About Us
About Our Firm
For years, James Dee Johnson & Company has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.
James Dee Johnson & Company is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. James Dee Johnson & Company is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.
Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose James Dee Johnson & Company receive competent and timely advice.
Our Team
ROBERT W BYERS, CPA
Bob has been with James Dee Johnson & Company for almost 35 years. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1979 with BS. His work activities include all aspects of tax planning and preparation along with firm management in those areas. When not working, Bob enjoys many outdoor activities and sports. Especially spending time with his sons and wife Marcie, who makes the Chocolate Covered Cherries!
JENNIFER A DRISKILL, CPA, MBA
Jennifer began working at James Dee Johnson & Company, Certified Public Accountants P.C. in April 2002. Her duties include bookkeeping management, tax preparation, consulting and QuickBooks training. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Pittsburg State University, Kansas and a MBA in business from Oklahoma City University. Jennifer is a member of the Oklahoma Society of CPA’s, the Accounting Institute of CPA’s, the Del City Rotary Club and a member of Grace Bible Church – Choctaw, OK. She and her husband, Retired CPO Michael Driskill, spent 20 years in the US Navy and have two wonderful daughters.
TERRY L THOMPSON, EA
Born and raised in the Oklahoma City Metro, Terry has been with the firm for 35 years. Terry serves as the Administrative Manager as well as tax preparer and QuickBooks Pro Advisor. She enjoys cooking, traveling and golf. Her burning desire is to one day publish a cookbook!
PENNI COYKENDALL, EA
Penni Coykendall has been with James Dee Johnson & Company since 2007. She earned her BS in Accounting from Northeastern State University, her BS in Marketing from Southwestern State University, and earned her EA in 2016. Along with being a staff accountant she is also the payroll Manager. Penni enjoys traveling, playing with her furry babies and gardening.
CELESTE HICKMAN
Celeste has been with James Dee Johnson & Company since May 2011. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Celeste has been working in accounting since 2009. She is an active member in her local Alpha Chi Omega Alumni Association, OKC Young Professionals Organization, and is a founding member of the Exchange Rotary Club in Oklahoma City. She and her husband enjoy going to the lake with their three children.