Cooper, Travis & Company
Cooper, Travis, & Company, PLC is a Nashville-based accounting firm with a long history of serving privately held construction companies and suppliers. Our team brings industry-specific experience and a commitment to lasting relationships—many of which span decades.
Over 40 Years in Construction Accounting
We’ve supported construction businesses across the Southeast since 1981.
Built on Consistency and Trust
Clients work with the same dedicated team, year after year.
We Work Exclusively in Construction
Our services are tailored to contractors, suppliers, and developers.
Low Turnover, Long-Term Relationships
You won’t be reintroducing your business every tax season.
Our Partners
Phil Travis is a founding partner of Cooper Travis with over 40 years of experience serving contractors and construction-related businesses across the Southeast.
Tim Cooper specializes in proactive tax planning and M&A advisory for construction and real estate clients, with industry experience dating back to 1996.
Hillious Sullivan brings decades of experience in heavy construction accounting, serving contractors and subcontractors since joining the firm in 1984.
Matthew Hale provides audit and tax services for construction and real estate clients, with deep expertise in mergers, internal controls, and cash flow optimization.
Philip C. Travis joined Cooper Travis in 2010 with over 13 years of public accounting experience specializing in construction and tax planning.
Your Professional Staff
Jenny joined the firm in 2017. Jenny is the head office manager taking care of everything from processing financial statements and tax returns to all aspects of human resources and payroll.
Dennis Chappell has over 30 years of experience providing accounting, audit, and tax services to construction industry clients, with a strong focus on licensing, bonding, and financial compliance.
Audrey has provided audit and tax services since 1987, bringing deep expertise in construction, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, and a strong focus on client relationships.
Mark has been with Cooper Travis since 1994, providing financial statement, tax, and accounting services with a strong focus on client relationships.
Staci Lewis has been with Cooper Travis since 1997, specializing in audit, review, and compilation services, and serving as the firm’s primary QuickBooks advisor.
Hollye has over 30 years of audit experience and has specialized in construction industry auditing at Cooper Travis since 2001, with additional expertise in accounting infrastructure and software implementation.
David brings over 40 years of tax and accounting experience to Cooper Travis, with a strong focus on tax resolution and a background in both public and private sectors.
Aimee Kunkle has been with Cooper Travis since 2006, providing audit, review, and tax services with a focus on financial statement and tax return preparation for corporations and individuals.
Danny VanArsdale combines his legal and accounting background to help clients navigate tax and financial matters, drawing on experience across construction, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofit industries.
George Parrott is a nationally recognized CPA and attorney with over 40 years of experience in construction and real estate financial reporting, tax, forensics, and valuation, and is highly active in CFMA leadership and education.
Don brings over 45 years of experience in construction, manufacturing, and nonprofit accounting, specializing in assurance, consulting, litigation support, and business valuation, with credentials in both law and forensic accounting.
Jimmy graduated from Lipscomb University in 2004. He has lived in Middle Tennessee his whole life and currently resides in Rutherford County with his wife, Kara, and their four boys.
Zach joined Cooper Travis full time in 2022 after interning with the firm and now supports audit and tax services while pursuing his CPA license.
Eric joined Cooper Travis in 2021 and brings over a decade of experience in audit, tax, and financial reporting for clients in construction, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit sectors.
Lisa Smith is the Assistant Office Manager at Cooper Travis, bringing strong organizational skills and a passion for supporting daily operations and team success.
Dan Hartley is a Certified Public Accountant with over 12 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting, auditing, and tax services.
Dean Cooper is a detail-oriented accountant with a master’s in Accountancy and Taxation, bringing a client-focused mindset and experience from Ernst & Young to the Cooper Travis team.
Karen joined Cooper, Travis & Company in 2018, bringing with her a diverse background in finance.
Jake Blindman has nine years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on income tax planning and preparation, as well as financial statement preparation.
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