Dooley and Company, LLC welcomes the clients of Russell Shealy and Associates, LLC. Those clients transitioning from RS&A are encouraged to call our office to set a time to meet with our staff who are looking forward to working with you.
Rod works with privately owned businesses, their owners, and tax sensitive individuals to maximize after tax income. He spends a considerable amount of his time helping clients develop appropriate financial plans, manage that plan and navigate the tax liability related to the plan. In addition to his role with Dooley and Company, LLC, Rod is a financial advisor with Carolina Wealth Management, LLC.
Rod’s experience in assurance services, centers around local governments, school districts, nonprofits, HUD and nonpublic companies.
Additionally, Rod holds a Certified in Financial Forensics designation, specifically for his work with litigation support for our clients. These engagements include damage calculations, family court marital asset addendum and financial declaration support, hidden asset recovery, and small business valuations.
In 2018, CPA Practice Advisor named him to their 40 under 40 CPAs and he is a 2015 graduate of the AICPAs Leadership Academy. Nationally, he serves on the National Accreditation Committee and the Student Recruitment Committee with the AICPA.
Rod was born and raised in Lexington, South Carolina where he graduated from Lexington High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Real Estate in 2006 from the University of South Carolina, and has been a member of the firm ever since.
Practice Areas
Personal and Business Tax Preparation and Planning
Governmental, Tax Exempt, and Non-Public Company Assurance Services
Financial Planning
Domestic, Civil, and Criminal Litigation Support
Credentials
Certified Public Accountant
Personal Financial Specialist
Certified in Financial Forensics
Professional Organizations
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA Student Recruitment Committee Member
AICPA Leadership Academy 2015
SCAPA Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet Member 2010
Active Participant in the Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Former Vice Chair, Lexington Young Professionals
Civic
Treasurer for the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation
Treasurer for the Lexington Beautification Foundation
Past Member of the American Heart Association Heart Walk Executive Committee
formed what is now known as Dooley and Company, LLC in 1983. Keith received his accounting degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is also accredited as a Personal Financial Specialist. He is also a principal with Carolina Wealth Management, LLC, an in-house wealth management firm. His affiliation with both firms allows for seamless financial planning and management for high net worth clients. Keith strongly believes in supporting his community. His public service commitments have included:
Board of Directors, Lexington Medical Center
Congregation Council, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Treasurer, Lexington Dixie Youth Baseball
Treasurer, Leadership Lexington County
Vice President, Richland/Lexington USC Alumni Association
Chairman and member of various committees of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Treasurer of political campaigns
Treasurer of Hallmark Shores Racquet & Resident’s Club
Member of Lexington County’s Finance Committee
Member of the Town of Lexington Strategic Planning Task Force
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member
Keith is a life long resident of Lexington County. Keith is an avid sportsman and enjoys spending time away from the office hunting and boating. Most weekends outside of January- mid April, you can find him on Lake Murray or in the creeks surrounding Edisto Island with his wife Brenda.
Amy Sawyer Ely, CPA is a Vice President of Dooley and Company, LLC. Amy specializes in individual and corporate taxation; governmental, tax exempt, and non-public company assurance services. She has extensive experience with small business, school districts, local governments, and non profit organizations. Amy grew up in Saluda, South Carolina where she graduated from W. Wyman King Academy. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1993 and a Masters of Professional Accountancy – Taxation in 1994 from Clemson University . Amy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Accountants and of South Carolina’s Association of Certified Public Accountants. Amy is member of Spring Valley Baptist Church. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dennis, a special education teacher at Blythewood High School, and their four children.
Larry joined Dooley and Company, LLC in January 2024, bringing with him valuable experience in public accounting and taxation. A licensed CPA since 2019, he is also a member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Originally from Kingstree, SC, Larry graduated from Kingstree Senior High School and earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of South Carolina—one in Mathematics in 2008 and another in Accounting in 2013.
In his free time, Larry enjoys staying active at the gym, playing pool, and spending time with his wife, Ashley, a real estate agent with Keller Williams.
Kathleen Godwin,
Senior Manager, Small Business Services
Kathleen has enjoyed a long and varied career in accounting for small to mid-sized businesses in Pennsylvania & New York. A summa cum laude graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kathleen passed the CPA exam in 1991. She and her husband – artist John Pacovsky – relocated to beautiful Lexington, SC in 2021 to be near family. Kathleen feels very proud to be a member of the talented team at Dooley & Company. On her days off, you’ll find her narrating audiobooks from her home studio, practicing classical guitar, knitting, and tending to her roses.
Charity became part of our team as a Payroll Specialist in 2024. Born and raised in Columbia, SC, she later moved to Lexington, where she graduated from Lexington High School. With over 16 years of experience in payroll and business management, Charity brings a wealth of knowledge to our firm. Outside of work, she enjoys Halloween, drag racing, history, and the fall season.
Robin joined Dooley & Company in 2022. Prior to joining, Robin was the principal of Haynes and Company, PA for twenty years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina.He has 30+ years of accounting experience, including auditing and tax work, the Farm Credit System, and banking.
Tony joined Dooley & Company in 2024. Before joining with the firm, he worked for over ten years for Haynes & Company PA. His primary roles were preparing personal income taxes, creating workflow and logistical models in Microsoft Excel, and working on internal audits, tax returns, and cost studies for Farm Credit associations. Tony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Western Governer’s University, and History/Political Science and Secondary Education degrees from Mount Aloysius College. In his free time, Tony can be found spending time with his wife and son, woodworking, gardening, and cooking.
Aaron joined Dooley and Company, LLC in August 2022, bringing valuable experience in public accounting and taxation. A native of Summerville, South Carolina, he graduated from Fort Dorchester High School before earning his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Newberry College in 2021. Furthering his education, Aaron completed his Master of Accounting with a focus in Public Accounting at Purdue University Global in April 2023. He is a licensed CPA in the state of South Carolina.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys staying active by playing baseball, fishing, baking, and caring for his plants. He also cherishes time spent with his wife, Jewel, and their dog, Boom, often exploring the outdoors together on long walks.
Cindy joined Dooley & Company in January 2024. Prior to joining the team, she worked with Haynes & Company PA for over 18 years. She specialized in tax preparation for individuals and businesses, as well as providing bookkeeping and payroll services for local clients. Cindy is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
joined Dooley & Company in 2022. Prior to joining our team, Jimmie accumulated 30+ years of experience in accounting in several industries: international logistics and freight forwarding services, scheduled airline service (part 121), tier I parts manufacturing, and dealership services. He previously worked with Haynes and Company, PA for many years and specializes in Farm Credit taxes, cost studies, and various consulting projects. Jimmie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wofford College and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Jessica Bullock
Small Business Accountant
Jessica Bullock,
Small Business Accountant
Jessica joined Dooley and Company in October 2024. has worked in accounting for small businesses since 2017. She graduated from University of South Carolina in 2010 and spent several years in Delaware, where she was a member of the Delaware Air National Guard. She relocated back to her home state in 2017, and lives in Lexington with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she can be found reading, spending time with family, and traveling.
Elizabeth Schulken,
Senior Manager, Small Business Services
has been a critical team member of Dooley and Company for three decades as the manager of our business services. Her practice area focuses on small to medium sized business bookkeeping and payroll services. She is proficient in Quickbooks Online and Desktop applications as well as other business accounting platforms. Elizabeth is a graduate of Columbia College.
