McConnell Jones announces the retirement of Kenneth Gibbs, CPA, Esq. effective June 30, 2026, after a notable career in public accounting. 

McConnell Jones is pleased to announce the appointment of William A. Taylor, Jr. as Managing Partner, effective at the conclusion of a structured two-year transition period. Upon completion of this transition, Wayne McConnell, the current Managing Partner, will assume the role of Chairman.

McConnell Jones is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by the Houston Chronicle.

We’re honored to announce that McConnell Jones has once again been included on INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 300 CPA Firms list for 2025. Ranked at #223, this is the fourth consecutive year the firm has been recognized on the list of the nation’s leading accounting firms.

If you own an S Corporation or Partnership, discover how PTET serves as an effective state-level solution to the federal SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction cap—helping you minimize both federal and state tax liabilities, so you can retain more of your hard-earned income.

Hands-on involvement and custom approaches for organizations who wish to improve processes and achieve more consistent results.

— Sharon Murphy, Consulting Partner

Ensuring risk-reducing processes and systems that help organizations achieve their business goals.

— Odysseus Lanier, Risk Advisory Partner

Our independent view of your books and records helps prevent internal fraud.

— Tene Thomas, Tax Partner

Better controls mean lower risks. Helping organizations achieve their business goals.

— Darlene Brown, Risk Services Partner

We deliver decades of experience in the Federal space with a hands-on approach.

— Mark Schwartz, Federal Audit Partner