Fostering Strong Culture & Values

Hear from a few of our employees as they share what they love about Whitley Penn.

From the start, Whitley Penn has been known for having an entrepreneurial spirit. Employees at all levels are encouraged to develop relationships internally and externally, create programs and initiatives for advancement, and focus on delivering high quality client service.

Our internal programs and initiatives empower employees by nurturing wellness, career growth, cross-team relationships, and more. In particular, the unique Lunch Buddies program focuses on building relationships between employees across levels and teams.

Additionally, our recruiting and hiring process focuses on skill, talent, and the ability to do the job and do it well. We strive to hire the best talent that believes in our mission no matter what.

All of this adds up to one thing: The Whitley Penn Difference.

The Whitley Penn Story

See how Whitley Penn has grown, our major milestones, and what we've accomplished over the past 40 years.
1983

The firm is founded in Fort Worth, Texas by B. Glen Whitley, Jim Penn, and Mark Topel.

2000 - 2002

Whitley Penn establishes a second office location in Dallas, Texas. Larry Autrey becomes the first Managing Partner.

2007 - 2016

The two Fort Worth offices combine and the Houston office opens. New services lines are added, including Public Sector Audit and Oil & Gas Consulting.

2017 - 2022

Offices open in Austin, Plano, Odessa and Midland in the Permain Basin, and Hobbs, NM. Client Accounting & Advisory Services is established, adding to the firm's advisory services.

2023 - Present

The firm celebrates 40 years, expands into the San Antonio market, and enhances its service offerings to include a variety of advisory service solutions, including Digital Services. Nathen McEown is named CEO in 2025.

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A Message From Our CEO

''Change is constant. Our commitment to ongoing education and process innovation reinforces our efforts to stay on top of the ever-changing financial landscape. At Whitley Penn, we provide you with solutions and resources, so you have the confidence to make the most of your next opportunity.''

– Nathen McEown

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Our Awards

We strive for excellence, not only for our clients, but for our employees as well. See a few of our accolades below.
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Our People

Get a glimpse into life at Whitley Penn - and the people who make it all possible.

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Whitley Penn provides growth and professional development opportunities to all members of our team. We believe investing in you is crucial to success.
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Work With Us

Whitley Penn provides growth and professional development opportunities to all members of our team. We believe investing in you is crucial to success.
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