Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant, Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants,
Past Member, Texas Tech Accounting Advisory Board
Past Member, Texas A&M University Accounting Advisory Board
MARKETS OF EXPERTISE
Real Estate, Hospitality, Construction, Restaurants
SERVICE AREAS OF FOCUS
Assurance, Business and Transaction Advisory
Background
Alvin Wade joined Saville in 2017 as an assurance and advisory partner. Alvin has more than 43 years of experience working with construction, real estate and hospitality companies. Before Saville, Wade led one of Grant Thornton’s oldest industry practices, which serves home builders, contractors, architectural firms, engineering companies, real estate developers, real estate investment trusts, restaurants, lodging, entertainment and gaming entities. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, he was an audit partner at KPMG and Arthur Andersen.
Alvin lives in McKinney, Texas where he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife of 43 years, Debbie or hanging out with his four beautiful grandchildren. Alvin is an active member of his church and has served on a variety of non profit boards over the past 28 years. Alvin enjoys traveling, attending spectator sports, concerts and musicals, and activities with family and friends.