MEMBER NEWS Anglin Reichmann Armstrong announced the appointment of Brandon C. Smith, CPA to Managing Partner, effective July 1, 2022. Current Managing Partner Gary Anglin, CPA, CGMA, transitions to chair of the firm’s board of directors. Anglin will maintain his focus on client consulting while being available to the management team as needed. He will stay involved in the profession through CPAmerica and state CPA societies such as serving on ASCPA’s ethics committee.
has helped with many projects in Crow Shields Bailey’s fastest growing line of business.
This historic announcement marks the 32nd anniversary of the firm and the next chapter of its strategic plan, according to Gary Anglin. “Brandon’s role is a very intentional piece of our growth strategy, and he will continue to work closely with our internal team while also maintaining direct client contact. He has a natural skill set for building relationships and implementing strategy, which perfectly matches who we need as the next managing partner.”
Finnorn is a graduate of The University of South Alabama, and is being promoted to a Supervisor on Crow Shields Bailey’s Audit Team. He specializes in audits of construction contractors, manufacturers, employee benefit plans, and oil and gas support services.
Smith joined the firm in 2006 shortly after switching his career interests from computer science to accounting. He achieved his Master of Accountancy degree in 2007, and he has since served clients in a variety of industries as an outsourced CFO and business advisor. He expressed excitement for the managing partner role, noting that his background in IT and business advisory services (rather than a specific tax or audit track) is similar to the evolution of the public accounting industry today. “I grew my career at Anglin through our consulting practice, and this emphasizes where our firm is and where the profession is going — advisory services beyond compliance work.”
Crow Shields Bailey recently celebrated three employee promotions. Tyler McKeown was promoted to CAAS Implementation Specialist, while Brooke Bunting, CPA and Andrew Finnorn, CPA were promoted to Supervisors. McKeown, a graduate of The University of South Alabama and a volunteer at Surge Church services and community activities, 22
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Bunting is a graduate of Spring Hill College and The University of Alabama, and is being promoted to a Supervisor on Crow Shields Bailey’s Tax Team. She specializes in business, individual, trust and estate tax preparation; monthly and yearly write-ups for small businesses; tax planning for businesses and individuals; and assisting clients with accounting software.
Dent Moses recently welcomed Wendy Adams, CPA as a Senior Manager. Adams brings more than 36 years of experience specializing in consulting, planning and tax compliance for corporations and pass-through entities in multiple industries. She also provides consulting and tax services to highnet-worth individuals and business owners. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama.
Himmelwright Huguley Boles send congratulations to Mary Katherine Holton, Kyleigh Kichler, and Alessandro Rovere on their recent promotions. Holton was promoted to Accounting Services Specialist, Kichley to Manager and Rovere to Senior Manager.
Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, is pleased to announce the addition of Justin K. Clark and Susan S. Barnes to the firm.
Clark is a principal in the firm’s Auburn/Opelika office and joins Jackson Thornton Asset Management (JTAM) as a financial advisor. Prior to joining JTAM, Clark was a partner in an Auburn-based real estate development company providing consulting services to a variety of clients, ranging from commercial single tenant properties to multifamily properties. Clark also has a CPA firm background where he provided accounting and assurance, transaction advisory, and consulting services to a wide range of industries including real estate and construction, financial services, and manufacturing. Clark is a Leadership Montgomery graduate and former treasurer, served as treasurer of Bridge Builders of Alabama, was active in the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, and served as a board member of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA). He holds both graduate and undergraduate degrees from Troy University. Clark also holds professional membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the ASCPA. Barnes is a Senior Manager in the firm’s Montgomery office and provides Outsourced Controller/ CFO services to clients. She has a CPA firm background and consulted with clients to develop processes and procedures to better utilize their current accounting software. Barnes also assisted clients in the implementation of new accounting software systems. Prior to that, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Anchor Mortgage for 18 years and helped develop their accounting systems and compensation programs when the company was founded in 1988. Barnes is a graduate of Auburn University. She holds professional membership in the AICPA and ASCPA. Barnes is a member of Christchurch Anglican where she serves on the finance committee. “We’re excited to welcome Justin and Susan to the team,” said John Fendley, Jackson Thornton’s President & CEO. “Their depth of experience
