FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Greeley, Colorado – July 1, 2025

Randy Watkins, CPA, Joins ClingerHagerman, LLC as Partner to Lead Colorado Practice

Greeley, CO – Effective July 1, 2025, ClingerHagerman, LLC is excited to announce that Randy Watkins, CPA, has joined the firm as a partner and will spearhead the growth of its Colorado practice.

Randy brings over 25 years of assurance and auditing experience to ClingerHagerman, derived from his tenures at BDO USA, P.C., and ACM LLP—successor to the Greeley-based Watkins & Schommer, Inc. Most recently serving as an assurance principal, he has demonstrated deep expertise in governmental, nonprofit, construction, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.

ClingerHagerman, based in Laramie, Wyoming, offers boutique assurance, accounting, and consulting services tailored for local governments, special districts, and nonprofit entities in Wyoming and Northern Colorado. With a partner-first service model, the firm delivers “Big Firm Expertise. Local Firm Values.” by emphasizing quality, timeliness, and senior engagement team member involvement.

Abbey Hagerman, Managing Partner, commented, “We’re excited to be getting the gang back together,” referring to reunifying the professional team of Randy, Micah Clinger, herself, and other former ACM and BDO colleagues.  “With the addition of Randy to the firm, we will be adding substantial relevant experience and expertise to an already impressive bench. This will position the firm to more effectively serve clients throughout Colorado, and neighboring states.”

A native of Greeley, Randy has cultivated extensive professional and community ties throughout Northern Colorado—strengthening ClingerHagerman’s local presence.