Draffin & Tucker, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of recent employees and interns to their team.

“Draffin Tucker continues to grow – with both the clients we serve and the individuals who join our team,” said Managing Partner Jeff Wright. “The expansion of our team reflects our continued commitment to providing the best services for the success of our clients.”

 Staff

• Walker James joins the Draffin Tucker Albany team as an Associate I in the Healthcare practice. Walker holds three degrees from Valdosta State University, including both a Bachelor and Master of Accounting degree and a Bachelor of Business Management degree. He enjoys woodworking, blacksmithing and writing in his spare time. 

• Jeselyn Labiste, a licensed CPA, joins the firm working remotely from south Florida as an Associate II practicing in the Healthcare industry. Jeselyn holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree with a minor in International Accounting from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Accounting from Florida International University. Jeselyn is an avid reader and enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking nature trails and attending yoga classes. 

• Kiefer Wu joins the Draffin Tucker Atlanta office as an Associate I and is currently working in the firm's Commercial practice providing tax services to businesses and individuals. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Georgia State University. In his free time, Kiefer enjoys hiking and cooking, especially Japanese cuisine and different types of seafood.

• Mackenzy McFarland joins the firm as an Associate I practicing in the Healthcare industry in the Atlanta office, where she provides audit services. Mackenzy earned an Associate of Business Administration degree from Georgia Highlands College and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from Georgia Southwestern State University. She enjoys hiking, traveling and playing in slow-pitch softball and cornhole leagues. 

• Brian Troy joins the firm as a Staff Accountant in the Atlanta office providing audit and tax services. Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Valdosta State University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing pickleball and softball with friends.

• Jennifer Santich joins the firm as a Staff Accountant in the Albany office providing tax services. She earned a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Georgia Southwestern State University. Jennifer values the warm, friendly and supportive staff at Draffin Tucker, as well as the emphasis the firm places on long-term growth and development.

Interns

• Riley Bynum, Bryce Kittrell and Ronnie Soria join the firm as Associate Interns at the Albany location. Each of them is pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting from Georgia Southwestern State University.