Our Leadership

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Business advisors make the difference. We have 25+ partners and 200+ staff in multiple offices across Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi - all covering a diverse range of niches.

When you work with ATA, you gain a team of trusted business advisors. The senior leaders below are dedicated to make sure your experience with ATA is a great one.

Partners

CPA, CFE

Chief Manager

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Member/Partner

CPA, CISA, CITP, CRISC, CGEIT

Member/Partner

CPA, CMA

Member/Partner

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA, CVA, CFF

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Member/Partner

CPA

Member/Partner

Member/Partner

CPA, CVA

Member/Partner

Member/Partner

CPA, CPC, QKC, QPA, QKA

Member/Partner

CPA, CBA

Member/Partner

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA, CFE

Member/Partner

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA, CVGA, CGMA, M&AP

Partner and National Advisory Practice Leader

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Member/Partner

CPA, CGMA

Partner and Assurance Practice Leader

CPA

Member/Partner

CPA

Member/Partner

Principals

Craig Atwill

CPA

Principal

Steve Carmichael

Steve Carmichael

CPA

Principal

Al Creswell

CPA

Principal

Steve Davis

CPA

Principal

Mark Downing

CPA

Principal

Mike Hewitt

CPA, CGMA

Principal

Red Howe

Red Howe

CPA

Principal

Mark Puckett

MST, CPA, PFS

Principal

Cathy Sanborn

CPA, CGMA

Principal

John Schifani

CPA

Principal

Jerry Smith

CPA, QKA, QPA

Principal

Art Sparks, Jr.

CPA, CGMA

Principal

Vernon Wathen

CPA

Principal

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Insights

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Mar 03 2025

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Feb 12 2025

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Feb 04 2025

News Update

Feb 03 2025

U.S. Exits Global Minimum Tax Plan

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