Draffin & Tucker, LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of the following three professionals effective January 1, 2018.

In the firm’s Albany office:

• Ben Glass has been promoted to Manager in the firm’s healthcare practice where he focuses on auditing healthcare entities and preparing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for PPS and Critical Access hospitals, nursing homes and rural health clinics. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Georgia Southern University.

• Ryan Chancey has been promoted to Associate II in the firm’s healthcare and commercial practices. He is directly involved in auditing services provided to both healthcare and commercial clients in addition to preparing tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Georgia Southern University.

In the firm’s Atlanta office:

• Eric Gouthier has been promoted to Senior in the firm’s healthcare practice. He is directly involved in auditing services provided to healthcare entities and employee benefit plans, as well as in preparing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for hospitals and nursing homes. Eric obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Valdosta State University.