FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) — TXCPA Fort Worth recognized six members for their leadership, service and contributions to the accounting profession and local community during its 2026 Summer Members Meeting on July 16 at the Fort Worth City Club.
The 2025-26 TXCPA Fort Worth award recipients are:
• CPA of the Year: Kim Crawford, CPA, Partner at SFC LLP
• Young CPA of the Year: Rachel Chinukwe, CPA, Tax Director, State and Local Tax at BDO
• Legendary Legacy Member Award: Jeff Eaton, CPA, Spillar, Mitcham, Eaton & Bicknell LLP
• Meritorious Service Award: Peter Olinto, CPA, Global Lead Instructor at UWorld
• Special Recognition Award: Allison Lansdowne, Vice President, Commercial Lending at Frost
• President’s Award for Innovation in Engagement: Jacob Alvarado, UWorld Campus Ambassador | Aspiring CPA
“These awards recognize individuals who have made a meaningful impact through their leadership, service and involvement with TXCPA Fort Worth and the accounting profession,” said Kim Knox-Lewis, CPA, 2025-26 TXCPA Fort Worth Chapter President. “We’re proud to recognize their accomplishments and appreciate all they do for our chapter and our community.”
TXCPA Fort Worth also recognized five members who received statewide honors at the TXCPA Summer Meeting in San Antonio. The recipients were TXCPA Rising Stars Ileana Esparza, CPA, Justyce Hill, CPA and Lara Yates, CPA; TXCPA Impact Award recipient Rachel Glasser, CPA; and TXCPA Young CPA of the Year Lindsey Kennimer.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees,” said Knox-Lewis. “Their dedication and involvement help strengthen our profession and our local accounting community.”
TXCPA Fort Worth congratulates all of its 2025-26 award recipients and thanks them for their continued leadership and service.
ABOUT TXCPA
The Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA) is the premiere professional membership organization for CPAs in Texas. Founded in 1915, the society empowers members to lead and succeed by promoting professional excellence, advocating on behalf of CPAs, and supporting a sense of community and connection among its members. With 20 local chapters and 27,000 members, TXCPA has one of the largest memberships of any CPA society in the U.S.
ABOUT TXCPA FORT WORTH
TXCPA Fort Worth has been a trusted professional community for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and finance professionals in the greater Fort Worth area for nearly a century. As a local chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA), the chapter serves members across the region by providing premium continuing professional education (CPE), advocacy, networking events, and community service initiatives. Driven by a dedicated roster of member volunteers, TXCPA Fort Worth upholds a long-standing reputation for professional action, integrity, and competence while fostering the next generation of accounting professionals.
