Cotton & Company is pleased to announce the election of four new partners who have served as valuable members of the firm’s management team.

“We are excited to announce the election of our four newest Partners. They are valuable additions to the growing partnership, each with diverse experiences, three of whom joined Cotton after college as staff auditors.” - Executive Managing Partner, Matt Johnson

Jesse Carpenter, CPA. Mr. Carpenter joined Cotton & Company in September 2016 as a supervisory senior. Jesse graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Accounting from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He is a current member of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). Jesse was elected as a Partner in our Financial Management practice area.

Kellie Fedkenheuer, CPA/CFF, CFE. Ms. Fedkenheuer joined Cotton & Company in 2010 as a staff auditor. She graduated with a B.B.A in Accounting from James Madison University. She is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and VSCPA. She was named as a VSCPA 2018 Top 5 CPAs Under 35 recipient. Kellie was elected as a Partner in our Litigation Support practice area.

Megan Mesko, CPA, CFE. Ms. Mesko joined Cotton & Company in 2011 as a staff auditor. Megan graduated with a B.S. in Accounting & Information Systems and Finance from Virginia Tech. She is an active member in the VSCPA and the ACFE. Megan was elected as a Partner in our Contracts and Grants practice area.

Melissa Sizemore, CPA, CGFM. Ms. Sizemore joined Cotton & Company in June 2007 as a staff auditor. Melissa graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from George Mason University and is an active member of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). Melissa was elected as a Partner in our Financial Management practice area.

About Cotton & Company

Cotton & Company, founded in Alexandria in 1981, has 14 partners and more than 170 employees. The firm provides a full range of audit, accounting, IT, and consulting services to governmental clients throughout the United States. The firm also assists in resolving litigation disputes before the U.S. Federal Claims Court and other adjudicators. Federal clients include Legislative and Executive Branch agencies, including Inspectors General, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Information Officers. Visit Cotton & Company at www.cottoncpa.com or contact Matthew H. Johnson, CPA, CISA, CGFM, Executive Managing Partner, at 703.836.6701 or mjohnson@cottoncpa.com.