Meet Our Staff

A native of West Virginia, Jenny moved to Knoxville in 1979 and has made this her home ever since. Though she continues to cheer for the West Virginia Mountaineers, she has become a Tennessee Volunteer fan as well.

Jenny began her public accounting career in 1984 with Main Hurdman (subsequently KPMG) after obtaining both her B.S. and Master's Degrees in accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She received a B.A. in Journalism from West Virginia University prior to enrolling at UT. With her friend and fellow classmate, Janna Hubbs, she formed Hines and Company, P.C. in 1998.

As a Tax Partner, Jenny works with a broad spectrum of clients ranging from real estate developers and managers to artists and media producers. She works with both corporate and individual clients.

Jenny is active in the community serving on the boards of Knoxville Symphony and Legacy Parks Foundation. Her husband, Tom Jester, is a free-lance writer and producer. Jenny and Tom are avid travelers, scuba divers, hikers, and readers.

Janna moved to Knoxville in 1975 and in 1979 she received her B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee. She worked in the education field for several years prior to returning to the University of Tennessee where she received her Master of Accountancy in 1984. After graduation, she worked for James Hickman, KPMG and Newby, Nunley & Hubbs before reuniting with her classmate and partner Jenny Hines to form Hines and Company in 1998.

Janna works with small businesses in the areas of real estate, construction, professional services and media production. She has concentrated her efforts in assisting client by providing a wide range of accounting and tax services.

Janna has one daughter. When you don't find Janna on the tennis court, you can find her cheering for the Vols and Lady Vols!

Sharon was born and raised in Knoxville. She attended Carson Newman College, where she graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Computer Information Systems. She passed the CPA exam in 1992. Sharon has worked in accounting since high school in both public and private accounting before coming to Hines and Company in 2000. Sharon became a partner in 2013. Sharon is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). She has concentrated her efforts in assisting clients by providing a wide range of audit, financial reporting and tax services for businesses, individuals, contractors and non-profit entities.

Sharon is married to Rusty and they have two children. She has served on many non-profit boards, in many capacities from general board to Treasurer, Finance Committee member and Executive Committee member and is currently the Treasurer of Sportsmen’s Wildlife Foundation. She also currently volunteers with several local non-profit organizations and is a member of the Oak Ridge Sportsman's Association.

Sharon spends lots of time with her family. Both of her children graduated from HVA and are currently attending college. Sharon is an animal lover and usually has several rescue animals.

Renee grew up in East Tennessee and attended The University of Tennessee before transferring to Brigham Young University where she graduated in December 1992 with her Master of Accountancy with an emphasis in Taxation and Bachelor of Science in Accounting with minors in Business and Psychology. She began working for Hines and Company in 2007 after 20 years in a variety of industries including aviation, entertainment, healthcare and technology. In 2007, Renee was licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent and in July 2014 earned her designation as a CPA. She is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Renee is married to Tom and they have two children and a grandson. She has served as a Board Member of the Hardin Valley Academy and Cedar Bluff Schools PSTAs and is a Karns High School AFJROTC Patrons of TN-932 Founding Board Member and Treasurer from 2008 to present. Renee enjoys spending time with family and friends, cross-stitching and flying.

Susie was born and raised in Clinton, TN. She attended the University of Tennessee where she graduated in 1998 with a BS in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. She continued her education to complete the coursework necessary to sit for the CPA exam, and is working toward that designation. In 2023, Susie was licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent. She came to Hines & Company in 1999.

Susie is married to Scott and they have two children. She enjoys spending time with family and entertaining friends and loves spending time on the lake and at the beach.

Gaye Maley was born and raised in South Florida and moved with her husband, Dan and three young children to Knoxville in 1998. She has 40+ years of cost accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation experience. Along with CPA firms, her industry experience includes Non-Profit, Cooperative, Brokerage, Construction, Retail and Automotive.

She enjoys vacationing with her now grown family, getting outdoors, camping, hiking, SCUBA diving, boating, working with her hands and relaxing with her dogs.