08/13/2026
We're excited to announce that Emma Williams, CPA has been named Faulk & Winkler's chief operating officer. As COO, Emma assesses, develops, and improves the firm’s infrastructure at the intersection of technology, processes, and people. Congrats, Emma! 🎉
“Emma has become an indispensable voice within our firm, and we are proud to elevate her into this important new role,” said Tommy LeJeune, Faulk & Winkler’s managing partner. “In one short year, she has improved the sophistication of our operations considerably, managing everything from software implementations and vendor management to team structure and interfacing with clients.” Emma represents one of the new hires since January 2025 who have grown our firm's headcount by 50%.
Most recently serving as senior operations manager, Emma joined Faulk & Winkler in July 2025. Since that time, she has implemented and streamlined internal systems, improved documentation for standard operating procedures, and optimized internal teams for efficient deployment of talent.
Before moving back to Baton Rouge and joining Faulk & Winkler, Emma spent eight years in major national markets providing internal audit and risk advisory services with a leading global accounting firm. She performed specialty attestation and Systems and Operational Controls (SOC) reporting and advised clients on data security and information processing compliance.
Read more here: https://fw-cpa.com/insights/emma-williams-coo