On the move: EY names new Cincinnati office MP

February 20, 2026 9:00 AM

Ascend names first-ever COO and REDW first-ever CFO; Prager Metis promotes four to principal; and more news from across the profession.

CALIFORNIA

John Stewart

John Stewart was hired as an advisory services partner, leading the technology and transformation practice, at HCVT, Los Angeles.

CONNECTICUT

Caitlin Domina, financial analyst at Liberty Bank, Middletown, achieved joint first place in the world on the CGMA Management Case Study Exam for the November 2025 testing window. Domina shares the ranking with two candidates from the United Kingdom. Domina also serves as a representative of AICPA & CIMA's U.S. Registered Apprenticeship Program.

FLORIDA

Meghan Collins, senior manager in government and public sector advisory at CohnReznick, Tallahassee, was named to the News Service of Florida's 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list.

KANSAS

Parker Woodson was hired as chief growth officer at Goering & Granatino, Leawood. In this role, he will align business development and operations to improve speed, quality and client experience. Woodson will focus on operational efficiency and revenue generation while refining and expanding the firm's offerings. A Kansas City native, he has previously led financial operations and strategic initiatives in management consulting and advisory environments.

MARYLAND

The Maryland Association of CPAs celebrated its 125th anniversary. (Read the full story.)

MISSOURI

Alexi Ridenhour

Alexi Ridenhour was hired as a staff accountant in the audit department at KPM CPAs & Advisors, Springfield, where she previously interned in the summer of 2024.

NEW MEXICO

Maxwell Kagan

Maxwell Kagan was appointed chief financial officer at REDW Advisors & CPAs, Phoenix, marking the first CFO position in the firm's 70-year history.

NEW YORK

Prager Metis, New York, promoted to principal: Nicole Bononi-Wilson, Alyson Clark-Garvey, Tyler Donnellan and Linda Lo.

OHIO

Kristi Eckert

Kristi Eckert was named office managing partner for the Cincinnati office at EY, effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Jeremy Vaughan, who has led the Cincinnati office since April 2020 and will be taking on an expanded role with the EY global and Americas consumer sector teams.

CBIZ, Cleveland, released its Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report, based on insights from more than 1,300 clients and service professionals and highlighting key strategic priorities and areas of concern for businesses in 2026.

PENNSYLVANIA

Stephanie Krupp

Stephanie Krupp, a member of the accounting services department for the past 18 years, was named shareholder at DunlapSLK, Chalfont.

VIRGINIA

Evie Woodforde

Evie Woodforde was appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer at Ascend, Arlington, where she previously served as regional president since August 2023. She will oversee platformwide operations and growth as the firm continues to scale.