At the Chapter's biannual meetings, we take the time to honor and recognize the newest members of our profession. Becoming certified in this field is a major milestone, one that marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and rigorous preparation. It involves meeting demanding educational and work experience requirements, and passing exams that many professionals regard as among the most challenging in the industry.

The journey to earning this prestigious certification is no easy feat. It requires a deep understanding of complex concepts, long hours of study, and the perseverance to meet strict deadlines and criteria. Candidates must not only complete specific coursework but also gain hands-on experience in their field, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the responsibilities that come with their new role.

As we gather to acknowledge these achievements, we are reminded of the dedication and passion it takes to reach this level of success. For many, this certification represents a lifelong goal that opens doors to new opportunities and professional growth. At the Chapter, we are proud to stand with these individuals as they join the ranks of highly respected professionals in our industry.

Their accomplishment is a testament to their commitment and to the ongoing strength of our profession. As we honor these new members, we also look forward to the impact they will have in shaping the future of our industry and community.

January 16 Honorees:

Abrial Acharya, CPA | EY
Aubrey Alexander, CPA | Sure SWPPP, LLC
Andriy Baydala, CPA
Kara Bayless, CPA
Joshua Bell, CPA
Maya Bloom, CPA | JTaylor & Associates LLC
Gregory Bogdanovich, CPA | Flagship Facility Services
Christopher Burt, CPA | EY
Kaylee Buss, CPA | Deloitte
Robert Campbell, CPA | Titan Royalty
Conor Cates, CPA | Whitley Penn LLP
Claudia Cavazos, CPA | KPMG LLP
Jessica Chompff, CPA | CC Group Advisors, LLC
Morgan Compton, CPA | Ulterra Drilling Technologies
Brooke Corbin, CPA | Weaver and Tidwell LLP
Andrew Darr, CPA | JTaylor & Associates LLC
Jennifer Dobbins, CPA | Ratliff & Associates CPAs PC
Rayan Domino, CPA | LSL (Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP)
Carson Echols, CPA | Whitley Penn LLP
Joy Egbuta, CPA | City of Fort Worth
Jarett Fairbanks, CPA | KPMG LLP
Abigal Farrell, CPA | Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Kirstin Fields, CPA
Madeline Gammon, CPA | Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Anoop Gazulapalli, CPA | PwC
Chad Giles, CPA
Mitchell Goldston, CPA | KPMG LLP
Nicholas Grantham, CPA | Mitzi E Sullivan CPA, LLC
Alexandra Hagerty, CPA | Deloitte
Wendy Han, CPA | Kubota Tractor Corporation
Ryan Hankinson, CPA | Verizon
Tonya Hunter, CPA | George Morgan & Sneed PC
Katherine Jackson, CPA | The Siegfried Group LLP
Colton James, CPA | KPMG LLP
Justin Johnson, CPA | Cassco Management Co LLC
Jie Kwong, CPA | Yesway
Amber Leachman, CPA | American Airlines
Dong Eun Lee, CPA | BDO USA LLP
Trevor Lewis, CPA | KPMG LLP
Asa MacDonald, CPA | JTaylor & Associates LLC
Marcus Maurer, CPA | EY
Angelina McArthur, CPA | Liberty Diversified International
Blake McElveen, CPA | Ag Resource Management
Jeffrey McKinley, CPA | Clarity-Analytics
Katrina Metcalf, CPA | JTaylor & Associates LLC
Charlotte Meyer, CPA | KPMG LLP
Charles Mock, CPA | KPMG LLP
Sarah Mockler, CPA | Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Crystal Moralez, CPA | SBS Accounting & Advisors
Alyson Morris, CPA | Milbern Ray & Co.
Clayton Nalesnik, CPA | KPMG LLP
Emilee Nettuno, CPA | KPMG LLP
Pooja Nuvvula, CPA | CLA
Hallie Orman, CPA | Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Daniel Overall, CPA | BNSF Railway
Kristin Paholek, CPA | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Shanda Palacio , CPA | North Central Texas Council of Governments
Jose Patino, CPA | Weaver and Tidwell LLP
Suprabha Poudel, CPA | RSM US LLP
Lucy Renz, CPA | Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Madeline Riesenberg, CPA | Crestline Investors Inc
Jack Roberson, CPA | KPMG LLP
Andrew Saton, CPA | Whitley Penn LLP
Alisha Starnes, CPA | Legend Bank Ft Worth
Chenese Strange, CPA | City of Fort Worth
Trevor Tramison, CPA | EY
Caleb Wall, CPA | Calvetti Ferguson
Kaitlyn Whiteley, CPA | Stryker
James Wilborn, CPA
Sonya Wilson, CPA | Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Tyler Yarasi, CPA | KPMG LLP
Rachel Young, CPA | Pario Forensic Accounting