Rebekah is a Shareholder and President at Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A., where she also serves as the Audit Partner. Rebekah joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A. in 1990 after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1995 and a Shareholder in 2003. Our firm is a member of the Governmental Audit Quality Center. As required for center membership, Rebekah has been designated as the Audit Quality Partner for the Company with firm-wide responsibility for the quality of the firm’s governmental audit practice. She is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the North Carolina Association of CPA’s. She has earned the AICPA’s Certificate of Educational Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing. Her professional and community service activities include:
Audit Quality Partner
Treasurer and Board Member of AuthoraCare Collective
Past Board Chair, Campaign Chair and Treasurer of the United Way of Alamance County
Current Audit Committee and Co-Chair
Treasurer of the North Carolina Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Whitsett
Outside of the office Rebekah enjoys spending time with her family, her relationship with the Lord, and going to Disney
Donald T. McBane
Managing Partner
Donald is a Shareholder, Vice-President and Treasurer, and holds the position of Managing Partner of the firm. After graduating from Guilford College in 1989, Donald became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991. Donald joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 2004 and became a shareholder in 2014. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the North Carolina Association of CPA’s. Donald’s professional and community service activities include:
Treasurer of Alamance-Caswell Builders Association
Executive Committee Member of the Piedmont Triad Chapter Board of Directors of the American Red Cross
Past President and active member of Eli Whitney Ruritan Club
Josh is a Tax Partner at the firm. He joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 2020. After graduating from Appalachian State University, Josh became a Certified Public Accountant in 2013. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Josh's areas of professional interest include business tax services, tax planning through use of retirement plans and multistate taxation. He values client relationships and particularly enjoys working with closely held businesses, finding opportunities to get to know business owners and learn about the inner workings of each company.
Josh loves playing sports with his four sons and takes every opportunity he can to volunteer coach with area Recreation Departments. Josh and his wife enjoy traveling together and treasure family trips to the beach and Disney World. Fishing and golf are hobbies of interest, when time permits!
Rodney Herring
Tax Partner
Rodney is a Tax Partner at the firm and specializes in corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning and preparation. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2014. Rodney became a Certified Public Accountant in 2016 and joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 2022. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. His professional and community service activities include:
Former Board Member and Treasurer of the United Way of Alamance County
Leadership Alamance Class of 2016-2017, Alumni
In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Wanda is a Senior Accountant at the firm. She joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 1998. Wanda performs financial and compliance audits for local governments, Non-Profits, and statutory basis insurance companies. She also provides consultation and preparation of work papers and financial statements for local governments, local authorities, non-profits, and other forms of business. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Wanda is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Bret Cobb
Tax Accountant / IT Professional
Bret is a Staff Accountant with Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. He joined the firm in 2000 to manage our technology and network infrastructure and guided the firm’s transition to a completely cloud environment. While serving as our chief technology resource, Bret continued his education and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Bret serves as a board member and treasurer of Alamance Citizens for a Drug-Free Community and is an active member of Business Networking International.
Bret is an avid tennis player who dabbles in golf. He enjoys boating with his family at the beach, and on most days off, you can usually find him in his shop tinkering with his tractor or making sparks fly with the welder.
Ashley Compton
Tax Manager
Ashley is a Tax Manager who specializes in corporate and individual taxation. After graduating with her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Campbell University, Ashley became a Certified Public Accountant in 2023. She has also been commissioned as a Notary Public since 2006. Ashley is a Class of 2022 Leadership Alamance graduate and remains an active part of the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce leadership program, which advocates for local community trusteeship.
Zachary DuPree
Staff Accountant
Zachary is a Staff Accountant at the firm. He joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A. in 2022. Zachary earned his associate’s degree from Guilford Technical Community College and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to graduating from UNCG, he worked in the restaurant industry for over 5 years. Watching sports is Zachary’s favorite past time, and he is an avid Atlanta Falcons fan.
Peter Fahnrich
Accounting Solutions Team
Peter is an Accounting Solutions Professional at the firm. He joined the firm in 2022. Peter graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His prior experience includes twelve years as the executive assistant at an international nonprofit organization and five years as the office manager of a manufacturing company. His personal hobbies include weightlifting, working on cars, and recording music.
