Adrian Young Joins BKD Technologies

SPRINGFIELD, MO, August 22, 2010

Michael Burlew, regional managing partner of BKD, LLP's Initiatives & Subsidiaries Region, is pleased to announce the addition of Adrian Young as a senior consultant with BKD Technologies in the Microsoft Dynamics AX practice.

Adrian has more than 19 years of experience performing system selections, implementations and training for financial and customer relationship management applications.

Adrian is a Certified Business Resilience Manager (CBRM) who has hired, trained and coached large information technology departments. He has experience in project management and change management principles and procedures. He also has experience in gap analysis and resolution planning in the manufacturing, software and sports industries.

He is a 1976 graduate of University of Huddersfield, England, with a B.A. degree in computer science.

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BKD Technologies (www.bkdtechnologies.com), a division of BKD, helps businesses gain a competitive business advantage with information technology solutions. As an authorized reseller of leading financial and management software, we support companies with software selection, implementation and training assistance. BKD Technologies is a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, representing the top 1 percent of business partners worldwide and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in support and implementations of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD's ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. Praxity provides the gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

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