The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring & business advice to CEOs and presidents of local,private businesses, recently announced the appointment of four new board members.

(I-Newswire) January 26, 2010 - San Diego, CA – January 27, 2010 –The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the appointment of four new board members: Holly Green, Michael Kucha, William Lofft, and David Thompson. Jeff Campbell will remain on for a second term as the Board Chairman.

“Last year was a tough one for many businesses,” said Jeff Campbell, Chairman of the CRT. “We’ve all tried to lend support where we can, but many businesses were in the mode of just keeping their head above water. I am hopeful we will start seeing a return to strategic thinking in 2010 as companies emerge from their sense of drowning and are ready to swim full speed ahead. This is where the CRT can play a vital role – strengthening San Diego, one company at a time.”

Holly G. Green will take on the role of CRT Chair, Marketing. She is the chief executive officer and managing director of The Human Factor, Inc., a full-service organizational and management consulting firm. Green has over 20 years of experience developing strategic plans and comprehensive business strategies for FORTUNE 100, entrepreneurial, and management consulting organizations

Michael J. Kucha has been appointed CRT Chief Financial Officer. He is the founder and managing director of Timeline Advisers, which advises privately held businesses and their owners facing a critical juncture. Kucha has over 30 years experience with public and private companies as a CEO, board member, corporate lawyer, venture capital investor, business owner and adviser.

William A. Lofft is now CRT Chair, Quality Assurance. He is the chief executive officer of ZuumCraft, Inc. which designs and manufactures personal electric vehicles to provide environmentally sensitive last mile transportation. Lofft has over 30 years of executive and financial management experience.

David M. Thompson was named Chair, Sponsor Development. He is a partner at Hutchinson & Bloodgood, LLP,a leading accounting and consulting firm. Thompson has worked as an accountant for over 30 years.

The balance of CRT’s 2010 board of directors are: David Bennett, Chair, Membership; Dave Cox - Chair, Client Evaluation & Mentor Assignment; Darren Cecil - Chair, Client Acquisition; and Robert J. Pryor - Chair, Program Development.

About Chairmen’s RoundTable
The Chairmen’s RoundTable is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of 45 current and former Chief Executive Officers with extensive board of directors experience and diverse industry backgrounds. CRT mentors provide businesses in San Diego County priceless business advice and mentorship without compensation, as a way of giving back to the community. CRT’s well-defined mentoring program is ideal for small to mid-sized companies at a strategic crossroads that are looking to gain an outside perspective on key business issues. To date, over 200 local companies have benefited from CRT’s mentorship. For more
information and to read about past client successes, please visit www.chairmensroundtable.com.
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 TANYA SCOTT APPOINTED TO
NATIONAL ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE

San Diego, California - November, 2009 - Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, a leading Certified Public Accountant and Consulting Firm serving California businesses and residents since 1922, is pleased to announce that Tanya Lee Scott, a Partner with the Firm, has been selected to serve as a member of PKF North American Network’s Closely Held/Family Business Committee.

PKF North American Network is a membership association comprised of 86 independent accounting and consulting firms in North America that are dedicated to serving middle-market businesses and individual clients.

The Closely Held/Family Business Committee members are leaders in their field, with proven track records providing service and solutions to mid-market owner-managed business clients. These leaders are chosen based on their depth of knowledge and experience.

“As a member of the Closely Held/Family Business Committee, I have the opportunity to gain valuable industry information, such as benchmarking data, best practices and resources, while also learning from key insights of other professionals who, like me, work very closely with mid-market owner-managed business clients,” said Scott. “The resources, relationships, training and strategic alliances available through PKF North American Network help us to assist these clients as they face the challenges and changes inherent in the industry.”

Thanks to an affiliation with PKF International Ltd., members of the association also have access to professionals at about 146 additional firms around the world, which empowers members to provide seamless service to clients with business dealings and other interests abroad.

About Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP has a reputation of providing quality service for over eighty-seven years. Its success is due to a proactive client service philosophy that provides continuous personal assistance to each client in the areas of management advisory, auditing and accounting, taxation, exit planning, business valuations, and technology consulting services. Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP originated in 1922 and has four California offices located in San Diego, El Centro, Glendale, and Watsonville. Building lasting relationships has become the hallmark of its reputation. For more information about Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, visit their website at www.hbllp.com or call (619) 497-2415.
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HUTCHINSON AND BLOODGOOD LLP ANNOUNCES
NEW PARTNER PROMOTIONS

Glendale, El Centro, California - October, 2009 - Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, a leading Certified Public Accountant and Consulting firm serving California businesses and residents for over eighty-seven years, is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been promoted to Partner.

Carla Kuhns, CPA – El Centro Office, Carla Kuhns, a graduate of San Diego State University, joined Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP in 1998. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in private industry for 20 years in accounting positions covering various industries and different countries.

Kuhns has developed an expertise in accounting, auditing, business consultation and taxation of small to medium sized businesses with an emphasis on construction and non-profit organizations. She also provides clients with QuickBooks accounting software consulting services and performs pension plan audits. Kuhns was instrumental in helping the firm create its California Enterprise Zone niche and specialty. She is an active member in the community and especially takes pride in her involvement with Soroptimist International. She speaks Danish, German, French and Greenlandic.

Donna Osborne, CPA – El Centro Office, Donna Osborne joined Hutchinson and Bloodgood, LLP in 1996. Osborne is involved with a diverse clientele including governmental units, agribusiness and retail entities as well as providing tax services. She also is a member of the firm’s Accounting and Auditing Committee.

A graduate of San Diego State University, Osborne is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as the Board President of the El Centro Regional Medical Center’s Foundation.

Scott Suekawa, CPA - Glendale Office, Scott Suekawa joined Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP as part of the IT Consulting practice in March, 2001. Prior to joining the firm, Suekawa worked in public accounting as an auditor and obtained his CPA license. With over ten years experience as a systems consultant, Suekawa focuses on accounting/ERP software systems implementation and project management. He specializes in finance, security, warehouse management, distribution, manufacturing, EDI, business intelligence tools, databases and CRM.

A graduate of San Diego State University with a BS in Accounting, he also holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business. 

“We are extremely pleased that these three outstanding professionals have become Partners. Each has made a significant contribution to our firm and their wealth of knowledge, industry expertise and commitment to quality service is a tremendous asset to our clients and our business,” comments Richard Preciado, Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP’s Managing Partner.

About Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP

Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP has built its reputation based on the trusted advice and quality service they have given their clients for over eighty-seven years. Committed to providing their clients with informed choices, they offer continuous personal service in the areas of tax planning, auditing, information technology consulting, business valuations, and business advisory services. Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP originated in 1922 and has offices throughout California. They have assembled an impressive team of accountants and consultants and are proud of the diverse backgrounds and experience their team members offer. Building lasting relationships has become the hallmark of their reputation. For more information about Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP visit their website at www.hbllp.com or call (818) 637-5000.