Elliott Davis Adds to Practice Growth Team

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2010 – Elliott Davis, PLLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of Liz Kalooky as Director of Practice Growth and Sarah Hopfer as Practice Growth Coordinator.

With more than 18 years of marketing and business development experience, Kalooky will lead Elliott Davis’ sales and marketing initiatives firmwide. Prior to joining the firm, she managed marketing and business development for the real estate practice at global law firm K&L Gates. Formerly, Kalooky served as director of business development for Kennedy Covington (acquired by K&L Gates in 2008) and previously as Carolinas marketing manager for a Big Four accounting firm. She received her B.S. in business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hopfer will assist Kalooky and her team by providing marketing and sales support, including event and CRM system management, as well as collateral and proposal coordination. Prior to joining the firm, Hopfer served as sales consultant and marketing director for AirTight Mechanical in Charlotte, N.C. She earned her B.S. in business administration from the College of Charleston.

“The continued expansion of our firm is a strategic priority,” said Rick Davis, managing shareholder for Elliott Davis. “With Liz at the helm, our practice growth team will help us implement and drive initiatives for key geographies, industries and service lines to support our growth and the growth of clients.”