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Our Staff

Our team is devoted to the complete satisfaction of our clients. 

Executive Team

 

Shawn M. Williams, CPA
B.S. Accounting, Purdue University

Shawn M. Williams, CPAShawn M. Williams, CPA has resided in Fort Myers and Naples for over 30 years.  Shawn is a graduate of Purdue University, West Lafayette.  Shawn's experience in public accounting and industry provides a unique background to assist our clients.  Shawn has extensive background in GAAP, real estate transactions, new business start-ups and our current tax code.  He is a QuickBooks Proadvisor and Microsoft Partner.

In 1996, Shawn received his B.S. in Accounting from Purdue University. After college, Shawn accepted a job in Naples from a national CPA firm. He later moved to a local CPA firm. And, then worked in industry as Chief Financial Officer for a regional conglomerate of 23 companies.  Shawn started his own firm in 2003, with the vision of helping small businesses wade through the small business start-up process.

Shawn has been an active member in the community over 25 years.  Shawn was the 4-H County and District President during high school.  After college, Shawn the treasurer, then president of The P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County.  Shawn was a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and Jazz On the Green, Inc.  He feels that his community service has blessed him with life-long friends, business associates and plenty of fun along the way.

While not working, Shawn enjoys boating, the outdoors, and traveling. He also enjoys his work with the P.O.L.O. Club, Jazz on the Green, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, and the Lee County Building Industry Association.

James A. Chouinard, CPA
B.S. Accounting, University of South Florida

Jim Chouinard, a graduate of the University of South Florida, is trained and experienced in many diverse areas of accounting such as income tax laws, estate planning and audits. Jim sits on a number of state committees including the Federal Taxation Committee and the Florida Gulf Coast Accounting and Tax Conference Committee. He is also a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and is knowledgeable in many other accounting software programs.

Jim, a Ft. Myers resident since 1979, has watched the area grow and is proud to be part of such a thriving community. His civic involvement includes serving as vice-president for the P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County, treasurer for Jazz On The Green, a Southwest Florida Children's Hospital benefit and a Rotarian with the Sunrise Rotary.

Aimee L. Lafond
Office Manager

Aimee Lafond joined the Chouinard & Williams family as the new Office Manager in December 2008. Aimee graduated from the Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, with focus in Public Relations. Aimee, originally from the suburbs of Chicago, has lived in Southwest Florida for 20 years. For the last 10 years, she has had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom; however, she is enthusiastic about rejoining the work force and Chouinard & Williams Certified Public Accountants, L.L.C.