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Hancock Askew Adds Nine New Partners

Hancock Askew admitted its largest new partner class in the top 200 accounting firm's 114-year history on May 31.

Top 200 accounting firm Hancock Askew & Co. hit a milestone on May 31, as it admitted nine professionals to the partnership—the biggest new partner class in the Savannah, GA-based firm’s 114-year history.

Hancock Askew has experienced significant growth, increasing from $20 million in revenue, four offices, and about 140 team members in 2020 to $60 million in revenue, seven offices, and 300 professionals in 2024. The firm recently merged in Willeford Group, a Roswell, GA-based CPA practice that specializes in providing accounting and tax services to clients in the dental industry.

“These promotions are essential for expanding our leadership team and maintaining our commitment to excellent client service. With a strategic focus on the Southeast U.S., particularly Georgia and Florida, our geographic concentration, industry niche expertise, and expanded advisory services have driven our growth. These newly promoted partners have been and will continue to be integral in the firm’s continued success,” Hancock Askew said in a media release.

The new partner class of 2024 includes:

  • Anna Davis, Tax, Atlanta
  • Bill Becker, Tax, Tampa
  • Emory Nesbit, Tax, Savannah, GA
  • Kate Haslam, Assurance, Savannah, GA
  • Ken Smith, Tax, Atlanta
  • Lindsey Little, Tax, Savannah
  • Lisette Rodriguez, Assurance, Miami
  • Mark Fenaughty, Tax, Miami
  • Rachel Connor, Audit and Advisory, Tampa