Elliott Davis, LLC Adds Shareholders
Thomas (Tom) D. Childers Jr., and Timothy (Tim) A. Grow Admitted to Shareholder Group
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jul. 7, 2009 – The Shareholders of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, have admitted Thomas (Tom) D. Childers Jr., and Timothy (Tim) A. Grow to the firm’s shareholder group, bringing the total number of Elliott Davis shareholders to 50.
Thomas (Tom) D. Childers Jr. has been admitted to the shareholder group in Elliott Davis’ Greenville, S.C. office. Childers serves as the firm’s director of quality control for assurance services, where he is responsible for assisting in the design and maintenance of quality control policies and procedures, and the implementation of procedures required by the program.
A certified public accountant in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, Childers has over nineteen years experience specializing in assurance, quality control and risk management issues for the firm.
Childers received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA).
Timothy (Tim) A. Grow, a certified public accountant in South Carolina, brings more than twelve years of public accounting experience to his role as shareholder in the firm’s Myrtle Beach, S.C. office.
Prior to being appointed shareholder, Grow served as assurance and advisory senior manager in the firm’s Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C. offices. In Myrtle Beach, he will continue to serve as assurance leader and provide comprehensive assurance and advisory services and management consulting services to a diverse client base which includes construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit entities, assisted living facilities, school districts and governmental industries. Grow has extensive experience with projects related to the Department of Housing and Urban Development including audits of the multi-housing industry, cost certifications for both mortgagors and contractors and various consulting projects.
He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a masters of accountancy degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.
Grow is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA), Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), and Surfside Rotary Club.
“We are thrilled to announce new shareholders in our Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices,” said Managing Shareholder Rick Davis. “These candidates have demonstrated great leadership during their tenures with the firm and we look forward to their continued success in their respective roles,” added Davis.
Elliott Davis, LLC Adds Senior Associate
Lee A. Wagner Joins the Firm’s Assurance and Advisory Department as Senior Associate
GREENWOOD, S.C., Jun. 29, 2009 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announces the addition of Lee A. Wagner as assurance and advisory senior associate in the firm’s Greenwood, S.C. office. Wagner, a certified public accountant in Virginia and Washington DC, brings more than three years of public accounting and Yellowbook (government auditing standards) experience to his new role at Elliott Davis. His responsibilities include audits of government financial statements for the firm’s clients. Prior to joining Elliott Davis in June 2009, Wagner served as a senior associate with KPMG’s Washington, D.C. office.
Wagner earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and German from Penn State University in University Park, Pa. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Lee as assurance and advisory senior associate at Elliott Davis,” said firm Managing Shareholder Rick Davis. “Elliott Davis’ addition of senior level associates from some of the country’s largest accounting firms clearly demonstrates the firm’s continued interest and investment for providing great services to our clients and associates,” added Davis.
Elliott Davis, LLC Principal Speaks at South Carolina Healthcare Managers Association (SCHMA) Events Throughout State
Ira Bedenbaugh Serves as Guest Speaker for Coastal, Spartanburg and Sumter Chapters
GREENVILLE, S.C., May 29, 2009 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that firm Principal Ira Bedenbaugh recently served as a guest speaker for the Coastal, Spartanburg and Sumter chapters of the South Carolina Healthcare Managers Association in May 2009.
On May 19, Bedenbaugh served as the guest speaker at the Coastal chapter of the SCHMA in Myrtle Beach, S.C. His presentation, “Are You Battle Weary?” addressed how office managers deal with stress in the medical practice.
On May 13, Bedenbaugh spoke to an audience of over 35 healthcare managers at the Spartanburg SCHMA meeting about how to facilitate change in a medical practice.
Bedenbaugh served as a guest speaker at the Sumter SCHMA annual seminar on May 12. His presentation titled “Insurance Companies!” focused on helping healthcare managers understand the intricacies of negotiating managed care contracts with insurance companies.
As the leader of Elliott Davis’s medical practices group, Bedenbaugh focuses on helping physician practices and hospitals improve how they manage short and long-term financial and operational challenges. His responsibilities include analyzing physician practice infrastructure, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing workflow processes and technologies that increase business performance and address government compliance issues.
Bedenbaugh served previously as a principal of Protime LLC, a medical management consulting firm, and the practice administrator of The Family Healthcare Center.
Bedenbaugh earned a bachelor’s degree in financial management and a master’s degree in business administration from Clemson University. He is a former member and past president of the Rotary Club of Laurens, S.C.; former board member and past treasurer of the United Way of Laurens County; former board member of the Laurens Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of Senior Options, also in Laurens.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors Accepts Investment Advisor Role for Southern Precision Spring’s Retirement Plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2009 – Elliott Davis Investment Advisors announced it has been named investment advisor and consultant for Southern Precision Spring.
