Aprio Welcomes 2025 Partner Class
January 9, 2025
ATLANTA – Jan. 9, 2025 – Aprio, the 25th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., proudly announces the promotion of 13 professionals to the partnership, effective Jan. 1. 2025.
Welcoming these partners underscores Aprio’s unwavering dedication to developing top talent and empowering the next generation of leaders within the firm. With diverse industry experience and a shared commitment to Aprio’s people-first approach, these new partners are poised to deliver meaningful results and shape the firm’s continued success.
“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” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio.
These new partners bring leadership and vision to build upon Aprio’s success, driving growth in key industries such as technology, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and government contracting and expanding service capabilities and markets. As Aprio continues to expand its geographic presence and capabilities, these new leaders will play an instrumental role.
The newly promoted 2025 partners include:
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
About Aprio
Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio.com
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