Ben Stewart
Ben joined Machen McChesney as a Staff Accountant. Outside of the office, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, attending sporting events, and fishing with his father.
Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University.
Chatman Berry
Chatman joined Machen Mcchesney as a Staff Accountant. Originally from Clayhatchee, he enjoys hunting, golf, and watching Alabama football.
Chatman earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Troy University.
Jenna Jarrell
Jenna joined FocusPay Solutions as a Payroll Specialist. Jenna is from Valley, Alabama, and enjoys reading, traveling to new places, and spending time with her husband and two children.
May 5, 2026, Machen McChesney was honored as the Best Of OA News "Best Income Tax Service".
In addition, the firm was recognized as Top Favorites in the following categories:
Best CPA/CPA Firm
Best Customer Service
Best Place To Work
Thank you to all of our clients, friends, family, and community members for voting us Best of OA News!
We are truly honored by your support and grateful for the trust you place in Machen McChesney each and every day. Your encouragement means so much to our team, and we are proud to continue serving this community while Returning Value in all that we do.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
May 4, 2026: Machen McChesney staff attended the BDO Alliance USA 2026 EVOLVE conference, continuing our commitment to professional growth, industry knowledge, and Returning Value to clients.
April 10, 2026: Machen McChesney sponsored and attended the Bites, Brews, and Blues event benefiting Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services.
May 2, 2026: Machen McChesney sponsored and attended the Storybook Farm's 18th Annual Kentucky Derby Day, 2026.
May 5, 2026: FocusPay Solutions served as a hole sponsor and attended the Opelika Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Golf Tournament.
May 5, 2026: Machen McChesney staff attended the Women in Business event, hosted by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
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May 12, 2026: Machen McChesney sponsored and attended the Small Business Awards, hosted by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
May 18, 2026: Machen McChesney sponsored and attended the Alabama 4-H Foundation Golf Classic.
May 7, 2026: Machen McChesney turned break time into shake time with a fun milkshake treat enjoyed across the office!
May 14, 2026: Baseball. Rivalry. Georgia. The Auburn atmosphere. Nights like this on the Plains don't get much better.
May 5, 2026: Machen McChesney was a hole sponsor for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Golf Tournament.
May 7, 2026: Machen McChesney is a sponsor for the Auburn High School Marjorettes.
May 18, 2026: Machen McChesney was a hole sponsor for the Alabama 4-H Club Foundation Golf Classic.
May 21, 2026: Machen McChesney is a sponsor for Lee-Scott Academy Athletics
Machen McChesney continues to sponsor:
Auburn, and Opelika, Chamber(s) of Commerce
Auburn High School Athletic Booster Club(s)
Auburn University Tip-Off Club
