HORNE Board of Directors admits new partner

Chandler Croom, who works in HORNE’s Franchise services group, was admitted as a partner, effective January 1.

Croom specializes in accounting and business advisory services for various Franchise clients across the country.

“Chandler is an asset to HORNE and the Franchise practice,” said Neil Forbes, managing partner of HORNE. “He has proven to be a true servant leader who cares about our clients, our team members and the communities we serve.”

Franchise Managing Partner Jason Saulters agreed.

“We strive to have a seat at the table with our clients to engage in their business and help them connect the strategic dots with respect to operational support, growth path, tax strategies, value creation and exit planning,” he said.

Croom joined HORNE in 2014. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi. He is licensed to practice public accounting in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama.

“I am honored to be admitted as a partner in the firm,” Croom said. “I look forward to developing more relationships in the franchise community.”

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About HORNE. HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. Our 2,000+ team members serve clients in 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With 18 offices and more than 50 project locations from California to Washington D.C. and Louisiana to Maine, HORNE provides anticipatory advice and solutions to find opportunity in change. Horne.com.

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