by TJ SponselJuly 16, 2021

Welcome Emily Poole!

Emily Poole joins specialty tax consulting firm as Southeast market leader.

ATLANTA – Emily Poole joins McGuire Sponsel as a Southeast Market Leader, serving the firm’s clients in its credits and incentives practice. Poole will foster client relationships by guiding partners and clients through the intricate opportunities and compliance associated with credits and incentives benefits. Emily will focus on serving companies that are investing, relocating or expanding in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas.

“What really stands out about Emily is her deep commitment to the communities she serves,” said McGuire Sponsel shareholder Justin Gephart. “She is passionate about building strong communities that attract businesses that improve quality of life for residents by creating new jobs and opportunities. We look forward to seeing Emily’s expertise drive value for our clients and partners at McGuire Sponsel.”

Prior to joining McGuire Sponsel, Poole was a regional project manager with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the Director of Economic Development in Fayetteville, GA. In these roles, she focused on business attraction and job creation for the state of Georgia on a state and local level.

Poole also served to support existing industries who were expanding and has always been a champion of the business community.

“I am excited to join this dynamic team of professionals at McGuire Sponsel,” said Poole. “I believe my corporate and community-driven economic development experience will serve as an asset to companies who are investing, expanding, relocating, or building dynamic teams across the Southeast.”