Staff

Carl Shaw NC License #12684

In addition to owning his own business, Carl is committed to his community, and active in several area organizations.

In his spare time, he enjoys getting out in nature and is a big fan of hiking and biking. He also enjoys playing hammered dulcimer and mandolin, especially in impromptu jam sessions. He also enjoys counted cross-stitch, and collecting US commemorative mint stamps, elongated pennies, lapel pins and model cars.

Travel is another passion, as Carl has done road trips across all 50 states and some international travel, including Australia and Europe. He has experienced the blessing of participation in mission trips to Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Carl and his wife, Debbie, moved to Hendersonville in 1978. They were blessed with one son, Andrew, who lives in Michigan with his wife and their two children.

Kim Carland NC License #32276

Kim began working with the firm in 2010. Her duties include managing audits of nonprofits and local governments, financial statement compilations and reviews and tax preparation for individual, corporate and non-profit clients.

Before coming to Carl Shaw CPA, PLLC, Kim worked in auditing and tax for a CPA firm based in Asheville. Prior to that, she worked for a local bank in accounting operations.

Kim is a Mills River native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and served for several years on the board of The Healing Place. She currently serves on the board of Safelight. She enjoys spending time on her family’s farm where they raise beef cattle.

Dwight Saltz Staff Accountant

Along with Marsha, his wife of almost three decades, Dwight considers
himself fortunate to be a Lifelong resident of Henderson County. They have
been blessed with three sons, two of which are twins. The twins are local
coaches and teachers, and the youngest son works for a builder supply
company. They also have four furry children (dogs) which they are very
attached to.

After working for a large national accounting firm, Dwight has brought to our
office over 25 years of experience as a staff accountant skilled in financial
reporting, statistical analysis, bookkeeping, and payroll processing. Dwight
joined our team in August 2024 and is thrilled to now be working in an
environment where he is serving his local community instead of dealing with
far away clients remotely through zoom meetings.

Especially when his boys are coaching, Dwight loves attending local High
School sports events. He and his family are equally passionate about sports
events at Clemson University, particularly football. As season ticket holders to
Clemson football for over 15 years they have attended most home games and
taken road trips to dozens of away games as well. Other interests include
dining out with friends and working in the yard or garage.

As active members Dwight and his family are excited to worship and serve
alongside friends and neighbors at The Unity Church.

Elyce Bender Administrative Assistant

Originally from Pennsylvania, Elyce has enjoyed living in Hendersonville for almost 20 years.

With over 40 years of office, bookkeeping and entrepreneurial experience, Elyce joined the firm in 2018, and is excited to bring her skills and experience to this position.

She raised and homeschooled three children; two of whom live out of state. She loves the outdoors which makes relaxing in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains the perfect hobby for her.

Along with reading, learning, and adventuring, Elyce has a passion for travel and has been blessed to visit places such as Jamaica, Mexico, England and France, and hopes to one day travel to Tuscany!

She is a member at Biltmore Church and loves to serve her community and support those serving around the world!