Southfield, Mich., Jan. 5, 2026 — Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting and wealth management firms, has announced new firm leadership positions, effective January 1.
Drew Mattox has taken on the role of Fort Collins office managing partner where he will dedicate his efforts toward strengthening Fort Collins staff development and business growth initiatives. He’ll also continue as the leader of the firm’s retail dealership practice. Drew succeeds Chris Otto, who’s preparing for retirement.
Scott Phillips has assumed the role of managing partner of the Cleveland office, succeeding Daniel Hursh, who’s preparing for retirement. In Scott’s new role, he’ll focus on developing and growing the firm’s Cleveland staff as well as supporting the office’s practice development efforts. He’ll also continue to serve as a partner in our Ohio financial institutions practice.
Chris Walski has taken on leadership of the firm’s Traverse City office, succeeding B.J. Wolff, who’s preparing for retirement. In his new role as office managing partner, Chris will support the office’s business development efforts and focus on growing and developing the Traverse City office’s staff. Chris will also continue to serve as the leader of the firm’s acute healthcare reimbursement services group and as the market segment leader of the acute healthcare consulting practice.
“I’m excited to see this exceptional group of leaders step into their new roles,” said Plante Moran Managing Partner Jason Drake. “Their expertise and dedication will be instrumental in shaping Plante Moran’s future as we continue to expand and evolve — all while staying true to the values and client-first culture that have defined our firm for more than a century.”
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Plante Moran is among the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting and wealth management firms and provides a full line of services to organizations in the following industries: manufacturing and distribution, financial services, service, healthcare, private equity, public sector, real estate, construction and energy. Throughout the firm’s 100 years in business, Plante Moran has grown to a staff of nearly 4,000 professionals throughout the United States with international offices in Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; Tokyo, Japan; and Monterrey, Mexico. Plante Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including Fortune magazine, as one of the country’s best places to work. For more information, visit plantemoran.com.
