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.