Bill is a seasoned CPA and tax strategist with more than 30 years of experience advising multinational corporations, medium-sized businesses, and high-net-worth families. He specializes in business tax advisory, business valuation, estate and succession planning, and international tax matters.
Throughout his career, Bill has held leadership roles as a tax partner and director of international tax at several premier regional CPA firms in Chattanooga, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Alabama. Earlier in his career, he founded and managed his own CPA firm in Meridian, Mississippi, before building a thriving practice in Chattanooga. Today, he continues to serve clients remotely while remaining close to family in Mississippi.
Bill is recognized as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, with expertise in audits, risk management, tax optimization strategies, and compliance across federal, state, and international regulations. His industry experience spans manufacturing, distribution, insurance, retail, transportation, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, biotech, construction, architecture, engineering, entertainment, and not-for-profit organizations.
In addition to being a CPA, Bill holds the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential, supporting clients in valuations for litigation, owner disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and forensic matters. He earned his BBA in Accounting from Millsaps College, a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Taxation. Bill is licensed in Tennessee (CPA #16189) and is a longtime member of the AICPA.