Nashville-based IPA 100 firm LBMC (FY24 net revenue of $234.6 million) announced the promotion of six professionals to key leadership roles, strengthening the firm’s audit, tax and valuation practices. Four leaders have been named Shareholders within LBMC’s Audit practice, and two professionals have been promoted to Managing Director roles in the firm’s Tax and Valuation practices.
The promotions reflect LBMC’s continued growth and its investment in developing leaders with deep technical expertise, collaborative leadership styles, and industry-specific insight to support clients across healthcare, nonprofit, manufacturing, construction, and other core sectors.
“These promotions reflect how LBMC is building the next generation of firm leadership,” said Jim Meade, CEO and Managing Shareholder of LBMC. “As our clients face greater financial, regulatory, and capital-market complexity, expanding our ownership and leadership bench ensures we have the experience, discipline, and industry depth required to support their growth and protect what they’ve built.”
Newly Appointed Shareholders
Lawrence Alexander – Shareholder, Audit | Knoxville, Tenn.
Lawrence Alexander brings more than 15 years of public accounting experience, with specialized expertise in audits for healthcare organizations, manufacturers, nonprofit entities, employee benefit plans, captive insurance companies, and Department of Energy (DOE) compliance. She is active in firm leadership and serves on the LBMC Cares Foundation Board. Her community involvement includes serving as Treasurer of the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee and Chair of A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee.
Kristen Hicks – Shareholder, Audit | Knoxville
Kristen Hicks has more than 20 years of audit experience serving privately held businesses across construction, services, and manufacturing. She is a member of the leadership team for LBMC’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit group, where she helps guide clients through complex regulatory changes and reporting requirements. Hicks serves on the TSCPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference Planning Committee and regularly participates in national conferences to stay current on evolving benefit plan standards.
Steve Thomason – Shareholder, Audit | Chattanooga, Tenn.
Steve Thomason has more than 25 years of experience serving manufacturing, distribution, and service-sector clients, with expertise spanning audit and technical advisory services. His work includes complex financial reporting matters, equity-based compensation, and post-transaction accounting. Thomason is a key contributor to LBMC’s audit quality control initiatives for middle-market businesses and serves on the boards of the Chattanooga Autism Center and the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga.
Kurt Zollner – Shareholder, Audit | Nashville
With more than 13 years of experience focused on healthcare organizations, Kurt Zollner leads financial audits and employee benefit plan engagements for a wide range of healthcare clients. He plays an instrumental role in developing LBMC’s healthcare audit professionals through technical training and leadership initiatives. Zollner is a member of the Leadership Healthcare Council, the Tennessee Technological University Accounting Advisory Board, and the Tennessee Society of Public Accountants (TSCPA).
Newly Appointed Managing Directors
Abigail Campbell – Managing Director, Nonprofit Tax | Nashville
Abigail Campbell leads LBMC’s Nonprofit Tax practice, advising tax-exempt organizations on complex federal and state tax matters, compliance requirements, and strategic planning initiatives. With more than 12 years of experience serving nonprofit clients, she works closely with boards and executive teams to align tax strategy with mission-driven objectives and long-term sustainability. Campbell is active in the community and serves on the board of St. Luke’s Community House.
Elisabeth Harper Rood – Managing Director, Healthcare Valuation | Nashville
Elisabeth Harper Rood provides valuation and consulting services to healthcare organizations, specializing in fair market value assessments for physician compensation and professional services arrangements. With 11 years of valuation experience, she supports clients navigating complex regulatory, transactional, and compensation structures. Rood serves on the TSCPA Healthcare Conference Committee and is a member of the AHLA, AICPA, and TBA. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Discovery Center of Murfree Spring.
