Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP Elects New Associate Partners In 2026
BATON ROUGE – January 2, 2026 – Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP (“HTB”), Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors is proud to announce it has elected Hunter Chaney, CPA, Samantha Laramore, CPA, and Meagan Salinas, CPA as Associate Partners of the firm effective January 1, 2026.
“We are proud to recognize these outstanding professionals as Associate Partners. Each of them began their accounting careers with HTB and have demonstrated exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to our clients and our team. Their journey reflects our commitment to cultivating leadership and fostering growth from within. We look forward to the impact they will make as they help guide the future of our firm,” stated Jay Montalbano, Managing Partner of HTB.
Hunter J. Chaney, CPA joined HTB in 2017 and is based in the Baton Rouge office. He provides tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including multi-state construction companies, auto dealerships, small businesses, and individuals. Hunter is actively involved in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Pelican Chapter and its Young Professionals Group and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), the Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA), Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC), and Auto Team America (ATA). He earned a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University. Read Hunter’s full biography here.
Samantha “Sam” R. Laramore, CPA joined HTB in 2016 and provides client accounting and advisory services to an array of clients. Based in Baton Rouge, she specializes in platform recommendations and implementations, guiding businesses through setup, migration, training, and ongoing support. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA). She earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University. Read Sam’s full biography here.
Meagan P. Salinas, CPA joined HTB in 2013 and provides clients with tax planning and business consulting designed to maximize profitability and growth. Based in HTB’s Baton Rouge office, she works with a diverse range of clients, including construction companies, automotive dealerships, small businesses, and individuals requiring tax compliance. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), serving as a member of the Women’s Initiative Committee. In addition, she is an active member of the Financial Council at Most Blessed Sacrament. Meagan earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University. Read Meagan’s full biography here.
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About Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
Since 1924, Hannis T. Bourgeois (HTB) has sought to be more than a CPA firm by combining our collective knowledge and experience to provide personalized accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services to help our clients grow. Across practices, HTB brings together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for industries including Auto Dealerships, Construction & Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, Professional Services, and Small Business. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, HTB has grown to over 150 team members. For more information about HTB, visit www.htbcpa.com.