Russell Bedford Atlanta member names new partner

December 2015

Petra Orquiola has been named as a partner in Russell Bedford member firm, Williams Benator & Libby, LLP (WBL), Atlanta, GA, USA.

Petra is a member of the firm’s assurance practice. She leads financial statement audits and reviews as well as special projects for clients in several industries and for non-profit organizations. She is also a member of WBL’s transaction services practice team.

Petra received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Master of Professional Accountancy from Georgia State University. She finished her undergraduate degree as the first in her class in just three and a half years while also working full-time. In addition to her position at WBL, she serves on the board of directors of the Robinson School of Business’s Council of Young Business Leaders and is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

WBL managing partner Bruce Benator commented, “Petra truly embodies WBL’s core values of ethics, passion, relationships, and openness. She has an extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing and has distinguished herself as a leader within the firm. Her commitment to our clients and their satisfaction is undeniable. My fellow partners and I look forward to working with her for many years to come as we welcome her to the partner management team.