Professional Experience

Graham has more than 41 years of experience working in public accounting, providing tax, accounting, auditing and consulting services. Graham started his public accounting career with Koonce, Wooten & Haywood, LLP in the Raleigh, North Carolina area in 1981. He was promoted to partner in 1988 and managing partner in 2003 until the merger with Dean Dorton on July 1, 2022.

Graham has experience working with closely-held and family-owned businesses and their owners, including high-net-worth individuals. He also has extensive experience with private foundations, trusts, estates and gift tax. Graham has been involved with mergers and acquisitions of various businesses.

Graham has extensive experience with Construction, Home Builders, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retail and Professional Services industries.

Professional Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Construction Financial Management Association

Community Involvement

• Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen, Chairman/Treasurer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1980, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC