10 JAN 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Hannis T. Bourgeois Names New Partners and COO for 2025

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Accounting firm Hannis T. Bourgeois has announced the promotion of four professionals to important leadership roles. Daniel Darensbourg and Michelle D. Garbiras have been named as Partners, Elizabeth A. Hampton as Associate Partner, and Claire D. Harrell as Director and Chief Operating Officer, reflecting the firm’s commitment to long-term leadership development and its mission to provide comprehensive, community-based accounting and advisory services in Louisiana.

Hannis T. Bourgeois (HTB) has kicked off the new year by promoting four standout professionals to key leadership positions, effective January 1, 2025. Daniel Darensbourg, CPA and Michelle D. Garbiras, CPA have been elected as Partners, while Elizabeth A. Hampton, CPA has been elevated to Associate Partner. Additionally, Claire D. Harrell, SHRM-CP has been named Director and Chief Operating Officer.

Managing Partner Jay Montalbano praised the group’s contributions, stating, “Their leadership and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly drive our continued growth and client service.”

Darensbourg, based in Baton Rouge, focuses on nonprofit and construction clients, and has long been active in employee benefit plan audits. Garbiras brings more than 30 years of experience in tax and business consulting and has served as a nonprofit CFO. Hampton, based in Hammond, specializes in tax strategy and is active in local professional organizations. Harrell, who joined HTB’s operations team in 2019, now becomes COO, helping chart the firm’s strategic growth.

These appointments reflect HTB’s investment in long-term leadership development and its ongoing mission to deliver comprehensive, community-rooted accounting and advisory services across Louisiana.

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