Tanner Announces Dan Griffiths as New Chief Operating Officer

Salt Lake City, UT — Tanner, a leading independent accounting and advisory firm, announced today that Dan Griffiths has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Griffiths brings more than two decades of experience as an advisor, operator, and executive leader, along with a proven track record of guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and strategic inflection points.

In his new role, Griffiths will oversee firm operations, support service-line leaders, and help strengthen Tanner’s strategic execution as the firm continues to expand its impact across key industries and markets.

Griffiths is widely recognized for his expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, leadership development, mergers and acquisitions, and exit planning. He has worked closely with founders, CEOs, executive teams, and boards to align strategy, navigate transitions, and achieve measurable results.

His career includes significant leadership roles both within Tanner and in industry. Griffiths previously served as a Partner at Tanner, where he built and led the firm’s management consulting practice. In that role, he facilitated more than 75 executive and board-level strategy sessions annually and advised organizations on succession planning, ownership transitions, and long-term strategic direction.

Griffiths later left Tanner to become President and CEO of Lume Deodorant, where he led the company through rapid scaling, national and international retail expansion, and a successful nine‑figure transaction. Prior to that, he served as CFO of a private equity investment firm, gaining deep experience in financial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and operational execution.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan back to Tanner,” said Managing Partner, Mark Erickson. “He brings an exceptional combination of advisory experience and operational leadership. His ability to translate vision into action will strengthen our firm’s ability to deliver meaningful results for clients and support the continued growth of our team.”

Griffiths holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University. He has also played an active role in advancing leadership within the accounting profession, including service on national committees, involvement in leadership academies, and tenure as a member of the American Institute of CPAs board of directors from 2017 to 2020.

Outside of his professional work, Griffiths is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fly fishing, traveling with his family, and exploring the outdoors with his wife and four children.

About Tanner

Tanner is a premier independent accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations succeed through audit, tax, and consulting services. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on building long‑term client relationships, Tanner serves businesses across the region with expertise, integrity, and personalized insight.

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