Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026.
These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® to their new roles. With more than 7,000 team members and over 600 partners and principals in the U.S., Forvis Mazars continues to strengthen its leadership capacity while advancing a long-standing commitment to unlocking the full potential of its people, clients, and communities.
“For more than a century, our partner-owned, partner-led structure has set the foundation for how we serve clients and grow the firm,” said Tom Watson, CEO of Forvis Mazars. “These newly promoted leaders embody our culture and commitment to stewardship and sustainable growth. We are proud to invest in the next generation of the firm, and I’m excited to see how these leaders will help our clients prepare for what’s next in the years ahead.”
Those advancing to partner include:
- Tyler Aldridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Brent Barton, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Will Beard, Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Gary Bishop, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Garrett Bizzell, Memphis, Tennessee
- Thomas Carver, Louisville, Kentucky
- Eric Cronmiller, Atlanta, Georgia
- Jordan Daniel, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Aleidy Diaz-Wells, New York, New York
- Kyle Dillon, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cassandra Fahey, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Alex Garenne, Charleston, South Carolina
- Alexander Gershner, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Jonathan Hillman, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Ashley Mapel, Wichita, Kansas
- Rachel Matthias, Dallas, Texas
- Jonathan Reale, Dallas, Texas
- Steven Rose, St. Louis, Missouri
- Justine Sime, Orlando, Florida
- Kelly Smith, Greenville, South Carolina
- Michael Thomas, Louisville, Kentucky
- Michael Tulley, St. Louis, Missouri
- Sara Watson, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Tyler Whiteside, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Ashley Williamson, Louisville, Kentucky
- Allen Wong, Houston, Texas
Those promoted to managing director include:
- Robbie Athey, San Antonio, Texas
- Mary Ann Baker, Springfield, Missouri
- Mike Behme, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stephanie Christolear, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Andy Clarke, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Brittany Cummings, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Julia Dengel, Kansas City, Missouri
- Abby Dobson, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Julia Dodson, Wichita, Kansas
- Brandon Falbe, Jacksonville, Florida
- Elizabeth Hazzard-Herzing, St. Louis, Missouri
- Jarretta Huckins, Enid, Oklahoma
- Stephanie Hurt, Springfield, Missouri
- Brian Kapchinskie, Houston, Texas
- Kristy Kennedy, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Rick Najjar, Kansas City, Missouri
- Lauren Novia, Tysons, Virginia
- Lindsay Owens, Springfield, Missouri
- Paul Russell, Dallas, Texas
- Anna Thigpen, Denver, Colorado
- Amanda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri
- Stephanie Whitacre, Kansas City, Missouri
- Will Wirtz, Seattle, Washington
- Kori Zey, Springfield, Missouri
