Our Team
Barrett Simonis, CPA
President
Education:
University of Tennessee B.S. Business Administration, Accounting
Experience:
He has experience in auditing, accounting, and consulting services related to a variety of industries, including financial institutions, governmental and not-for-profit entities, employee benefit plans, and closely-held companies. In addition to his client service roles, Barrett also is actively involved with the firm’s recruiting efforts as well as marketing and business development initiatives.
His services include:
- Financial statement audits
- Review and compilation services
- Agreed-upon procedures engagements
- Mergers and acquisitions consulting
- System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports
- Strategic business and financial planning
Professional & Civic Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of Council
- Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA)
- Past Chair of the Board of Directors 2020-2021
- Past President – TSCPA Knoxville Chapter
- Past Chair of the Board – TSCPA Educational and Memorial Foundation
- Member of Council
- East Tennessee Foundation (Board of Directors)
- Museum of Appalachia (Board of Directors)
- Leadership Knoxville (Class of 2024)
- Thomas Foundation of Covenant Health (former Board of Director)
- University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associate (2010 – 2012)
- UT Alumni Association Knox County (former Board of Director)
- UT Accounting Department Advisory Roundtable (Member)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN (former Board of Director)
- Volunteer basketball and baseball coach for Knox Youth Sports
- Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (Board of Trustee and Past President)
- Knights of Columbus – Sacred Heart Cathedral Council
- Recognized by the Greater Knoxville Business Journal in 2011 as a “40 under 40” business professional
*I never get to listen to what I want*
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- Pinkfong-Baby Shark (Thomas)
- The Star Spangled Banner (Andrew)
- Osbourne Brothers-Rocky Top (Barrett II)
- Justin Timberlake-Can’t Stop The Feeling (Lucy)
- Kenny Chesney-Back Where I Come From (finally, when it’s my turn in rotation)
