Carman, Coker, Goodman, Malone named partners in HHM CPA firm
HHM CPAs, a full-service accounting and consulting firm with locations in Chattanooga and Memphis, has promoted four senior managers to partners in its Chattanooga office. The four new partners — Brittany Carman, John W. Coker III, Chad Goodman, and Robert Malone III — are among 22 partners in the firm, including 18 partners in Chattanooga.
“This group of leaders not only demonstrates the depth of talent being developed within our firm, but also our continued organic growth,” said Donnie Hutcherson, managing partner. “These talented individuals have greatly contributed to the success of HHM and each brings specific expertise, putting us in a better position than ever to serve our clients.”
Carman, a CPA, has been with HHM CPAs for three years, and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience. She focuses on the accounting and assurance needs of privately held companies in various industries, including construction, nonprofit, and manufacturing and distribution. Carman also leads audits of employee benefit plans. Internally, Carman oversees the firm’s women’s initiative committee, is involved with the campus recruitment committee, as well as the firm’s training and development initiatives. Active in the community, Brittany is the board president of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance, Chattanooga chapter, board secretary for Chattanooga Room in the Inn, finance committee member for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute. Carman graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in management, with a concentration in accounting.
Coker, a CPA, joined HHM in 2014 after 12 years of automotive and professional service accounting. Since then, Coker has focused on providing tax and consulting services to HHM business clients. While at HHM, he has supported and trained CFOs and controllers for some of the firm’s largest clients. He is a graduate of
North Carolina State University and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management.
Goodman, a CPA, joined HHM
CPAs in 2011 when he began his accounting career. Now he spends his time as an advisor, providing tax compliance and planning services as well as assistance with strategic planning and complex mergers and acquisitions for his clients. Goodman is involved in the firm’s campus recruitment committee and heavily involved in the firm’s training and development initiatives. A native of Chattanooga, Goodman gives back to the community by actively serving the Northside Neighborhood House as a board member and on various committees. Goodman is a graduate of Lee University, graduating Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Malone, a CPA, has been with HHM CPAs for 10 years. He serves the audit and tax needs of auto dealerships across the country, and also works with clients in other industries, including construction and real estate. His tax experience includes preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for multi-state entities and addressing complex tax issues.