Estate School.

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Katie Merrell

Katie Merrell

Client Service Office Manager/Staff Accountant

Katie Merrell, Client Service Office Manager/Staff Accountant

Katie’s time spent with Dana and the team span over 20 years providing accounting services to a variety of businesses such as a real estate firm, general contractor, hotels, subcontractors, and assisted livings. When it comes to record keeping and client relations, Katie takes great pride in what she does. She is a lover of all types of music and animals, and she enjoys lounging around a fire on a cool night with friends.

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Christy Hairston

Christy Hairston

Staff Accountant

Christy Hairston, Staff Accountant

Christy brings a wealth of knowledge to KZ Services from her various degrees in accounting, forensic science, and anthropology. She spent her recent eight years as a Tax Processor and Accountant for BB&T. Tax and Accounting are her specialties, but don’t be surprised if you hear a clarinet sound coming from her office. Christy is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and played Clarinet at Western Carolina University Marching Band. In her leisure time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband and children.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting, Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Anthropology, CPA Candidate, QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor

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Ana

Ana Richardson

Why work with a bookkeeping service? 

Good books make for a good business. However, many business owners struggle to find the time and energy to keep their books in order while overseeing all of the other elements that go into running a successful operation. If this sounds like you, then KZ Accounting is here to help you free up your valuable time so that you can focus on what matters most. Our team of experts are certified across the board in many different areas that we can fit your customized needs. 

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Expertise, efficiency, and exceptional service is what you can expect from kZ Accounting. Contact us today and learn how our accounting & bookkeeping services will help you.

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