Jon P. Karp Appointed to Metrocare Board of Trustees
Dallas, TX (April 6, 2026)
Whitley Penn Tax Partner and Healthcare Industry Leader for Tax, Jon P. Karp, CPA, PFS, has been appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners Court to serve on the Metrocare Services Board of Trustees.
The Metrocare Services Board of Trustees provides governance and oversight to ensure the organization’s mission, policies, and strategic objectives are carried out effectively in support of behavioral health services across Dallas County. The Board is composed of nine trustees who are appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners Court. Working closely with Metrocare’s Chief Executive Officer, the Board oversees major decisions affecting the delivery of mental health and developmental disability services and meets regularly to guide the agency’s operations and long-term direction.
“Jon’s appointment to the Metrocare Services Board of Trustees is a well-earned recognition of his leadership, judgment, and long-standing commitment to serving our community,” said Joe Lavis, Partner-In-Charge of Whitley Penn’s Dallas office. “His experience and perspective will be invaluable as Metrocare continues its important work delivering critical mental health and developmental disability services across Dallas County. We are incredibly proud of Jon and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make in this role.”
Karp has more than 30 years of tax, advisory, financial services and public accounting experience focused on C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, and private client services. He primarily works with clients in the healthcare, energy, manufacturing and distribution, retail, professional services, nonprofit, real estate and construction industries.
Karp serves on the Executive Committee and is a Past Chairman for the Texas Business Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council, the Forefront Living Foundation Board of Trustees, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), the Dallas Chapter of TXCPA, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Additionally, Jon was a member of the Plano Texas Health Resources (THR) Community Leadership Partners and serves on the Board of Directors for Pavillion Bank. He is also a Continuing Professional Education Instructor at Surgent, and past Board of Trustees Member of Temple Emanu-El in Dallas. He was previously named to DCEO’s Dallas 500 List, featuring profiles of influential leaders in DFW.
Karp received his BA in Anthropology and Religious Studies from Southern Methodist University and completed post graduate studies in Accounting at The University of Texas at Arlington and The University of Texas at Dallas.
About Metrocare Services
For more than 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing and supportive social services. To learn more about Metrocare Services, visit www.metrocareservices.org.
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.
Dallas, TX (April 6, 2026)
Whitley Penn Tax Partner and Healthcare Industry Leader for Tax, Jon P. Karp, CPA, PFS, has been appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners Court to serve on the Metrocare Services Board of Trustees.
The Metrocare Services Board of Trustees provides governance and oversight to ensure the organization’s mission, policies, and strategic objectives are carried out effectively in support of behavioral health services across Dallas County. The Board is composed of nine trustees who are appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners Court. Working closely with Metrocare’s Chief Executive Officer, the Board oversees major decisions affecting the delivery of mental health and developmental disability services and meets regularly to guide the agency’s operations and long-term direction.
“Jon’s appointment to the Metrocare Services Board of Trustees is a well-earned recognition of his leadership, judgment, and long-standing commitment to serving our community,” said Joe Lavis, Partner-In-Charge of Whitley Penn’s Dallas office. “His experience and perspective will be invaluable as Metrocare continues its important work delivering critical mental health and developmental disability services across Dallas County. We are incredibly proud of Jon and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make in this role.”
Karp has more than 30 years of tax, advisory, financial services and public accounting experience focused on C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, and private client services. He primarily works with clients in the healthcare, energy, manufacturing and distribution, retail, professional services, nonprofit, real estate and construction industries.
Karp serves on the Executive Committee and is a Past Chairman for the Texas Business Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council, the Forefront Living Foundation Board of Trustees, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), the Dallas Chapter of TXCPA, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Additionally, Jon was a member of the Plano Texas Health Resources (THR) Community Leadership Partners and serves on the Board of Directors for Pavillion Bank. He is also a Continuing Professional Education Instructor at Surgent, and past Board of Trustees Member of Temple Emanu-El in Dallas. He was previously named to DCEO’s Dallas 500 List, featuring profiles of influential leaders in DFW.
Karp received his BA in Anthropology and Religious Studies from Southern Methodist University and completed post graduate studies in Accounting at The University of Texas at Arlington and The University of Texas at Dallas.
About Metrocare Services
For more than 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing and supportive social services. To learn more about Metrocare Services, visit www.metrocareservices.org.
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.
