Davis & Hodgdon Announces New Partner Ryan Black-Deegan

Williston, Vermont – February 10, 2025

The Davis & Hodgdon Advisory group is pleased to announce the appointment of new Partner, Ryan Black-Deegan, CPA to Davis & Hodgdon CPAs.

Ryan joined the firm in 2016. His expertise includes tax return preparation, advisory services, as well as audits and other attestation engagements for a variety of the firm’s not‐for‐profit and corporate clients.

“I am thrilled to announce Ryan’s admission as Partner”, said Managing Partner Bret L. Hodgdon, CPA, CGMA, CFP®, CFE.  “He has been a key player as part of our leadership team and his contributions within our attestation department have been vital to the growth and success of our firm.”

Ryan earned his MBA from Plymouth State College and undergraduate degree in Business/Economics from Skidmore College. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, a board member of the Vermont Society of CPAs, and treasurer and member of the Executive Committee for Generator Makerspace. He is also a graduate of the Leadership Champlain Class of 2020. Most recently, Ryan was celebrated as one of Vermont Business Magazine’s class of 2023 “Rising Stars” comprising 40 up-and-coming leaders under 40.

Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group (DHAG) is a business and financial services firm with locations in Williston and Rutland Vermont. DHAG is a one-of-a-kind financial firm with the unique ability to offer tax planning through Davis & Hodgdon CPAs, financial and investment planning through *Copper Leaf Financial, and client accounting services through Convergent Accounting. These comprehensive services address all of your business and individual needs and each has a fully dedicated staff. Since 1990 the firm has provided clients with progressive, proactive services through expert staff, high-end technology, and unparalleled efficiency.