JOHN E. (JEFF) FOTHERGILL, CPA

Jeff joined the firm in 1981 and was a full-time partner from 1985 through 2019. He now enjoys the role of “partner emeritus”, staying involved on a part-time basis in professional matters of interest. He credits his interest in accounting to his mother who was an in-house accountant for several businesses in his hometown of Rutland. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Vermont.

​​Jeff has been a director and president of the Vermont Society of CPAs, and also served two separate terms on the American Institute of CPA’s governing council. He served as trustee and Treasurer of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier for several years.

​Jeff has spoken frequently to tax professional groups, including annual appearances at the University of Vermont Tax School. He has also conducted classes for small businesses, bankers, judges, realtors, attorneys and other CPAs. Jeff has done substantial work as an expert in matters involving financial issues, and has testified as an expert witness in many Vermont trials.

​Jeff and his wife, Candace, enjoy their home in Maine and spending time with their adult children and extended families as much as possible.

​Jeff holds Vermont CPA license number 472.