Jerry W. Faulkner, CPA
Founder
Founding partner whose vision shaped FMC's commitment to serving Nashville's nonprofit, healthcare, and owner-led business community.
The Members · FMC CPAs, PLLC
People. Value. Results.
The seven CPAs leading FMC bring decades of combined audit, tax, and advisory experience — and a shared belief that the best financial guidance starts with listening first.
The Founders
Built on a foundation of trust, expertise, and service.
The principles that guide FMC today were established by three founding CPAs whose work shaped the firm's enduring commitment to Nashville's organizations and the people who lead them.
John M. Mackie, CPA
Founder
Founding partner who helped build FMC's reputation for trusted assurance, tax, and advisory work across Middle Tennessee.
David A. Cochran, CPA
Founder
Founding partner with deep expertise guiding closely-held businesses, families, and institutions through complex tax and advisory matters.
Ashley Ferrell, CPA
Audit & Assurance · Member
Leads audit engagements for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and owner-led businesses across Middle Tennessee.
Jill W. Castle, CPA
Tax & Advisory · Member
Partners with closely-held businesses and their owners on strategic tax planning, entity structuring, and multi-year wealth strategy.
Benjamin D. Mercer, CPA
Audit & Advisory · Member
Advises growth-stage and established companies on assurance, internal controls, and operational financial reporting.
Page Robble, CPA
Tax Strategy · Member
Focuses on partnership and pass-through taxation for professional services, real estate, and family-owned enterprises.
Ward Austin, CPA
Audit & Assurance · Member
Serves healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit clients with assurance work, single audits, and board-level financial reporting.
Gwen Miles, CPA
Tax & Advisory · Member
Guides individuals, families, and owner-led businesses through complex tax compliance, planning, and IRS representation.
Tedra Armstrong, CPA
Client Accounting Services · Member
Leads outsourced accounting and controllership engagements — monthly close, reporting, and CFO-level oversight for growing organizations.
Begin the conversation
Talk directly with the member who fits your work.
Every FMC engagement is led by a member — not handed off. Tell us what you're navigating, and we'll connect you with the right one.