14 JAN 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Aprio Welcomes 2025 Partner Class

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

Aprio, the 25th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has announced the promotion of 13 professionals to the partnership, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative underscores Aprio's commitment to developing top talent and empowering the next generation of leaders within the firm.

New Partners:

• Madeleine Batson: Wealth Management, Tax

• Gary Bedsole: Transaction Advisory Services, Tax

• Carl Budenski: International, Tax

• Emily Cheshire: Technology, Managed Services

• Stacy Cullen: Nonprofit, Tax

• Chelsea Dorfeld: Professional Services, Tax

• Jacelyn Ferriell: Government Contracting, Managed Services

• Sarah Garcia: Private Client Services, Tax

• Grant Gooding: Real Estate | Affordable Housing, Audit

• Chris Henderson: Manufacturing & Distribution, Tax

• Kevin O’Brien: Private Client Services, Tax

• Marcus Oglesby: Insurance, Audit

• Casey O’Keefe: Technology, Audit

These professionals bring diverse industry experience and a shared commitment to Aprio's people-first approach. They are poised to deliver meaningful results and shape the firm's continued success.

Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio, expressed enthusiasm about the new partners, stating, "I’m excited about our 2025 partner class which includes professionals who live our values, commitment to innovation, and leadership that define Aprio. As we continue to build the firm of the future, I am confident this group will drive our firm’s strategic growth forward and advance our commitment to exceptional client service."

These new leaders will play an instrumental role as Aprio continues to expand its geographic presence and capabilities, driving growth in key industries such as technology, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and government contracting, and enhancing service offerings and markets.

Aprio is a premier business advisory and accounting firm that has been serving clients since 1952. With a team of over 2,000 professionals, Aprio provides a range of services, including advisory, tax, managed, and private client services, to build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth. The firm serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders, across various industries.

Aprio's dedication to innovation and client service is reflected in its strategic growth and the development of its professionals, ensuring continued excellence in the services provided to clients.

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Aprio Welcomes 2025 Partner Class

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