Knoxville, Tenn.-based IPA 100 firm PYA (FY23 net revenue of $69.7 million) announced that Jennifer Blackwood has been named to lead the firm’s tax services as MP of tax. The company also announces the promotion of Derek Long to principal and several other promotions effective July 1.
“Jennifer is a respected leader in tax and accounting and will lead our Tax Services with integrity and vision,” said PYA President and CEO Marty Brown. “She brings decades of experience dedicated to helping clients succeed across many industries. Jennifer exemplifies PYA’s values, and we are excited about the future of our nationally recognized service area under her leadership.”
Blackwood has been assisting clients with tax needs for 30 years. She joined PYA in 2023 as Tax Services Principal and in that role, has served individuals, partnerships and corporate entities in multiple industries, including retail, professional services, for-profit healthcare, real estate and more. She has supported clients on federal and multi-state tax compliance matters as well as tax planning and consulting engagements.
Additionally, PYA’s compensation valuation planning and design service line welcomes Derek Long as principal. With a focus on health systems and physician practice groups, Long has years of expertise in valuations of hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, cancer centers, imaging centers and management services organizations. His work also includes reimbursement, strategy and transactional matters.
“Since our founding in 1983, PYA has focused on a Serve to Solve culture, and Derek’s commitment to that value is admirable,” said Brown. “His expertise in physician compensation valuation and business valuation helps PYA provide exemplary service to healthcare clients across the country.”
Other firmwide promotions effective July 1 include the following:
- James Ferguson, senior manager, audit & assurance
- Miriam Murray, senior manager, strategic transaction services
- Laura Sharp, senior manager, audit & assurance
- Anthony Campanile, manager, strategic transaction services
- Alex Williams, manager, tax services
- Marlene Iredale, manager, tax services
- Michelle Smith, manager, strategic transaction services
- Asya Craven, senior, audit & assurance
- Nathan Wade, senior, tax services
- Chandler Ford, senior, tax services
