Emily Beazley Joins Dallas Regional Chamber’s LEAD YP Class
Dallas, TX (April 28, 2026)
Emily Beazley, Tax Senior Manager at Whitley Penn, has been accepted into the Dallas Regional Chamber’s (DRC) LEAD YP Class of 2026.
LEAD YP is a selective education and training program focused on priming young professionals to grow into leaders that will eventually champion the Dallas region. Each year, up to 55 applicants are invited to join the six-month program in which they will receive training on their personal leadership styles, leading through change, personal branding, coaching and feedback, and using the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment.
“Emily has distinguished herself as a trusted leader within our firm and we are incredibly proud of her inclusion in this year’s LEAD YP class,” said Joe Lavis, Partner-in-Charge of the Whitley Penn Dallas office. “We look forward to seeing how this program will further shape Emily’s leadership journey and expand her influence both at Whitley Penn and in the Dallas business community.”
Beazley has more than eight years of experience advising businesses and individuals on federal and state tax compliance and complex advisory matters, with a focus on partnerships, high‑net‑worth individuals, and private equity–backed and family‑owned companies across the Energy, Real Estate, and Family Office & Private Clients sectors.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Dallas Chapter of Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), and the North Texas Chapter of Women’s Energy Network (WEN).
Beazley received her BBA and MS in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
About the Dallas Regional Chamber
The Dallas Regional Chamber is one of America’s most established business organizations and serves as the voice of business and the champion of economic development and growth in the Dallas Region. We work with our member companies and regional partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting talented workers from around the world, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Our goal is to make the Dallas Region the best place in the United States for all people to live, work, and do business. For more information on the Dallas Regional Chamber, please visit www.dallaschamber.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 28, 2026)
Emily Beazley, Tax Senior Manager at Whitley Penn, has been accepted into the Dallas Regional Chamber’s (DRC) LEAD YP Class of 2026.
LEAD YP is a selective education and training program focused on priming young professionals to grow into leaders that will eventually champion the Dallas region. Each year, up to 55 applicants are invited to join the six-month program in which they will receive training on their personal leadership styles, leading through change, personal branding, coaching and feedback, and using the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment.
“Emily has distinguished herself as a trusted leader within our firm and we are incredibly proud of her inclusion in this year’s LEAD YP class,” said Joe Lavis, Partner-in-Charge of the Whitley Penn Dallas office. “We look forward to seeing how this program will further shape Emily’s leadership journey and expand her influence both at Whitley Penn and in the Dallas business community.”
Beazley has more than eight years of experience advising businesses and individuals on federal and state tax compliance and complex advisory matters, with a focus on partnerships, high‑net‑worth individuals, and private equity–backed and family‑owned companies across the Energy, Real Estate, and Family Office & Private Clients sectors.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Dallas Chapter of Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), and the North Texas Chapter of Women’s Energy Network (WEN). Beazley received her BBA and MS in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
About the Dallas Regional Chamber
The Dallas Regional Chamber is one of America’s most established business organizations and serves as the voice of business and the champion of economic development and growth in the Dallas Region. We work with our member companies and regional partners to strengthen our business community by advocating for pro-growth public policies, improving our educational system, attracting talented workers from around the world, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhancing the quality of life for all. Our goal is to make the Dallas Region the best place in the United States for all people to live, work, and do business. For more information on the Dallas Regional Chamber, please visit www.dallaschamber.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.
