03 JUL 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

PYA Appoints Jennifer Blackwood as Tax MP, Derek Long to Principal in Valuation

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Knoxville-based firm PYA has appointed Jennifer Blackwood as Managing Principal of Tax and Derek Long as Principal within its compensation valuation planning and design group, among several other promotions within the company. CEO Marty Brown warmly commended this reshuffle, including Blackwood's extensive tax strategy and compliance experience and Long's advisory knowledge and expertise, emphasizing PYA's continued commitment to top-tier leadership and healthcare, tax, and valuation excellence.

Knoxville, Tenn.-based PYA (FY23 revenue: $69.7 million) has named Jennifer Blackwood as Managing Principal of Tax, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier advisory leadership. Blackwood, a 30-year veteran in tax strategy and compliance, joined the firm in 2023 and has since played a key role supporting entities across healthcare, real estate, and professional services.

PYA also elevated Derek Long to Principal within its compensation valuation planning and design group. Long brings deep experience advising hospitals, physician practices, and MSOs on valuation, transactions, and reimbursement issues.

Additional firmwide promotions effective July 1 include:

James Ferguson, Sr. Manager, Audit & Assurance

Miriam Murray, Sr. Manager, Strategic Transaction Services

Laura Sharp, Sr. Manager, Audit & Assurance

Anthony Campanile, Manager, Strategic Transaction Services

Alex Williams and Marlene Iredale, Managers, Tax Services

Michelle Smith, Manager, Strategic Transaction Services

Asya Craven, Nathan Wade, and Chandler Ford, promoted to Senior roles

CEO Marty Brown praised the appointments as a testament to PYA’s “Serve to Solve” culture and continued excellence in healthcare, tax, and valuation services.

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PYA Appoints Jennifer Blackwood as Tax MP, Derek Long to Principal in Valuation

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