Haley Fogleman
Senior Accountant
Haley is a Senior Accountant at Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Appalachian State University. Haley joined the firm in 2017 as a summer intern. She continued as a summer intern throughout college until she started a full-time position in 2021, where she specializes in business and individual taxation. Haley is currently working towards her CPA license.
Ashley Hackett
Senior Accountant
Ashley is a Senior Accountant at Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A. She attended Elon University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in May 2018. Ashley works closely with our governmental, non-profit, and insurance audit clients. Ashley is a member of the Leadership Alamance Class of 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two boys.
Meghan Ingle
Accounting Solutions Professional
Meghan is an Accounting Solutions Professional with Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. She assists with payroll, bank reconciliation, and tax deposits. She chose the beautiful Appalachian State University for an English degree. She has worked in customer service for 10 years in various industries before finding her home with us. She enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her loving husband and fur-baby Charlie.
Christina Laney
Senior Accountant
Christina is a dedicated accounting professional with a strong academic background and a passion for financial reporting and assurance. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Christina furthered her education at UNCG, earning a Master of Science in Accounting in August 2021.
A proud member of Beta Gamma Sigma since 2019, Christina has demonstrated her commitment to excellence in her field. She achieved a significant milestone by obtaining her CPA license in February 2024. Christina joined CEL on October 1, 2024, and is an active member of the North Carolina Association of CPAs.
Outside of her professional life, Christina enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Neil, and their two beloved fur babies, Gigi and Piper. Together, they love exploring the outdoors and traveling to new destinations.
JT Moore
Staff Accountant
JT is a skilled auditor with a solid educational foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality audits. He attended East Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting in 2020 and a Master of Science in Accounting in 2021.
JT joined CEL in August 2024, where he has taken on the role of auditor. In this position, he works with multiple non-profit clients and has extensive experience with insurance audits. JT is dedicated to providing efficient and high-quality audits to his clients.
Outside of his professional life, JT enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. He also loves to travel whenever he can.
Brandi Qualls
Accounting Solutions Manager
Brandi is an Accounting Solutions Manager at the firm. She joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A. in 1998. She ensures the timely and accurate resolution of client needs while holding expertise in auditing and tax services. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Guilford College. She is an active member of Landmark Baptist Church where she also serves as the church treasurer. In her free time, Brandi enjoys crocheting, supporting her daughters at karate tournaments, playing the piano, and live music events with her family.
Sonia Ravenell
Firm Accountant
Sonia is a Firm Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has been with Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. since 2017. She offers clients considerable expertise in establishing initial programs and maintaining business records, as well as preparing year-end statements and completing tax returns. She also manages internal responsibilities of the firm, including Human Resources, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accountant and financial regulations to help keep the firm moving forward and prospering.
Originally from New York, Sonia holds certifications and degrees from multiple colleges and institutions in both New York and North Carolina. She spends her free time with family, learning new things, and addressing life obstacles for those in need.
Donna Ray
Accounting Solutions Professional
Donna is an Accounting Solutions Professional at the firm. She joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 2023. She received her Associate Degree in Business Administration & Data Processing at Catawba Valley Community College in 1986. She continued her education at Appalachian State University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Outside of the office, Donna enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and going on walks.
Nicole Sawyer
Client Success Coordinator
Nicole Sawyer is the Client Success Coordinator at the firm. She joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company, P.A. in 2022 and serves our clients by addressing and resolving any issues. She also collaborates with all teams for optimal results and supports the leadership team’s operations, communication, and training. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her free time, Nicole enjoys cheering for the Tar Heels, playing and watching sports with her family, and going to the beach.
Ben York
Staff Accountant
Ben is a staff accountant and auditor at the firm. He joined Cobb Ezekiel Loy & Company P.A. in 2023. Ben primarily works on audits for local governments and non-profits. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science from Elon University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Appalachian State University.
Ben grew up in Albemarle, NC but has called Alamance County home since 2008. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, chess, and spending time with family and friends.
