Gainesville, Fla- based association CPAmerica Inc. (CPAI), has expanded its leadership team through the hiring of Stephanie Bailes as the vice president of services, and promotion of Tarena Stanley to the vice president of engagement and partnerships.
Bailes is a seasoned executive and brings a wealth of knowledge in service, stakeholder satisfaction and steering strategic initiatives. In her new role, Bailes will work closely with the member services team, leading forward-focused projects related to CPAI’s outstanding events and exemplary member services.
“The pursuit of innovation and professional excellence has guided my path throughout my career,” said Bailes. “CPAmerica’s mission to foster meaningful collaboration in support of member firms’ development, continuous improvement and growth aligns entirely with my experience. I’m excited to combine my diverse experience and network with this exceptional team to create lasting value for both the profession and our members.”
Stanley joined CPAI in 2016 as member services manager before being promoted to senior member services manager, and then to director of engagement and partnerships in 2023. In addition to working with the Preferred Provider program, event sponsorships, as well as engaging members, partners and consultants across the accounting and advisory industry, Stanley’s new role will demonstrate her growth through strategic thinking and leadership.
“I am excited to step into this new role and build on my eight years with CPAmerica to further drive member engagement and expand member resources by analyzing critical member data and identifying new opportunities,” said Stanley. “Leveraging my expertise in data-driven strategy, I look forward to working closely with Stephanie to continue offering exceptional experiences, enhancing access to learning and development and connecting members to valuable resources that help them continuously improve.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to our team and to see Tarena stepping into her new role,” said Grace Horvath, CPAI president & CEO. “Both exemplify the dedication and expertise that are critical to driving our mission forward. Their leadership and innovative approaches will undoubtedly enhance our ability to deliver outstanding value to our more than 90 member firms, fostering collaboration and growth within our association.”
