Weaver Appoints Wade Watson as National Practice Leader, Energy Compliance Services

HOUSTON (June 23, 2026) — Weaver, a national accounting and advisory firm, has appointed Wade Watson, CPA, CFE, as national practice leader of Energy Compliance Services (ECS). In this role, Watson will lead the firm’s ECS practice as it becomes a standalone national practice within Weaver.

Watson has played a key role in the growth and evolution of ECS, helping expand the practice’s capabilities and service offerings while building strong client relationships across the energy industry. Under his leadership, ECS has grown into a multidisciplinary practice that supports organizations with compliance, regulatory, operational and technology-related challenges.

“Energy companies continue to face increasing complexity as regulatory requirements evolve, technology advances and market conditions shift,” said John Mackel, CEO and managing partner at Weaver. “Wade has helped build ECS into a market-leading practice by focusing on client service, innovation and talent development. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue expanding our capabilities and delivering value to clients across the energy sector.”

As a national practice leader, Watson will oversee the strategic direction and continued growth of ECS while working closely with leaders across the firm to deliver integrated solutions for energy clients.

“ECS has grown by staying closely aligned with the challenges our clients face and adapting alongside a changing industry,” Watson said. “As we look ahead, our focus remains on developing innovative solutions, investing in our people and helping clients address increasingly complex compliance, operational and technology-driven demands.”

Watson has more than two decades of experience in public accounting, advising organizations on compliance, reporting and operational matters. Watson will continue working alongside Ashley Player, partner-in-charge of ECS technical services; Mike Stein, partner-in-charge of ECS regulatory consulting services; Steve Schwarzbach, partner-in-charge of ECS assurance services; and Leanne Sobel, partner-in-charge of ECS motor fuels and excise tax services.