Jon McDowell, managing partner of BKD, LLP San Antonio office, announces the promotion of Alexandra Geleske and Christopher Johnson to senior associate (audit).

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 taking an active role in their community.  Individuals become candidates for promotion after successfully mastering their existing level.

“These individuals have consistently proven their commitment to providing unmatched service to our client and their commitment to our profession,” McDowell said. “I am proud to work with these talented individuals.”

Geleske serves clients in the not-for-profit, real estate and oil & gas industries.  Geleske graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2012.

Johnson serves clients in the financial services and not-for-profit industries.  Johnson graduated from Texas State University with a Master of Accountancy in 2012.

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