Abacus!, is excited to announce Nathan MacLaughlin as a recipient of the 2025 Abacus Values Award for Integrity. Nathan is a Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax and Accounting Services.

Nathan consistently excels at designing efficient systems that integrate effectively and sequentially. He is also a natural at assuring smooth transitions, filtering out extraneous matters, and bringing order out of chaos.

“The Integrity Award is made up of honesty and responsibility,” said Nathan. “I always try to do what’s best for our clients and colleagues by going the extra mile when necessary.”

The Abacus Values Award for Integrity honor’s an employee who consistently exhibits a strong sense of responsibility, trustworthiness, and honesty. Nathan’s genuine ability to take on responsibilities is a characteristic his colleagues value and appreciate.

When asked what went through his mind when he learned he had won, Nathan said, “When I learned I had received this award, I was surprised, and I appreciate that my hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.”

Going forward, Nathan wants to encourage others to live this value in their own lives while he personally strives to earn this kind of recognition again.
Nathan said, “I just try to be as genuine and honest as possible. I also take responsibility for my mistakes and work to make things right.”

The Abacus Values Awards were created in 2020 to recognize individuals who fully exemplify Abacus Values in how they live, work and build relationships with clients and coworkers. Each recipient demonstrated exceptional understanding and achievement in client support and professional relationships.

2025 Complete List of Abacus Value Award Honorees:
Zoe Keeland, Senior Client Support Specialist in Transportation Customer Service, is a recipient of the Abacus People Focus Award which includes the attributes of Respect, Effective Communication, Compassion and Cooperation.
Lauren Smith, Catalyst of Excellence in the Department of Excellence, is a recipient of the Abacus People Focus Award which includes the attributes of Respect, Effective Communication, Compassion and Cooperation.
Josh Staggs, Senior Associate Specialist in the IT Department, is a recipient of the Abacus Ownership Award which includes the attributes of Pride in Our Work, Desire to Succeed and Loyalty.
Stacy Mathews, Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax and Accounting Services, is a recipient of the Abacus Ownership Award which includes the attributes of Pride in Our Work, Desire to Succeed and Loyalty.
Matthew Weekley, Senior Associate in the Transportation Accounting Group, is a recipient of the Abacus Integrity Award which includes the attributes of Responsible, Trustworthy and Honest.
Nathan MacLaughlin, Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax and Accounting Services, is the recipient of the Abacus Integrity Award which includes the attributes of Responsible, Trustworthy and Honest.
Carisa Perkins, Senior Client Support Specialist in the Transportation Customer Service Department, is a recipient of the Abacus Client Service Orientation Award which includes the attributes of Effective Communication, Innovation, Sense of Urgency and Quality in Work.
Camryn Ramsey, Senior Coordinator in Accounting Services, is a recipient of the Abacus Client Service Orientation Award which includes the attributes of Effective Communication, Innovation, Sense of Urgency and Quality in Work.
Abi Braun, CPA, Senior Accountant, is a recipient of the Abacus Positive Attitude Award which includes the attributes of Coachable, Cooperative and Believing the Intentions and Abilities of Others are Good.
Andrew Georgel, CPA, Senior Accounting Manager, is a recipient of the Abacus Positive Attitude Award which includes the attributes of Coachable, Cooperative and Believing the Intentions and Abilities of Others are Good.

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The Abacus! Values Awards, established in 2020, honors individuals who embody the key components of our seven Cultural Learning Points which include our Mission, Values, Circles of Excellence, Welch Grid, Circle of Influence and Concern, Value-Added and Process Improvement, and Mature & Growth Mindset. The Abacus Values award celebrate our commitment to excellence, including client and employee interactions. Honorees are selected each spring at the conclusion of the Abacus Annual All-Staff Strategic Planning Retreat.
At Abacus! our focus is you! We believe that our employees and clients deserve to interact in an environment that fosters growth, trust, and confidence. Abacus™ professionals provide leadership by relentlessly pursuing the best guidance possible so those we serve can make smarter decisions.
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