ATLANTA – June 17, 2026 – Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., announces the addition of four new advisory and tax partners, Dave Little, David Greenamyre, Jeff Ryder, and Rick Paden, as the firm deepens its capabilities in international tax, construction, technology, and aerospace and defense sector advisory services.
The additions reflect Aprio’s commitment to building a firm equipped to handle the most complex challenges facing middle-market and high-growth businesses, combining seasoned talent with forward-looking specialization to deliver solutions to clients.
“Dave, David, Jeff, and Rick each bring the kind of depth and dedication that our clients rely on when the stakes are high,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Whether it’s navigating cross-border tax structures or the current geopolitical landscape, guiding a technology company through change, and helping a construction business plan for what’s next, these partners expand the capabilities we can deliver to growing businesses.
Dave Little, CPA, JD | Tax Partner, International
Dave Little joins Aprio as an international tax partner. Based in Atlanta, Dave brings more than 20 years of experience advising U.S. and multinational companies on complex inbound and outbound international tax matters. His work spans cross-border mergers and acquisitions, U.S. tax reporting for foreign operations, tax treaties, and international structuring for private and public companies across manufacturing, software, private equity, and specialty finance.
Dave earned a Master of Accountancy and an international MBA from the University of South Carolina and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University. He is a certified public accountant in Georgia and a member of the AICPA and the Georgia Society of CPAs. In the Atlanta community, Dave serves as secretary of Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta, a German-language and cultural nonprofit, and is a former board member of Whole World Improv Theatre.
David Greenamyre, CPA | Tax Partner, Technology
David Greenamyre, based in Nashville, joins Aprio as a tax partner focused on corporate and high-growth organizations. With extensive experience advising public and private companies on complex corporate tax matters, David guides clients to move from project-based tax work to a consultative, managed-services model. His areas of focus include complex tax strategies, tax provision work under ASC 740, specialty tax opportunities, and lifecycle events such as IPO/SPAC readiness and public‑company SEC compliance. He works directly alongside client teams, providing continuity and strategic insight that goes beyond traditional compliance.
David earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is a licensed certified public accountant in Tennessee. He also completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School Executive Education.
Jeff Ryder | Advisory Services Partner, Aerospace, Defense & Government
Jeff Ryder, based in the metro-Washington D.C. area, joins Aprio as an advisory services partner within the firm’s Aerospace, Defense, and Government practice. In this role, Jeff will focus on expanding Aprio’s advisory capabilities through new capabilities and AI, building on the firm’s strong foundation serving aerospace and defense clients. With more than 25 years of experience spanning management consulting, corporate strategy and executive leadership, Ryder brings a broad perspective to help clients navigate growth, transformation and evolving market dynamics. His work emphasizes delivering trusted, insight-driven guidance that enables organizations to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities in a complex global environment.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in government from Skidmore College, a Master of Arts in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and a Master of Business Administration in global strategy from Georgetown University.
Rick Paden | Tax Partner, Construction
Rick Paden, based in Raleigh, N.C, joins Aprio as a tax partner with more than 25 years of experience in tax planning and compliance for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Focused on the construction sector, Rick also brings broad experience across technology, software, manufacturing, distribution, and restaurant businesses.
Throughout his career, Rick has led complex tax engagements and advised clients on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and succession planning. Rick earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration and accounting and a Master of Accounting from Appalachian State University.
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About Aprio
Aprio is redefining what it means to be a global advisory and accounting firm. We help businesses and individuals Account for Anything™ — delivering clarity and confidence in a world full of unknowns. Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC deliver professional services to clients worldwide. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides advisory, tax, legal, wealth, and talent solutions to help build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, while Aprio, LLP delivers audit and attest services with uncompromising quality and integrity. With more than 3,400 team members serving clients in 50+ countries and $5.5B in assets under management, Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, celebrated for transformative growth on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, and led by Richard Kopelman, named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Learn more at Aprio.com.
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