Atlanta-based IPA 100 firm Aprio (FY24 net revenue of $485.3 million), announced the addition of four new advisory and tax partners, Dave Little, David Greenamyre, Jeff Ryder and Rick Paden, as the firm deepens its capabilities in international tax, construction, technology and aerospace and defense sector advisory services.

The additions reflect Aprio’s commitment to building a firm equipped to handle the most complex challenges facing middle-market and high-growth businesses, combining seasoned talent with forward-looking specialization to deliver solutions to clients. 

“Dave, David, Jeff and Rick each bring the kind of depth and dedication that our clients rely on when the stakes are high,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Whether it’s navigating cross-border tax structures or the current geopolitical landscape, guiding a technology company through change and helping a construction business plan for what’s next, these partners expand the capabilities we can deliver to growing businesses. 

Little joins Aprio as an international tax partner. Based in Atlanta, he brings more than 20 years of experience advising U.S. and multinational companies on complex inbound and outbound international tax matters. His work spans cross-border mergers and acquisitions, U.S. tax reporting for foreign operations, tax treaties and international structuring for private and public companies across manufacturing, software, private equity and specialty finance. 

Greenamyre, based in Nashville, joins Aprio as a tax partner focused on corporate and high-growth organizations. With extensive experience advising public and private companies on complex corporate tax matters, he guides clients to move from project-based tax work to a consultative, managed-services model. His areas of focus include complex tax strategies, tax provision work under ASC 740, specialty tax opportunities and lifecycle events such as IPO/SPAC readiness and public-company SEC compliance. He works directly alongside client teams, providing continuity and strategic insight that goes beyond traditional compliance. 

Ryder, based in the metro-Washington, D.C., area, joins Aprio as an advisory services partner within the firm’s Aerospace, Defense and Government practice. In this role, he will focus on expanding Aprio’s advisory capabilities through new capabilities and AI, building on the firm’s strong foundation serving aerospace and defense clients. With more than 25 years of experience spanning management consulting, corporate strategy and executive leadership, Ryder brings a broad perspective to help clients navigate growth, transformation and evolving market dynamics. His work emphasizes delivering trusted, insight-driven guidance that enables organizations to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities in a complex global environment. 

Paden, based in Raleigh, N.C., joins Aprio as a tax partner with more than 25 years of experience in tax planning and compliance for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Focused on the construction sector, he also brings broad experience across technology, software, manufacturing, distribution and restaurant businesses.