Profile
Kimberly Peace
Founder and Tax Manager
Born and raised in Wilmington, Kim has seen Wilmington and the surrounding beaches evolve from a sleepy little vacation destination to a thriving city full of history, commerce, and tourism. Kim graduated from John T Hoggard High School in the early 1990’s and went on to attend UNCW, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.
For over 20 years now, Kim has engaged in professional accounting services. From individual and business tax return preparation and management of various diverse businesses to more complex tax-exempt organization reporting, sales tax reporting, annual report filings, and payroll, Kim has continually honed her skillset throughout her career. In addition to traditional accounting, she also handles the bookkeeping for small businesses, helping them run their finances while they run the business.
Kim holds the Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) credential from the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), is a Notary Public commissioned in the State of North Carolina, and is a member of the National Society of Accountants, and the National Association of Tax Preparers. Kim participates in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP), holds a valid AFSP Record of Completion for the 2024 filing season and has complied with the IRS requirements for receiving the Record of Completion.
When Kim isn’t in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband Parker and their rescue Boxer, Gracie. Together, they love spending time in the yard planting new and happy flowers, supporting local artists by attending Wilmington art galleries and local markets/street fairs, and cooking.
Priscilla Nowitzky
Office Administrator and Payroll Manager
Priscilla was also born and raised in Wilmington. Growing up in the Carolina Beach area, she attended Ashley High School before furthering her education at UNCW, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance. With a natural passion for numbers, she enjoys applying her skills in her professional role. Outside of work, Priscilla cherishes spending quality time traveling with her husband and her three young children.
Michelle Dixon
Bookkeeping Manager and Tax Associate
Michelle grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Aurora University with a degree in Business Administration. She went on to complete her Masters in Accounting and Finance. After college she began her career in accounting at RR Donnelley, a commercial printing company, advancing to Plant Accounting Manager in La Palma, California. After a few moves to Atlanta, GA, and Houston, TX, Michelle has made Wilmington NC her new home. With her background in accounting she enjoys helping individuals and businesses with their finances. Outside of work you will find her spending time with her husband and two dogs.
Julia McCreech
Client Services
Julia was born in Greenville SC and graduated from Converse College with a Degree in Vocal Performance. Julia retired from L’Oreal in 2020 and moved to Wilmington from Raleigh in 2023. She enjoys time with her significant other, Rob, as well as Olivia (mini-golden doodle) and Xena (English labrador). Julia enjoys the area restaurants, exercise, and the beautiful beaches here. Julia loves all types of music and time with friends.