Charles Allen Receives MVP Award

SPRINGFIELD, MO, July 27, 2012

Charles Allen, a managing consultant with BKD Technologies, has received Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the seventh consecutive year. The award recognizes exceptional technology community leaders worldwide who actively share their high-quality, real-world expertise with users and Microsoft.

MVPs share a passion for technology, willingness to help others and commitment to community. These are the qualities that make MVPs exceptional community leaders whose efforts enhance people's lives and contribute to the industry's success in many ways. By sharing their knowledge and experiences and providing objective feedback, they help people solve problems and discover new capabilities every day. MVPs are technology's best and brightest, and BKD is honored Charles is one of them.

"Charles goes above and beyond the call of duty not only for our team, but the entire peer group of Microsoft implementers," said Scott Brouillette, principal with BKD Technologies. "He has a strong passion and desire to help others whenever possible."

MVPs also receive early access to technology through a variety of Microsoft programs, which keeps them on the cutting edge of the software and hardware industry.

Allen has more than 22 years of experience as a technology consultant, performing information systems needs assessments and analysis and providing system selections, implementations, installations, training and support for a variety of industries including manufacturing and distribution. He is a 1987 graduate of the University of Texas, Austin, with a B.B.A. degree in accounting, and a 1988 graduate of the University of Mississippi, Oxford, with an M.B.A. degree.

BKD, LLP, one of the top tier CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. Our more than 2,000 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD and its subsidiaries offer clients a variety of services in accounting, audit and assurance, tax, risk management, technology, corporate finance, forensic and valuation services and wealth management. We combine the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate.

The mission of BKD is to always strive for excellence in providing services to clients, create rewarding career opportunities and maintain sound professional, business and financial standards.