Ari Franklin works on engagements across all lines of Palm Tree's transaction, transition, and transformation services.

Prior to joining Palm Tree, Mr. Franklin served as a Senior Associate within Grant Thornton’s Assurance practice in Chicago, providing audit services to publicly traded and private equity-backed companies across several industries.

Mr. Franklin graduated with honor from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting followed by a Master of Science in Accounting. He is also a licensed CPA in the state of Michigan. Outside of work, Mr. Franklin enjoys camping and hiking America’s National Parks and cheering on Michigan State Spartans Athletics.