Randy Nail has served as Chief Executive Officer of HoganTaylor since 2012,
guiding the firm with vision, strategic focus, and his hallmark optimism— “Big
Days Ahead.” Since joining HoganTaylor in 2006, he has led the firm through
transformative growth, including multiple mergers and its evolution into one of
the region’s most dynamic business advisory firms. Today, HoganTaylor is ranked
among Accounting Today’s Top 100 CPA firms, stands as the third-largest firm in
the Southwest, and has been named a Best Place to Work in both Oklahoma and
Arkansas. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 CPAs (2024) and a
Best-in-State CPA (2025), Randy is known for his inspiring leadership and trusted
counsel within the profession.
A culture-driven leader, Randy is passionate about building high-performing,
people-focused teams. He has championed strategic investments in both the
Employee Experience (EX) and Client Experience (CX), aligning culture, talent
development, and service excellence to fuel sustainable growth. Under his
leadership, HoganTaylor has advanced its digital capabilities through innovations
like myPortal—a secure client collaboration platform now licensed to other CPA
firms. He has also instilled a firmwide “Get Better” mindset that drives innovation,
continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
With more than two decades of experience, Randy brings both technical expertise
and strategic perspective to his role. A sought-after speaker, he frequently shares
insights on culture, ethics, innovation, M&A, and CPA firm practice management.
Beyond his role at HoganTaylor, Randy promotes the firm’s mission to “Elevate Our
Communities” through active involvement in professional, civic, and charitable
organizations.
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