Tom earned his MBA from WVU in 1986 and opened Thomas Preston CPA in 1993. For over 10 years he has taught accounting at D&E College in Elkins covering all aspects of private, corporate and government accounting principles and procedures. He works with a variety of business sizes and types, non-profits, corporations, LLCs and sole proprietorships.

Tom Preston’s interest in accounting began in the 1980’s with a small skiing business he and two partners started in Canaan Valley, WV, known today as White Grass, Inc. “It quickly became obvious my partners and I needed some business help; I found working with numbers to be very much to my liking. I have pursued this passion for numbers and working with small business throughout my entire career.” In 2017, USA Today rated White Grass USA’s best Nordic Ski Center.

Tom also taught numbers as Assistant Professor of Accounting at Davis & Elkins college. He was advisor to the Future Business Leaders Association and mentor to the Men’s Soccer Team. Tom has taught the full range of classes, including but not limited to: Computerized Accounting, Individual Income Tax Accounting, Auditing and Governmental Accounting.

When not working with numbers, Tom and his wife Janet can be found sharing their love for the outdoors together. He takes full advantage of his Tucker County surroundings and can be found outdoors, biking, running, skiing or enjoying local waters in a canoe, kayak or raft, along with helping Janet with her horses. Tom can also be found dancing with his wife and daughter at the local dance hall, The Purple Fiddle.