Draffin Tucker announces new team members
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ALBANY – Draffin & Tucker LLP has announced the addition of new employees and interns to its team.
“Draffin Tucker continues to grow – with both the clients we serve and the individuals who join our team,” Managing Partner Jeff Wright said in a news release announcing the new hires. “The expansion of our team reflects our continued commitment to providing the best services for the success of our clients.”
New staff members include:
Walker James joins the Draffin Tucker Albany team as an Associate I in the health care practice. James holds three degrees from Valdosta State University, including both bachelor’s and master’s of Accounting degree and a bachelor of Business Management degree.
Jeselyn Labiste, a licensed CPA, joins the firm working remotely from south Florida as an Associate II practicing in the health care industry. Laboste holds a bachelor’s of Accounting degree with a minor in International Accounting from the University of Central Florida and a master’s of Accounting degree from Florida International University.
Kiefer Wu joins the Draffin Tucker Atlanta office as an Associate I and is currently working in the firm’s commercial practice providing tax services to businesses and individuals. He holds a bachelor’s of Accounting degree from Georgia State University.
Mackenzy McFarland joins the firm as an Associate I, practicing in the health care industry in the Atlanta office, where she provides audit services. McFarland earned an associate’s of Business Administration degree from Georgia Highlands College and a bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting degree from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Brian Troy joins the firm as a staff accountant in the Atlanta office, providing audit and tax services. Troy holds a bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Valdosta State University.
Jennifer Santich joins the firm as a staff accountant in the Albany office providing tax services. She earned a bachelor’s of Accounting degree from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Interns Joining the Draffin Tucker team include:
Riley Bynum, Bryce Kittrell and Ronnie Soria join the firm as associate interns at the Albany location. Each of them is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern State University.
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