Western Chapter Meeting - ARCPA Update

Deana joined Landmark in 1996. As a member, she is actively involved in the firm's accounting and auditing division. Deana focuses her attention on keeping up to date on the latest auditing rules and regulations and best practices for efficient accounting processes. Her client base spans numerous industries including financial institutions, contractors and nonprofit organizations. Deana is actively involved in the local community and her church. She serves on the Arkansas Tech University Foundation Board and College of Business Advisory Board, was a member of the Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2007 and brings her knowledge and expertise to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Deana resides in Fort Smith with her husband, Lance, and two children. While away from the office, she enjoys activities with her family and church.

Chance Locklear is a Senior Tax Manager at Landmark. His primary focus is business taxation, including small to mid-sized companies in a variety of industries. He also guides the owners of those companies in their personal taxes, offering a holistic approach to tax planning and implementation. Chance led the COVID task force at Landmark during the pandemic, serving clients and the community on the front lines as new information unfolded daily.

Chance is involved in several organizations outside of his professional role. He serves as the Treasurer for the United Way of Fort Smith. He serves as the President of the Western Chapter of the Arkansas Society of CPAs as well as the Chair of the Emerging CPAs Committee. Chance was selected as the ARCPA’s Outstanding Emerging CPA in 2021. He is also an AICPA Leadership Academy graduate. Most importantly, he is a husband to an amazing wife and a father to a beautiful daughter.

Chance graduated from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith with bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. He obtained his Arkansas CPA license in April 2019.