HOUSTON- Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading provider of assurance, tax and advisory services nationwide, is pleased to announce that John H. Scott “Trey”, CPA, has been named Houston Market Leader, effective October 1, 2026. His appointment marks the next stage of Mauldin & Jenkins’ growth in Texas following its merger with LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors.
In this role, Scott will lead the firm’s Houston office, support its professionals and client relationships and help drive continued growth throughout the region. He will continue to play an active role in the firm’s Governmental Practice, serving state and local governmental entities. Eric Bosch, who served as CEO of LaPorte, will continue leading the firm’s Louisiana markets while supporting strategic initiatives across Mauldin & Jenkins.
“Houston represents an important opportunity for our firm, and I am honored to lead our professionals as we continue building our presence in this market,” Trey Scott said. “Over the past year, I have seen firsthand the experience, relationships and commitment our team brings to its clients. I am grateful for Eric Bosch’s leadership, and I look forward to working with our professionals to deepen our relationships and pursue new opportunities across the region.”
“Trey [Scott] has played an important role in bringing our teams together and positioning the Houston office for continued success,” said Hanson Borders, Managing Partner of Mauldin & Jenkins. “His experience with our firm, familiarity with the Texas market and commitment to our professionals and clients make him well suited to lead the Houston office. We are equally grateful to Eric Bosch for the strategic direction and steady leadership he continues to provide throughout this transition.”
Scott joined Mauldin & Jenkins in 2008 after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and a Master of Professional Accountancy from the University of West Georgia. He was named Partner in 2019 and relocated to Houston in July 2025. Throughout his career with the firm, he has served a broad range of state and local government entities across Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas.
A Certified Public Accountant, Scott is licensed in Georgia, Florida, Texas and Missouri. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as state and industry organizations including the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Government Finance Officers Association, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas, Georgia Government Finance Officers Association and Florida Government Finance Officers Association. He also shares his expertise as an instructor for Mauldin & Jenkins client continuing professional education programs and as a speaker at government conferences.