Southern Precision Spring, a manufacturer of precision mechanical springs headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., has been in business for over 50 years. The company manufactures extension, compression and torsion springs, wire forms and small assemblies. Southern Precision Spring is a customer-focused registered ISO 9001: 2001 Manufacturer.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors will assist Southern Precision Spring with fund selection, performance monitoring and investment education for the Southern Precision Spring 401(k) plan and its participants. Elliott Davis Investment Advisors creates objective and competent investment solutions that are customized to meet the needs of individuals, companies, endowments and foundations. The range of services offered includes investment consulting to corporate retirement plans, high net worth individuals, endowments and foundations, financial and estate planning, and wealth management.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors consists of professionals with the following credentials: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Financial Planners (CFP), Accredited Investment Fiduciaries (AIF), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), and operational professionals with more than 20 years experience.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors Accepts Investment Advisor Role For Knauff Insurance’s Retirement Plan
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2009 – Elliott Davis Investment Advisors announced it has been named investment advisor and consultant for Knauff Insurance.
Knauff Insurance is a full-service commercial insurance brokerage headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Formed in 1969 as a provider of property and casualty insurance and services, Knauff Insurance has since expanded with five divisions delivering business and personal insurance coverage, as well as employee benefits, surety bonds and financial planning. The majority of the company’s business is in the Carolinas and relates particularly to the construction industry, manufacturing, distribution and service providers.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors will assist Knauff Insurance with fund selection, performance monitoring and investment education for the Knauff 401(k) plan and its participants.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors creates objective and competent investment solutions that are customized to meet the needs of individuals, companies, endowments and foundations. The range of services offered includes investment consulting to corporate retirement plans, high net worth individuals, endowments and foundations, financial and estate planning, and wealth management.
Elliott Davis Investment Advisors consists of professionals with the following credentials: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Financial Planners (CFP), Accredited Investment Fiduciaries (AIF), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), and operational professionals with more than 20 years experience.
Elliott Davis, PLLC Adds To Tax Team Leadership
Jack Schmoll Joins the Firm as Senior Manager
CHARLOTTE, N.C. May 5, 2009 – Elliott Davis, PLLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announces the addition of Jack Schmoll as senior manager in the firm’s state and local tax practice. He is based in the firm’s Charlotte, N.C. office.
Schmoll, a certified public accountant in Washington, brings more than 17 years of public accounting experience to his new role at Elliott Davis where he is responsible for providing state and local tax planning and consulting to the firm’s clients.
Schmoll has worked with state and local taxes since 1992, including nine years with the Washington State Department of Revenue, and eight years with Bellevue, Wash. accounting firm Clark Nuber PS.
Schmoll is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Washington State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash.
“We are thrilled to add Jack to our team of tax professionals at Elliott Davis,” said firm Managing Shareholder Rick Davis. “Jack’s extensive experience working with state and local taxes both at the accounting firm level and at the Washington State Department of Revenue will offer our clients a unique and comprehensive perspective to tax consulting,” added Davis.
Elliott Davis, LLC Adds Five in Charleston Office
CHARLESTON, S.C., Apr. 24, 2009 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announces the addition of Virginia Allen, Andrew Davis, Tobey Eskew, Kris Reed and Edward Royall in the firm’s Charleston office.
Virginia M. Allen joins the Charleston office as staff accountant for audit and assurance services. Allen received a bachelor’s degree from William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y., and a master’s degree in accountancy from the University of Charleston. She is a member of the Mu Beta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, and is the recipient of the following awards: College of Charleston 2008 Student Employee of the Year, Becker Scholarship for Success, Institute of Managerial Accountants’ Most Outstanding Cost or Managerial Accounting Student 2007, and the Institute of Managerial Accountants’ 2008 scholarship award.
Andrew Davis joins the office’s audit department as an assurance and advisory services senior. Previously, he worked in the firm’s Columbia office. Davis, a certified public accountant (CPA) in South Carolina, has more than four years audit experience for clients in the construction, non-profit, healthcare, housing and urban development (HUD), manufacturing, information technology and insurance industries. Davis received a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., and a master’s degree in accountancy from the College of Charleston. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Davis was initiated by the Mu Beta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at the College of Charleston as a charter member for outstanding business professionals for his efforts in helping support the accounting society’s foundation.
Tobey Eskew joins the Charleston office as audit senior manager. Previously, he worked in the firm’s Columbia office. Eskew, a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner, has more than a decade of experience in financial institution auditing, SEC reporting; compliance with Sarbanes Oxley section 404; and formation of holding companies, public stock offerings and fraud investigation. Eskew received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. He is a member of the following organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Independent Banks of South Carolina, South Carolina Bankers Association, United Way Young Leader Society, Communities in Schools, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Kris Reed joins the firm’s Charleston office as staff accountant for tax services. Reed received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of Maine in Orono, Maine, and a master’s of accountancy degree from the College of Charleston.
