July 10, 2026 – Machen McChesney, is pleased to announce the following staff promotions:
These promotions reflect each individual's hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in client service.
Eric Perry, CPA
Eric Perry has been promoted to Manager. Eric has been employed with Machen McChesney since 2020. Eric's principal areas of practice include Individual Tax, Business Tax, and Auditing.
Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Auburn University and holds a minor in Finance.
Hayden Williams, CPA
Hayden Williams has been promoted to Manager. Hayden joined Machen McChesney in 2024. His principal areas of practice include Individual Tax and Business Tax.
Hayden received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Auburn University.
Lance Meacham, CPA
Lance Meacham has been promoted to Manager. Lance has been employed with Machen McChesney since 2020. Lance's principal areas of practice include Individual Tax, Business Tax, and Fiduciary Tax, with a focus on hospitality and multi-state taxation.
Lance received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Auburn University and holds a minor in Business-Engineering Technology.
Ally Meacham, CPA
Ally Meacham has been promoted to Supervisor. Since joining Machen McChesney in 2023, Ally has contributed significantly to the firm’s tax practice. Her principal areas of practice include Individual Tax and Business Tax.
She earned her Master of Accountancy and her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University.
Cole Dewberry, CPA
Cole Dewberry has been promoted to Supervisor. He joined Machen McChesney in 2023, and his primary areas of practice are Individual Tax and Business Tax. Cole’s strong technical skills and attention to detail make him a valuable asset to the firm.
He received his Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University.
Lara Claire Bolling, CPA
Lara Claire Bolling has been promoted to Supervisor. Lara Claire has been employed with Machen McChesney since 2022. Her principal areas of practice include Audit and Not-for-Profit tax returns.
Lara Claire received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Auburn University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of South Alabama.
About Machen McChesney:
Machen McChesney is a business advisory firm with a history of Returning Value to its individual and business clients through proactive accounting, audit and assurance, business tax and advisory, business valuation, family and elder care, individual tax planning and consulting, and outsourced bookkeeping services. From its headquarters in Auburn, AL, the firm is committed to returning value to its clients throughout Alabama and the United States. Machen McChesney is part of a family of services, including FocusPay Solutions (focuspaysolutions.com) and Wealth Management Services, and is a member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned, high-quality local and regional accounting firms. Learn more at machen.cpa.
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