Dixon Hughes Goodman, a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that the firm will admit 13 new partners and principals, effective June 1, 2018. The large class size is reflective of strong growth across DHG’s markets and the impressive performance and skillset of each of these individuals.

“I am proud to welcome these deserving individuals into our DHG partnership,” said Matt Snow, CEO. “Through their hard work, dedication to the firm and persistence in pursuing our mission they have demonstrated the necessary credentials to get them to this pivotal next step in their careers. I look forward to working alongside our new partners and principals as we build valuable careers with our people and help our clients achieve their goals.”

The new partners and principals are as follows:

Thomas England (Assurance, Atlanta, GA) linkedin.com/in/thomas-england-cpa-cisa-57168b5

Ashley Ensley (Assurance, Fort Worth, TX) linkedin.com/in/ashley-ensley-8b07ab71

Jon Gee (Tax, Fort Worth, TX) linkedin.com/in/jonathan-gee-13a1947

Matthew Howell (Assurance, Fort Worth, TX) linkedin.com/in/matthew-howell-232285b

Richard Livingston (Forensics & Valuation Services, Charleston, SC) linkedin.com/in/richard-livingston-cpa-cff-cfe-cva-52536421

Dennis McLister (Transaction Advisory Services, Tysons, VA) linkedin.com/in/dennis-mclister-69978423

Ryne Montgomery (Tax, Birmingham, AL) linkedin.com/in/ryne-montgomery-b3927b22

Ben Sady (Risk Advisory, Richmond, VA) linkedin.com/in/bensady

Sarah Saunders (Assurance, Atlanta, GA) linkedin.com/in/sarahsaunderscpa

Zach Shelton (IT Advisory, Raleigh, NC) linkedin.com/in/zachshelton

Stephen Slabaugh (Tax, Memphis, TN) linkedin.com/in/stephen-slabaugh-18877a20

Daron Tarlton (Assurance, Tampa, FL) linkedin.com/in/darontarlton

Jimmy ten Pas (Tax, Greenville, SC) linkedin.com/in/jimmy-ten-pas-0134064

“I would like to congratulate these newly promoted leaders and thank them for everything they have done to reach this significant milestone. Adding these individuals to our already stout leadership team ensures that our firm is poised for change, growth and continued success,” said Snow.

About Dixon Hughes Goodman

With more than 2,000 people in 13 states, Dixon Hughes Goodman ranks among the nation’s top 20 public accounting firms. Offering comprehensive assurance, tax and advisory services, DHG focuses on major industry lines and serves clients in all 50 states as well as internationally. Visit www.dhgllp.com for additional information.