Edward Royall joins the firm as a staff accountant for audit services. Royall received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston. He serves as treasurer of the Benjamin Wyatt Burris Scholarship Fund.
Elliott Davis, LLC Adds Shareholder
W. Scott Clark Joins Shareholder Group in Columbia, S.C. Office
COLUMBIA, S.C., Apr. 16, 2009 – The Shareholders of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, have admitted W. Scott Clark, CPA, to the firm’s shareholder group. Clark will be based in the firm’s Columbia, S.C. office. Clark, a certified public accountant in South Carolina, brings more than 13 years of public accounting experience to his new role at Elliott Davis where he will focus on providing assurance and advisory services to clients in the manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, technology and healthcare industries. Prior to joining Elliott Davis, Clark served as a senior Manager with KPMG LLP in their Greenville, S.C. office.
Clark earned his bachelor of accountancy and master of accountancy degrees from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. He is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and has served on the board of directors and as an instructor for Junior Achievement.
“We are thrilled to add Scott to the shareholder group at Elliott Davis,” said firm Managing Shareholder Rick Davis. “Elliott Davis’ addition of seasoned talent to firm leadership positions clearly demonstrates our continued interest and investment in providing quality services to our clients,” added Davis.Elliott Davis Capital Partners, LLC To Host Business Seminar
Seminar Titled “Making an Acquisition in a Troubled Market – Creating Value in a Downturn”
GREENVILLE, S.C., Mar. 20, 2009 – Elliott Davis Capital Partners, the regional investment banking affiliate of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, will host a seminar titled “Making An Acquisition in a Troubled Market – Creating Value in a Downturn.” The seminar will be held on May 7, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington St., Greenville, S.C. Pre-registration for the seminar is required and available at www.elliottdavis.com/EDCP_seminar.aspx or by contacting Tracy Waldroup at twaldroup@elliottdavis.com or 864-552-4874. The registration deadline is May 1, 2009.
The seminar will discuss key issues for buyers and sellers to consider when contemplating an acquisition including: reasons for making an acquisition, how to determine value in the target company, transaction and financing terms in this environment, and the top five mistakes to avoid when making an acquisition. Speakers will include: Michael Hronchek, managing director of Elliott Davis Capital Partners; Rick Hewitt, principal with the transaction services group at Elliott Davis; Bob Anders, founder and managing partner with Plexus Capital; Charlie Arndt, senior vice president with RBC Bank’s commercial markets group; and Tom Barr, entrepreneur and founder of TestAmerica.
Seminar sponsor Elliott Davis Capital Partners provides investment banking services to emerging and middle market businesses and their investors including assistance with mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, private placements, recapitalizations and restructurings.
The firm’s investment banking services are led by Managing Director Michael Hronchek. Hronchek has 18 years experience advising closely-held and middle market companies and their management teams, and has served clients in numerous industries including technology, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, hospitality and construction. Hronchek and the other professionals at Elliott Davis Capital Partners have advised clients ranging in size from pre-revenue to, in excess of, $500 million in annual revenue.
Hronchek began his career with Price Waterhouse, serving as an audit manager in the Atlanta, Ga. office. He has served as chief financial officer of an electronic payments company and strategy consultant for an international consulting firm. Prior to joining Elliott Davis Capital Partners, Hronchek was managing director of an Atlanta-based investment banking firm. Hronchek earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Michaels holds Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses with the NASD.
Elliott Davis, LLC Names Business Development Manager
Liz Oates to Manage New Client Initiatives in Charleston, S.C. Market
CHARLESTON, S.C., Mar. 11, 2009 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announces the addition of Liz Oates as business development manager in the firm’s Charleston office.
Oates will be responsible for developing business relationships and generating new client revenue for the firm in the Charleston market. She will report directly to Chief Marketing Officer, Denise Reis.
Oates has more than twelve years experience marketing accounting, tax and consulting services in the Southeast. Prior to joining Elliott Davis in January 2009, Oates served as business development and marketing manager for accounting firm Dixon Hughes, PLLC’s Charleston office.
“Liz’s experience in marketing accounting and business advisory services spans a wide variety of industry sectors,” said Denise Reis, Elliott Davis’ chief marketing officer. “She understands what our clients need, and will be a tremendous asset to Elliott Davis and the businesses we serve,” added Reis.
Oates received a bachelor’s degree from Providence College in Providence, R.I. She is a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber; vice chair for the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign; member of the Trident United Way; and steering committee member for Trident United Way’s Battle of the Bands.
