Category: Alumni Spotlight

For Evan Mathis, a career in accounting started with a love of numbers and a strong financial foundation at home. Growing up in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mathis was surrounded by conversations about finance; his father worked as a financial advisor, while his mother was a CPA. When he arrived at Clemson, he knew he […]

For Melanie Johnson, Partner at Forvis Mazars, Clemson University played a transformative role in both her professional and personal life. Drawn to Clemson’s highly regarded Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) program and the convenience of its Greenville location, Johnson found far more than an advanced accounting education. Originally from Tuxedo, North Carolina, she credits Clemson […]

Jimmy ten Pas graduated from Clemson University in 2002 and has a master’s degree of professional accountancy from Clemson University as well.  Based in Greenville, SC, Jimmy is a Certified Public Accountant and was promoted to tax partner with Dixon Hughes Goodman in 2018.  He provides services to private equity funds, manufacturing and distribution companies, […]