Spring 2009 issue of Horizons

AWARDS

Colleen Conrad , CPA, and Felicia Malter , CPA, were both honored as Women-to-Watch by the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. The award recognizes female CPAs who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession. Conrad and Malter were among five recipients recognized in the state of Missouri and were both named in the Experienced Leaders category. They were highlighted as part of a panel discussion at the MSCPA Women’s Retreat in 2008. Chelle Adams , CPA, was named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s list of Most Influential Minority Business Leaders. Adams was recognized with the other honorees in the September 12 issue of the St. Louis Business Journal. She was one of 25 professionals recognized in St. Louis. They were honored at a reception on August 27 and a luncheon on September 12. Steven Harris , CPA, was named to Who’s Who in Black St. Louis’ 20 Most Interesting Personalities list. Harris is featured in the publication’s fifth edition alongwith several other African-American professionals in St. Louis. The annual magazine highlights the achievements of African-Americans in the community and

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RubinBrown has moved its Kansas City office into 12,700 square feet of new space at 10975 Grandview Drive in Overland Park. The office had outgrown its former Corporate Woods location and was able to find newly retrofitted space nearby to accommodate its needs. The new office design reflects RubinBrown’s corporate culture, whereby partner and manager offices are all the same size and in close proximity to all team members.

Fred Kostecki , CPA, has been appointed chairman of Baker Tilly’s North America Accounting & Auditing Committee. As a founding member of the committee, Kostecki has been instrumental in developing the group’s annual objectives and the formation of its subcommittees, which include Resources &Collaboration,

IFRS and Leveraging. He will assume the role of chairman in June and will be responsible for overseeing the committee and its initiatives. Prior to this appointment, Kostecki served as head of the group’s International Issues Task Force. The St. Louis Society of Women Certified Public Accountants has named Rachel Flavin , CPA, president, and Kathleen Lenzenhuber , CPA, vice president. Both women are staff accountants at RubinBrown. As president, Flavin is responsible for coordinating the events and activities of the society and its board of directors. Vice president Lenzenhuber handles follow-up and coordination of activities, manages meeting dates, oversees committee activities and coordinates company representatives.

serves as a networking tool for business professionals. Harris was recognized with other honorees at a reception on December 1 at America’s Center.

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