Who We Are

Cynthia brings more than three decades of leadership experience across executive search, talent strategy, and professional services. Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership roles with leading organizations, including JM Search, Heidrick & Struggles, Fulbright & Jaworski, Korn Ferry, and Arthur Andersen.As President and Managing Director of Patten and Company, Cynthia plays a key role in shaping the firm’s long-term strategy and driving sustainable growth. She is responsible for scaling the practice and identifying opportunities to expand the firm’s services and reach into new markets. Cynthia also oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations and leads its efforts to attract, develop, and retain exceptional accounting professionals and CPAs.Cynthia earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.