John Nix, President

As managing partner of Bates, Carter and Company since 1995, John has committed his professional expertise and experience to helping clients achieve financial strength. In doing so, he plays a vital role to ensure Bates Carter continues its leadership role as a premier business consulting and accounting firm.

An active professional and community member, John regularly engages business and civic organizations to help enact change, ensure standards and build relationships across industries.

• Member of Council, American Institute of CPAs
• Past Chairperson, Performance Measures national task force
• Past president and current member of council, Georgia Society of  CPAs
• Past Chairperson, Governance and Structure Task Force
• Member, Consulting Accountants Roundtable (CART)
• Vice-President, The Center For Strategic Performance Management
• Member, Advisory Committee Suntrust Bank of Northeast Georgia
• Board of Directors Northeast Georgia Community Foundation
• Board of Directors Cornerstone Ministries Investments, Inc.
• Board of Governors, Committee Chairs and Treasurer Chattahoochee Country Club
• Member, First Baptist Church of Gainesville
• Teacher, First Baptist Church of Gainesville, adult Sunday School classes

Married in 1974, John and Linda’s family includes two adult children, Kasey and Morgan.