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Grant Thornton announces 91 new partners and managing directors

 

CHICAGO — Grant Thornton, one of the largest brands in professional services, has admitted 51 new partners and 40 managing directors.

 

The majority of these appointments and promotions are effective August 1, 2025, with a select group having been promoted earlier in the year, effective March 2025.

 

Jim Peko, CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, expressed confidence in the firm’s new leaders, highlighting their alignment with the firm’s values and ambitions, as well as their unwavering commitment to quality and integrity. He emphasized their ability to deliver excellence for clients and play a key role in driving the firm’s continued growth.

 

“This is one of the most inspiring moments of the year — a time to celebrate the extraordinary talent and leadership that power Grant Thornton’s success,” said Peko. “These newly appointed leaders reflect the very best of who we are: bold thinkers, trusted advisors, and passionate champions of our people-first, performance-driven culture. Their energy, insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence will continue to shape the future of our firm. I’m incredibly proud to welcome them into these new roles — and excited for all that lies ahead.”

 

The following professionals have been named partners (*denotes promotions effective March 2025): 

 

Name Area Market
Sameer Abdulsattar* Advisory New York City
Ryan Alexander*TaxSalt Lake City
Greg ArmstrongAuditPhiladelphia
Maggie BafiaTaxChicago
Sydney BeenAuditWichita, Kan.
Hal BellovinTaxIselin, N.J.
Jay Bethard*TaxArlington, Va.
Gregory BittnerAuditCharlotte, N.C.
Kelly Bugg*TaxBaltimore
Alfredo Castillo*TaxLos Angeles
Philip Christy*AdvisoryHouston
Jeff Cook*TaxChicago
Robert Echevarria*AdvisoryNew York City
Jason Eddy*AuditBoston
Stefanie Foisy*TaxBoston
Ronald Gothelf*AdvisoryDetroit, Mich.
Jill Grossman*TaxLong Island, N.Y.
Richard Gutierrez*TaxOrange County, Calif.
Paul Hagge*TaxOrlando, Fla.
Erik Horton* AuditChicago
Lauren Jansen*TaxChicago
Zehra Khan*AuditTulsa, Okla.
Eileen LeyhaneTaxSouthfield, Mich.
Kelly Libhart*TaxDenver
Jesse MarinoAuditAtlanta
Scott Maynard*TaxOrange County, Calif.
Sean McErleanAdvisoryPhiladelphia
Kyle McGuireTaxKansas City, Mo.
Luke McNair*AuditJacksonville, Fla.
Michele Melchior*TaxCharlotte, N.C.
Cassie Melebeck*TaxHouston
Maxwell MitchellAdvisoryChicago
John Neely*TaxAtlanta
Luke Nestler*TaxPhoenix
Yasuhiro Nishikawa*AuditLos Angeles
Kevin O'Connell*AdvisoryPittsburgh
David Pearce*TaxBellevue, Wash.
Jodi Pellegrino*TaxHartford, Conn.
Mike Pilch*AdvisoryNew York City
Joe Ranzau* AdvisoryAustin, Texas
Stacie Richardson*TaxCharlotte, N.C.
Tony Roberts*AuditFort Lauderdale, Fla..
Michael Ryan*AuditIselin, N.J.
Jaydip Sen*TaxIselin, N.J.
Paige ShackletonAuditHouston
Samantha SheldtTaxSan Jose
Steve Srmag*TaxCleveland
Barbara Stanton*TaxDallas
Leslie Watson-StracenerAdvisoryDallas
Mary XuTaxBoston
Stephanie ZappullaAuditBoston

 

The following professionals have been named managing directors: 

 

 

Name Area Market
Payton Agan Audit Orlando, Fla.
Jennifer AlzonaAuditNew York City
Albert AraziTaxNew York City
Jennifer BarnesICSHartford, Conn.
Aaron BeckAdvisoryCharlotte, N.C.
Gregory BilesAdvisoryPhiladelphia
Kayla BindertAdvisoryDenver
Joseph BittnerAuditBellevue, Wash.
Caleb CordonnierTaxWashington D.C.
Jason DavenportTaxMinneapolis
Orry FryeAdvisoryCharlotte, N.C.
Christopher GarmanTaxCleveland
Vikram GuptaAdvisoryBoston
Brad HulbertAdvisoryCharlotte, N.C.
Stuart JeffriesTaxSan Francisco
Zohaib KhanAuditIselin, N.J.
Andrew KlintAuditLos Angeles
Kim KneepkensAuditAppleton, Wis.
Margo LeeAuditDenver
Casey Lewis AuditDallas
Timothy LynchAdvisoryNew York City
Ross McSwainAdvisoryCharlotte, N.C.
Gregory PajonAuditChicago
Nathan PalmerAdvisoryAtlanta
Yin PerezAuditFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Nick PerryTaxAtlanta
Deborah RackleyTaxAustin,Texas
Claire RevenigAuditDenver
Zarrar SaidAdvisoryNew York City
Thomas SalmonAdvisoryFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Alan SegallAdvisoryNew York City
Brian ShellitoAdvisoryAtlanta
Stacey SunTaxNew York City
Chris TeatsAdvisoryCharlotte, N.C.
Paul TropsaAdvisoryLos Angeles
Brenna TruesdaleTaxMinneapolis
Garrett Van HoutteghemTaxFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Kira WarnockTaxTampa, Fla.
Kelsey WilsonAdvisoryBellevue, Wash.
Eileen YuenTaxBoston
 
About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton delivers professional services in the US through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. 

 

In January 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. In April 2025, Grant Thornton UAE also joined the multinational platform. With $2.7 billion in revenues and almost 60 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, the UAE and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of almost 13,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

 

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. 

 

Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and their respective subsidiaries operate as an alternative practice structure (APS). The APS conforms with applicable laws, regulations and professional standards, including those from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

 

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