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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Founded in 1980, Bennett Thrasher is one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms. With over 600 professionals, Bennett Thrasher offers the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while also providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. This is evidenced in our double-digit organic growth while maintaining one of the lowest attrition rates in the industry – we’re building our practice areas and not caught in the revolving door replacing our staff just to get back to even.Currently the 63rd largest firm in the country, our firm takes great pride in its status as a leader in the Southeast, maintaining its rank as the sixth highest in annual revenue within the region. BT had revenues of just over $100M in 2023 and anticipates recognizing over 15% organic growth in 2024. Our Atlanta headquarters has over 400 professionals that provide audit, tax and advisory services to middle-market companies throughout the US. The newer Bennett Thrasher offices in Dallas and Denver continue to recognize high growth which points to the firm’s value proposition with both staff and clients.Bennett Thrasher has made the commitment not to seek Private Equity investment and will remain fiercely independent. We believe that our culture, investments in both people and technology and our five-star client focused approach will continue to be the differentiator in the crowded and evolving public accounting industry.

Chicago, Il, Us

Partner with firm leadership to drive overall firm growth strategies for US services. This includes creating and implementing revenue initiatives across all multiple business lines. Dual role of driving national sales for one of three major firm verticals, while also carrying a $10M plus annual personal sales quota.Responsible for developing client opportunities for the advisory, tax and assurance practices by building key relationships with prospects and clients to ensure business issues are identified and appropriate GT solutions are presented. Primarily cover GA, TN, AL and MS with several national responsibilities for specific service lines.* Drive aggressive account strategies with C-level buyers and other influencers that generate interest, intelligent business conversations, and ultimately meaningful relationships that turn target accounts into long-term clients.* Develop formal and informal business partnerships with complimentary services providers - commercial bankers, investment bankers, attorneys, etc., that drive revenue through a complementary relationship.* Work collaboratively across all three major service lines and individual business lines with internal firm leader to drive account generation and maintenance that drives brand equity.* Play "quarterback" in leading collaborative team selling processes that consistently generates the highest win rate for sales pursuits in the SE marketplace.My current client portfolio consists of private and public companies that are experiencing growth and dynamic change across a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, health-care, technology, real-estate and financial services. I have the unique ability to both "hunt" new clients and to "farm" existing relationships.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

WilsonMaclean is a boutique retained search firm that specializes in the placement of mid-to-senior level professionals throughout the Southeast.*Founded, built and managed a regional retained search firm based in Atlanta, GA that worked with middle market clients in the Consumer Industrial Products, Technology and Financial Services industries. *Developed business, financial and operational plans for new business opportunities. This included starting a separate job board site that was eventually sold to another 3rd part operation.*Drove sales throughout Georgia while also spending time on the search and placement of executives. Revenues averaged $2M annually.*Built and managed internal executive recruiting team consisting of 5 team members and 2 support staff.*Hired away directly by Grant Thornton in March of 2011, a long-term client of WilsonMaclean's.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Founded Accounting and Finance placement practice within framework of a national traditional staff augmentation company. Responsible for all business development activities along with operational and talent acquisition responsibilities. Ran P&L for the business unit.

Boston, Ma, Us

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Corporate Communications

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