Brian joined the firm in 1989 as a staff accountant and became a partner in 1994. Over the years he has gained extensive experience in accounting, auditing and taxation. Brian has used this experience to provide a wide array of advisory services to include; Merger and Acquisition; Business planning; Troubled Business Turnarounds; and Tax Resolutions. Furthermore, Brian has extensive industry experience in the areas of construction contracting, tax exempt organizations, government contractors and federal awards, and mortgage banking.

Brian is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland, University College, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Innovation, Operations and Technology from the University of Baltimore. He is also "Yellow Book CPE Certified", a requirement to perform audit services under Governmental Auditing Standards.

Brian is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Brian functions as the firm's managing officer/director.

Derek joined JBS & Company, LLC in January 2007 as a staff accountant and now serves as a principal in the firm. Prior to joining JBS & Company, Derek worked as a Staff Accountant at American Road and Transportation Builder’s Association and worked as a Senior Accountant at a manufacturing plant.

Derek provides auditing, review, tax and business advisory services to a broad range of clients. His advisory services consist of troubled business turnaround, operational efficiency, corporate finance and bonding consulting services. Although Derek works with a variety of clients in many different industries his primary focus is working with Construction Contractors. He is well versed in various accounting software systems such as Foundations and QuickBooks.

Derek received his B.S. in Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Derek is a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (MSATP) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chesapeake Shores division.

Phil joined JBS & Company in 2011, and currently serves as the firm’s senior “In Charge” auditor and accountant for many of the firm’s audit, review and compilation engagements. His primary clients consist of non-profits, construction contractors, mortgage companies, and employee benefit plans.

Phil has over 29 years of experience in the accounting field. Immediately prior to joining JBS & Company, he served 7 years in a controllership position with a regional mortgage company.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

Barbara E Burdette, CPA joined JBS & Company, LLC in 2013 as a senior tax associate. She entered the profession in 1988. Prior to joining JBS Barbara was self-employed specializing in taxation. Barbara also worked for the DHHS, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit.

Barbara primary focus is individual and fiduciary taxation. She heads up our tax resolution section working directly with IRS to resolve tax issues for individuals and business entities. This includes negotiating penalty abatements, Offers in Compromise, and tax examinations.

Barbara received a B.A. in Sociology from Washington College and a B.S. in finance from the University of Maryland, University College. She is a member of the Maryland Society of Certified Public Accountants and Chesapeake Women’s Network.

Alice joined JBS & Company in 2009 as a senior tax associate. Prior to joining JBS & Company, Alice worked for Earnest & Young in their tax department. She also worked for Converse, Inc., reporting directly to the Director of Tax. Her primary focus is the taxation of business entities including corporations, partnership and tax exempt organizations.

Her extensive experience includes multi-state taxation as well as entity structuring for common controlled business structures. Alice also provides research assistance in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, entity selection and succession planning.

Alice graduated from Brigham Young University, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance. Alice is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Relief Society, the largest women’s organization worldwide.

Heather joined JBS & Company, LLC in December of 2015 as a staff accountant. She has since progressed to senior level staff and functions as the “in-charge” on several of the firms audit and review engagements. Since joining JBS & Company, Heather has developed an in-depth understanding of the unique accounting requirements for non-profit, government contractors and mortgage lenders. In addition, she heads up the firms “outsourced controllership” services.

Heather received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with a minor in Business from University of Maryland, University College in the spring of 2017. She is currently preparing for the CPA exam and intends to pursue her Master’s degree upon completion.

As a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Heather gives back to the community by volunteering for Talbot County’s annual Waterfowl Festival, and through Habitat for Humanity.

Marti joined JBS & Company, LLC in March of 2016 as a staff accountant. Her responsibilities include tax preparation work for both individuals and companies. She is a certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor.

Marti received her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Chesapeake College. She is currently attending University of Maryland, University College for her Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Business Administration.

Marti has volunteered with Relay for Life of the American Cancer Society for the past 11 years.

Zak joined JBS & Company, LLC in February of 2017 as a staff accountant. His responsibilities include tax preparation work and assisting the firm with review and compilation procedures. He has become well-versed in QuickBooks and assists many of our clients with data entry and reconciliations.

Zak received his Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Chesapeake College. He is currently attending University of Wilmington for his Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Georgia joined JBS & Company in 2003 as the firm administrator. Prior to joining JBS Georgia gained extensive experience as the administrator of the Washington Office of a Global Technology and Staffing Company.

As the firm’s administrator, Georgia’s primary responsibility is managing the firm’s technology and e-services. She is also responsible for client relations, workflow management, and human resources.

Georgia has attended Anne Arundel Community College where she studied Management Information Systems and Cyber Forensics.