The Cook, Smith and Company Team
Rodney L. Cook, CPA, Retired
Rodney graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1984 with a Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting. Having passed the CPA exam, he obtained his CPA designation in 1986 after he had his 2 years of practice experience completed. He worked with a regional accounting firm located in the Cleveland area for several years following graduation prior to settling back into Bellevue where he was employed by a local CPA. In 1992, he opened his own practice as a sole proprietor. Rodney focused on preparing business, individual, estate and trust tax returns. He resides in Bellevue with his wife Monica.
Steven D. Smith, CPA
Steve graduated from Tiffin University in 1985 with a Bachelor's Degree majoring in accounting. After graduation, he worked for two area accounting firms and a private company. In October 1993, he obtained his CPA designation and joined with Rodney in 1994 to create Cook, Smith & Company. Steve focuses on preparing business, individual, estate and trust tax returns. He resides in Bellevue with his wife Stephanie and his son Konnor.
Jackie Heath
Jackie began her career with The Union Bank in Bellevue working in the bookkeeping department. After 16 years in that position, she went on to work with a few local companies doing their daily accounting. In 2005, she joined Cook, Smith & Company. She prepares financial statements, sales tax, and payroll taxes as well as providing bookkeeping and payroll services. She resides in Bellevue with her husband Dave.
Bonnie Nottke
Bonnie began working for Cook, Smith & Company in 1995 while attending Tiffin University. She graduated in 1996 with an Associates Degree in accounting. She prepares financial statements, sales tax, and payroll taxes as well as providing bookkeeping and payroll services. She resides in Bellevue with her husband Ryan.
Susan Keith
Susan is a tax professional with more than 25 years experience specializing in individual, small business and farm returns. She meets the annual education requirements necessary to obtain her status on the Internal Revenue Service Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers.