Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC announces New Female Partner

July 10, 2019

Marcie Williams, 2016 graduate of Leadership Jackson, is promoted to partner at Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC.


Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) is excited to announce that Marcie Williams has been promoted to partner. Marcie is a certified public accountant and has been with the firm for the past 12 years in the Jackson office. She is an assurance partner specializing in internal school funds, school districts, single audits, contractors and other for-profit engagements.


“This is a goal I have been working toward for some time,” said Williams. “I have always enjoyed the people I work with and the niches I have developed throughout my career. Becoming a partner in these areas of practice and continuing relationships with my coworkers and clients is not only a privilege but an honor. I look forward to pursuing this role at ATA and furthering my career doing what I enjoy.”


While employed at ATA, Williams has gained extensive experience in several divisions of ATA, including technical review, which has made her a valuable resource for the firm. Additionally, she leads regular internal training sessions and offers guidance to staff and newly acquired firms to maintain the company's high standards of quality control.


“Marcie has shown exceptional leadership over the past 12 years,” said managing partner, John Whybrew. “She takes initiative and is always a team player. ATA is proud to name her partner and looks forward to the continued value that she’ll bring to the firm.”


Marcie graduated from Arkansas State University in December 2006 with an undergraduate degree in accounting. She has been married to her husband Michael for the past twelve years and together they have two active boys, nine-year-old Easton and seven-year-old Landon. Marcie is a Jackson native, attends Englewood Baptist Church, and is a graduate of Leadership Jackson. Currently, Marcie serves as President of the TSCPA West Tennessee Chapter. She is also on the Jackson State Community College Foundation Board of Trustees and the Leadership University Board.


ATA has 16 office locations in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky and Mississippi. ATA is an IPA Top 200 regional accounting firm that provides a wide array of accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services for clients ranging from small family-owned businesses to publicly traded companies, and international corporations. ATA is also an alliance member of BDO USA LLP, which allows it to utilize the resources and expertise for its clients of a top five global accounting firm.


For more information, contact:

Alexis Long, Marketing Director

731-427-8571