Meet the Team at Jones, Covey & Company

Our Team Of Trusted Professionals

Meet our group of experienced professionals dedicated to providing exceptional accounting services with integrity and personalized attention.

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ROBERT "LEWIS" JONES, CPA

Lewis was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. He is a proud Pirate and graduate of East Carolina University, class of 1993. He has been a resident of Beaufort County since 1991, a CPA since 1998 and a partner in the firm since 2000. In 2014, he became the majority owner and relocated the firm to beautiful downtown Washington, NC at 114 E. 2nd Street.

  • Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

  • Civic Affiliations

Washington Noon Rotary (Member)
Beaufort County Pirate Club (Member)
Beaufort County Jaycees (Past Member)

Professional headshot of Michelle Covey, CPA and Partner at Jones, Covey, and Company, an accounting firm serving Washington, NC, and surrounding areas. Michelle is a skilled accountant dedicated to helping clients with financial planning and tax services. She is smiling in a black blazer against a white background.

MICHELL N COVEY, CPA

Michell is an Eastern North Carolinian at heart. She spent her early years in Grifton, and moved to Washington when she started high school. She is a proud, second-generation graduate of East Carolina University’s accounting program, obtaining her Master’s degree in 2013. Before finding her home with us in 2019, she worked as a tax and audit professional under three other firms. She obtained her CPA license in 2023, and is a new partner in the firm as of 2025.

  • Profesisonal Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

Headshot of Christian Rogers, CPA at Jones, Covey, and Company in Washington, NC. Christian specializes in tax preparation and audit services, ensuring compliance and accuracy for clients. He is wearing glasses and a black jacket with the firm’s logo, set against a white background.

Christian Rogers, CPA

Tax / Audit

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Yutaka Bell

Tax / Audit

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Jordan Everette

Bookkeeping / Payroll

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Viridiana "Vee" Rodriguez

Bookkeeping / Payroll

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Mikayla Oakley Dominguez

Bookkeeping / Payroll / Tax

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Alexis Norman

Bookkeeping / Payroll

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Melinda Darling

Office Administration

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Bridget Joyner

Bookkeeping / Payroll / Tax

Headshot of Christina Windley, a bookkeeping and payroll specialist at Jones, Covey, and Company in Washington, NC. Christina supports businesses with accurate payroll processing and bookkeeping services, helping clients maintain organized financial records. She is smiling in a floral blouse with a black cardigan and gold earrings against a white background.

Christina Windley

Bookkeeping / Payroll

Rachel Cook

Bookkeeper

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Emery Watkins

Tax Intern

Mackenzie Dixon

Receptionist