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Trudy Thornsberry

Vice President of Operations

Trudy Thornsberry - International CPA

Trudy is Clayton & McKervey’s vice president of operations, overseeing the firm’s human resources, finance and administration with a high level of drive & dedication.

What is your area of focus?

I started my career with Clayton & McKervey in client services, and moved into operations in 2008. In my current role, I have the opportunity to work closely with the ownership team, monitoring and directing the internal operations and growth of the firm in the areas of human resources, finance, technology and administration. My background in the firm’s Accounting Services Group provided a wonderful foundation for this role.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 1995

What is the favorite part about your job?

What I love about my job is the diversity of work, projects and people I engage with everyday.

Contact Trudy to see how we can help you.

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  • Human Resources
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business operations
  • Strategic planning
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Cleary University
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Society for Human Resource Management

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Trudy Thornsberry

Vice President of Operations

Trudy Thornsberry - International CPA

Trudy is Clayton & McKervey’s vice president of operations, overseeing the firm’s human resources, finance and administration with a high level of drive & dedication.

What is your area of focus?

I started my career with Clayton & McKervey in client services, and moved into operations in 2008. In my current role, I have the opportunity to work closely with the ownership team, monitoring and directing the internal operations and growth of the firm in the areas of human resources, finance, technology and administration. My background in the firm’s Accounting Services Group provided a wonderful foundation for this role.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 1995

What is the favorite part about your job?

What I love about my job is the diversity of work, projects and people I engage with everyday.

Contact Trudy to see how we can help you.

Specializations

  • Human Resources
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business operations
  • Strategic planning

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Cleary University

Connections

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Society for Human Resource Management

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