O’Neil Hagaman Promotes Lynda Ragsdale & Sam Powers To Partners

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Lynda Ragsdale & Sam Powers

Lynda Ragsdale and Sam Powers have been promoted to Partners at business management and consulting firm O’Neil Hagaman, LLC.

Prior to joining O’Neil Hagaman, Ragsdale graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science and worked in public accounting for over 20 years. She joined the firm in 2013 and previously served as Tax Director for the company.

A resident of Franklin, Tennessee, Ragsdale oversees a staff of five and provides tax support to the entire business management staff. Her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of tax planning and compliance on the federal, multi-state and international levels. She also provides business management services to clients in the music publishing and broadcast entertainment industries.

“Lynda has made an invaluable contribution to the firm through her leadership and tax knowledge. We are proud to announce her addition to the partnership group,” says Cheryl Harris, O’Neil Hagaman Co-Founder & Partner.

Powers worked at both Little Big Town Music and Sony/ATV Tree Publishing prior to joining O’Neil Hagaman. He was bassist and songwriter for the indie-rock band Superdrag from 1999 to 2003. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Powers has worked in the Intellectual Property Group (formerly the Special Projects division) since 2007.

Previously a Principal, Powers remains Co-Head, alongside Craig Owens, of the company’s Intellectual Property Group, comprising a six-person team. Powers and Owens oversee all aspects of the intellectual property issues of O’Neil Hagaman’s clients, including purchase and sale of publishing, overseeing the administration of active artist-owned labels, related contract review and consulting with music entrepreneurs.

“Sam is such a positive force in our music community. His unique combination of superior intellectual skills and deep industry experience, matched with genuine empathy, makes him an invaluable contributor. Welcome to the Partnership group!” says Kerry O’Neil, O’Neil Hagaman Co-Founder & Partner.

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