Larry Autrey Honored with Abilene Christian University’s Distinguished Alumni Citation
Fort Worth, TX (November 20, 2025)
Larry Autrey, Whitley Penn Executive Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer received the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Abilene Christian University (ACU).
The Distinguished Alumni Citation Recognizes distinctive personal and professional achievement that has merited the honor and praise of peers and colleagues.
“Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Abilene Christian University is an incredible honor,” stated Autrey. “ACU played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey, and I am deeply grateful for the values and education that continue to guide me today.”
Autrey has more than 30 years of tax, advisory and business valuation experience focused on public and private clients, and he served Whitley Penn as CEO and Managing Partner for more than 20 years. Through his leadership, the firm experienced significant growth to near 900 employees with nine offices throughout Texas and New Mexico.
Autrey was formerly on the Cook Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees, the Texas Land Conservancy Board, a Former Board Member for the Community Enrichment Center, and was a Former Chairman for the Community Foundation of North Texas. He is the Former Chairman of the Board and Former Vice Chairman for the ACH Child & Family Services Foundation, Former National Advisory Board Member for BBVA Compass, Former Chairman of the Tarrant County United Way – Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Former Chairman of the Fort Worth Chapter Young Presidents Organization, Former Chairman of The Bridge Youth Shelter, a Former Chairman of the World President’s Organization and is a Former Board Member & Assistant Treasurer for the Child Study Center of Fort Worth among many other Board roles for non-profits in the areas of land conservation, children’s advocacy groups and the organizations supporting health and the arts to name a few.
Within the accounting profession, Autrey is the former Day Chairman for the Major Firms Group, former Global Board Member for Nexia International, former National Advisory Board member for BBVA Compass, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA).
Autrey earned his B.B.A in Accounting and Finance from Texas Tech University Autrey earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in Analytics from ACU. He was recognized as the Texas Tech University Lyons School of Accounting’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and develop strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help you grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus. www.whitleypenn.com.
Fort Worth, TX (November 20, 2025)
Larry Autrey, Whitley Penn Executive Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer received the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Abilene Christian University (ACU).
The Distinguished Alumni Citation Recognizes distinctive personal and professional achievement that has merited the honor and praise of peers and colleagues.
“Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Abilene Christian University is an incredible honor,” stated Autrey. “ACU played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey, and I am deeply grateful for the values and education that continue to guide me today.”
Autrey has more than 30 years of tax, advisory and business valuation experience focused on public and private clients, and he served Whitley Penn as CEO and Managing Partner for more than 20 years. Through his leadership, the firm experienced significant growth to near 900 employees with nine offices throughout Texas and New Mexico.
Autrey was formerly on the Cook Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees, the Texas Land Conservancy Board, a Former Board Member for the Community Enrichment Center, and was a Former Chairman for the Community Foundation of North Texas.
He is the Former Chairman of the Board and Former Vice Chairman for the ACH Child & Family Services Foundation, Former National Advisory Board Member for BBVA Compass, Former Chairman of the Tarrant County United Way – Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Former Chairman of the Fort Worth Chapter Young Presidents Organization, Former Chairman of The Bridge Youth Shelter, a Former Chairman of the World President’s Organization and is a Former Board Member & Assistant Treasurer for the Child Study Center of Fort Worth among many other Board roles for non-profits in the areas of land conservation, children’s advocacy groups and the organizations supporting health and the arts to name a few.
Within the accounting profession, Autrey is the former Day Chairman for the Major Firms Group, former Global Board Member for Nexia International, former National Advisory Board member for BBVA Compass, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA).
Autrey earned his B.B.A in Accounting and Finance from Texas Tech University Autrey earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in Analytics from ACU. He was recognized as the Texas Tech University Lyons School of Accounting’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and develop strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help you grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus. www.whitleypenn.com.
