Release Date: 5/3/2010
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FARGO, N.D., May 3, 2010—Eide Bailly LLP, a regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm, announces Victor Puchi, CPA, has joined the Firm as partner. Puchi joins Eide Bailly from R&A CPAs in Tucson, Ariz., where he was most recently managing partner and CEO. He will be located in the Phoenix office. The Firm has also accepted nine current staff members into the partnership. This brings the total number of partners in the nine-state, 19-office firm to 167.
"Victor brings a broad skill base to our Firm, including expertise in accounting services and related technologies, which will enhance Eide Bailly's ability to deliver such services efficiently," said Jerry Topp, Eide Bailly managing partner/CEO.
Puchi, CPA, has more than 21 years public accounting experience specializing in tax and accounting services. He serves clients in a variety of industries, including the retail/wholesale, professional services and construction industries. Puchi is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Arizona Society of CPAs.
Current staff members joining the partnership are: Rhea Hemish, Mankato, Minn.; Frank Gariepy and Allen Gregory, Denver, Colo.; Dave Glennon and Jeremy Bendewald (principal), Fargo, N.D.; Ryan Doyle and Susan Hanson, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Kelley Grace and Keith Osborn, Norman, Okla.
"These individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to client service throughout their careers," said Topp. "I look forward to their future contributions to our Firm, and I am confident they will continue to provide added benefits for our clients."
Rhea Hemish, CPA, Mankato partner, has more than 14 years public accounting experience with a focus in financial institution taxation and consulting. Hemish is a member of AICPA and the Minnesota Society of CPAs. She joined Eide Bailly in 1993 and is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the AICPA National Banking School, Charlottesville, Va.
Frank Gariepy, CPA, Denver partner, has more than 30 years experience serving clients in variety of industries, including real estate development and construction, manufacturing and high-tech startups. Gariepy is a member of the AICPA and the Arizona, Colorado and Texas CPA societies. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont, Burlington, and has been with the Firm since 2007.
Allen Gregory, CPA, MT, Denver partner, has more than 22 years public accounting experience working with middle-market companies and their owners and executives. He is a member of the AICPA and serves on its tax committee. Gregory holds a bachelors degree from Kent State University, Ohio, and a Master of Taxation degree from the University of Denver.
Dave Glennon, CPA, Fargo partner, provides assurance services for SEC, manufacturing and insurance clients. Glennon is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Dakota Society of CPAs. He joined Eide Bailly in 2000 and is a graduate of Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D.
Jeremy Bendewald, CFE, CFI, MBA, Fargo principal, serves as director of Eide Bailly's Forensic Accounting and Investigative Services. He is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Bendewald joined Eide Bailly in 2001 and is a graduate of North Dakota State University, Fargo.
Ryan Doyle, CPA, Sioux Falls partner, specializes in audit and accounting services for a variety of industries, including ag processing, renewable energy, general business and manufacturing. He is a member of the AICPA and South Dakota CPA Society. Doyle joined Eide Bailly in 1999 and is a graduate of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.
Susan Hanson, CPA, Sioux Falls partner, has more than 15 years public accounting experience providing services to a variety of industries, including employee benefit plans, real estate, wholesale and retail distribution and individual and corporate taxation. Hanson is a member of the AICPA and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. She joined the Firm in 1990 and is a graduate of Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Kelley Grace, CPA, Norman partner, provides accounting services to a variety of industries, including auto dealerships, high net worth individuals, real estate development, manufacturing and construction. She is a member of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs and the AICPA. Grace joined Eide Bailly in 2001 and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
Keith Osborn, CPA, provides consulting services to clients, focusing on tax, estate, gift and retirement planning. He also provides accounting services to financial institutions, high net worth individuals and oil and gas clients. Osborn is a member of the AICPA, Oklahoma Society of CPAs and Norman Rotary Club. He joined Eide Bailly in 1998 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
About Eide Bailly LLP
Eide Bailly provides a full array of services, including assurance, tax, consulting services, employee benefits, financial services, forensic accounting and investigative services, technology consulting and training and development. The Firm has offices located in Phoenix, Ariz.; Boulder, Denver, Frisco, Golden, Grand Junction and Vail, Colo.; Boise, Idaho; Dubuque, Iowa; Mankato and Minneapolis, Minn.; Billings, Mont.; Fargo and Bismarck, N.D.; Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., and Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, S.D.
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