ACE Welcomes Nathen McEown, CPA, to its Board of Directors
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Suppliers
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SAN DIEGO, CA – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Nathen McEown, a respected leader in finance and public accounting, has joined its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026. McEown’s expertise will help guide the ACE mission and strategic direction for the next three years.
“Nathen is a tremendous addition to our Board of Directors,” said ACE chief executive officer, Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM. “His decades of experience in finance and public accounting will help strengthen our operationally efficiency and financial stewardship, helping to better position the organization to do what we do best – educate and support health and exercise professional who are on the front lines getting people moving and living healthier lifestyles.”
McEown brings more than 20 years of experience across audit, consulting, and firm leadership. His previous roles include Audit Partner, Energy Practice Leader, Partner-in-Charge of the Houston Whitley Penn office, and Chief Growth Officer, where he helped drive the expansion of the firm’s consulting and outsourced service offerings. He has served as Chair of the ACE Audit Committee.
“Joining the ACE Board of Directors is an honor, and I look forward to applying my financial and accounting experience to help strengthen the organizations’ long-term strategy and impact,” said McEown. “Sound financial stewardship is essential to advancing the ACE mission, and I’m committed to supporting the organization’s continued growth and service to communities everywhere.”
The ACE Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s future, providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure ACE fulfills its mission with sound governance, financial responsibility, and ethical integrity.
