Engineered Tax Services Names Sarah Herndon CFO
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is proud to announce the promotion of Sarah Herndon to Chief Financial Officer, marking a historic milestone for both Herndon and the company.

Herndon becomes the first woman to serve as CFO in ETS' 25-year history. Her promotion reflects a remarkable 15-year journey defined by dedication, perseverance, continuous growth, and an unwavering commitment to serving clients, colleagues, and the ETS mission.

Herndon joined ETS on July 5, 2011, in a Data Entry role and steadily advanced through positions in CRM management, customer service, finance, operations, and leadership. Over the course of her career, she has helped strengthen systems, improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and foster collaboration across departments. Her deep institutional knowledge and trusted relationships throughout the organization position her uniquely for this leadership role.

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"Sarah's story embodies what is possible when talent, diligence, and character come together," said Brian Payne, President of Engineered Tax Services. "Having served as both President and CFO, I know what this role requires, and Sarah has earned this opportunity in every way. She brings grit, a solutions-oriented mindset, and genuine compassion to our team, and I have full confidence in the leadership she will bring to this role."

As Chief Financial Officer, Herndon will oversee the company's financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions while helping guide ETS through its next phase of growth. She succeeds Brian Payne in the CFO function as he continues to serve as President.

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities ETS has provided throughout my career," said Herndon. "This company has invested in me from the very beginning, and I am honored to take on this responsibility. I look forward to continuing to support our employees, clients, and partners while helping ETS achieve its long-term vision."

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Over the past several months, Herndon has worked closely with company leadership to ensure a seamless transition into the CFO role. Her promotion represents not only a leadership transition, but also a reflection of ETS's commitment to developing talent from within and creating opportunities for team members to build meaningful, long-term careers.

About Engineered Tax Services
Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is a nationally recognized specialty tax firm that helps businesses, CPAs, and advisors identify valuable tax-saving opportunities through engineering-based studies and strategic tax solutions. ETS delivers innovative services including cost segregation, energy incentives, research and development tax credits, and other specialty tax strategies designed to maximize value for clients nationwide.

For more information, visit www.engineeredtaxservices.com