Knoxville Chapter December Meeting

Heather Batson, CPA, is a Partner in the Chattanooga office of Mauldin & Jenkins, where she has worked since 2003. She specializes in audits for financial institutions, not-for-profits, and employee benefit plans. A long-time member of TSCPA and AICPA, Heather has served in numerous leadership roles and is the 2025-2026 Chair of the TSCPA Board.

Barry has over three decades of experience in the information technology (IT) and healthcare industries as a CIO, CTO, senior IT audit director, and IT risk management consultant. He has planned and managed complicated HIPAA security reviews and audits for some of the most sophisticated hospital systems in the country. Barry is a visionary, results-oriented, senior-level healthcare executive with demonstrated experience in planning and implementing information technology solutions. He is adept at strategic development, project and crisis management, and negotiation. Barry's strong technical capabilities combined with outstanding presentation skills have made him a sought-after speaker at many conferences and events.