BKD Promotes Charles Laughridge to Managing Consultant

KANSAS CITY, MO, January 11, 2013

Michael Burlew, BKD, LLP managing partner, announces the promotion of Charles Laughridge to managing consultant. Laughridge delivers unmatched client service, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm's values and the accounting industry. He assumed the new role on December 1, 2012.

Career paths at BKD are divided into levels, and each position is defined by its own set of duties, responsibilities and competencies requiring cumulative and advanced degrees of education, training and experience. Personnel also must demonstrate their leadership abilities as coaches and mentors, as well as active community members. Individuals become candidates for promotion after successfully mastering their existing level.

"This is a recognition of Charles' proven ability as a specialist that manages engagements, client relationships and personnel," Burlew said.

Laughridge has more than 30 years of experience in the business management field, working in operations management, profit and loss management, supply chain management, logistics, technology development and service delivery. He provides information technology and risk management services to clients in the financial industry. He holds the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT ) certification and also is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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.