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Alliance announces October International Business Forum

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FreeTradeAlliancelogoTop Tier 1 suppliers to Toyota Texas Manufacturing “Los Compadres” will share their insights, best practices, and knowledge on how to increase international business in San Antonio. The noon meeting is part of Free Trade Alliance San Antonio’s Annual International Business Forum scheduled on October 30, 2014 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio.

Explore| Connect| Expand is the Forum’s theme and will be an all-day event beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will include four one-hour panel discussions on best practices in international selling, global sourcing, top exporting markets and opportunities, and key international business resources. “Los Compadres” is the partnership of Berto Guerra, Max Navarro, Frank Herrera, and Fernando Reyes who supply the truck manufacturer. The event will also feature matchmaking and networking appointments for those companies seeking international business opportunities.

“The International Business Forum 2014: Explore| Connect| Expand is the re-branded Export Day,” explained Jose E. Martinez, President and CEO of Free Trade Alliance San Antonio. “Last year the City hosted San Antonio’s first Export Day to officially launch the City’s Export Plan. Our City partners handed the event over to the Alliance and we’ve re-envisioned it to make it an effective tool to build export awareness and educate San Antonio businesses on the key aspects, resources, and expertise available for export facilitation. As well as showcasing San Antonio’s assets, we want to facilitate foreign investment by bringing international investors to the event,” he added.

Carlos Jarquin, Vice President for Exports and Foreign Investment and the Forum’s lead coordinator said, “We’ve already had a lot of interest from companies in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. We are encouraging our local companies to register early for the event so that they can take full advantage of the opportunity to connect with local experts and international companies. We see great opportunities for local companies to come explore other markets and increase awareness for the global economy,” he stated.

Sept 14 International Business Forum Flyer

Security Service Charitable Foundation donates $25K to Ronald McDonald House

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Security Services Federal Credit UnionSecurity Service Charitable Foundation has presented Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio with a $25,000 donation that will be used to build a bedroom in the Ronald McDonald House located inside the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. This house is currently being expanded from 10 bedrooms to 16, with a second house under construction to accommodate another 21 families.

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(from left) John Worthington, executive vice president and chief communications officer for Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU); Clarissa Rodriguez, SSFCU communications manager and Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio board member; Ronald McDonald; and Pat Bivin, executive director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides safe, temporary living accommodations for families while their children are receiving critical medical treatment in the San Antonio area. The houses provide families a quiet place to regroup, rest and gather strength so they can help their children heal.

“The house at the Children’s Hospital is significant in many ways,” says Jim Laffoon, president & CEO of Security Service Federal Credit Union. “It was the first worldwide to be located within a hospital. But most importantly – it places a family just steps from their child facing a serious medical crisis. We are honored to be a part of their home-away-from-home.”

The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further SSFCU’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union’s market areas. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.

Internal promotion and workforce initiatives at Prism Technologies Group

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Prism Technologies GroupPrism Technologies Group is pleased to announce its most tenured employee, James Leach has been promoted to director of client services. Leach, who has accelerated through the ranks of the managed IT services company, will utilize his expertise in applications, systems and networks to provide exceptional service to businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and academic institutions.

selectHired in 2008, Leach has had the opportunity to learn and grow with the company. Already an established IT professional when he joined, Leach has been able to expand his core competencies as he learned to operate and repair new technology. In his six years at Prism Technologies Group, he has advanced from helpdesk technician to engineer, solutions architect, and now director of client services.

Leach’s goal is to fulfill the company’s vision by ensuring it is providing excellent customer service and exceptional products. “I am excited about returning to face-to-face customer contact and making sure our clients are happy,” Leach said. “In all the years I’ve worked here, providing excellent technical and customer support has always been a priority. In this role, I will do that as well as manage large scale projects, and help our technicians and engineers grow professionally.”

Workforce initiatives
Cultivating an environment where employees can learn and advance professionally is important to Bryan Guinn, president of Prism Technologies Group.  As a Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud partner and managed IT services company, a natural track exists in which technicians at varying skill levels can progress professionally. “We have several tiers of support, so employees have the ability to move up as positions become available,” Guinn said. “An employee who begins at the helpdesk can advance to a support specialist and engineer. From there, they can advance to a manager, director and perhaps an executive position.”

The key benefit to fostering professional growth within the company is twofold: employees become proficient at their job resulting in a higher level of service to their customers.  The company has a mentoring philosophy for its team dynamics. Patrick Felty, vice president of operations and business development said that taking a team approach to resolving complex technology issues is the key to their success.  “Our employees are given ownership of client support requests, and are encouraged to seek advice or support from each other to ensure our clients are taken care of in a professional and efficient manner,” Felty said.  “Since we see so many different configurations and unique situations every day, it is difficult for one person to be an expert in every aspect.  All of our employees are responsible for mentoring and supporting each other.  Their interaction with the client is the determining factor as to whether or not the client wants to continue doing business with us, and empowering our employees in this way results in an improved work environment for everyone.”

Training students and veterans
As the fastest growing Microsoft partner in the region, Prism Technologies Group expects to hire more IT professionals in the future. In addition to recruiting talent from agencies, professional groups and industry organizations, the company participates in St. Philip’s College’s internship program. The company has paid internships for a select number of college students to gain experience as a help desk specialist, and the labor hours are applied toward academic credit. Guinn said the internship is highly beneficial because interns are working with cloud computing, a technology that businesses are just beginning to utilize, so students are gaining experience they normally wouldn’t receive elsewhere.  In addition, some interns are veterans who have returned to school to begin a new career, so Prism Technologies Group is honored to help them develop skills in a new vocation. ■

About Prism Technologies Group
Prism Technologies Group has been helping businesses improve their IT operations since 2003, and it’s their mission to contribute to their clients’ success. The company, which has earned the highest certifications from notable stalwart companies such as Microsoft, Cisco and Apple, provides expert IT services to businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations across the United States. Prism Technologies Group has a solid performance record, and they guarantee reliable, responsive and efficient solution delivery. The company was founded by Bryan Guinn, who is an active North Chamber member.

 

 

 

Broadway Bank invests in the safety and security of Seniors

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Broadway Bank logoLocal senior residents at Granada Homes Apartments in downtown San Antonio enjoyed a lot of special attention on August 20th as Broadway Bank announced an investment in the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation aimed at making their home more secure.

Check PresentationBroadway Bank made a $1 million investment in the preferred stock of the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation. A portion of the interest earned on that preferred stock is used to fund the Senior Crimestoppers Program at Granada Homes. Broadway Bank and Senior Crimestoppers made the announcement, flanked by McGruff the Crime Dog, local Crimestoppers and the San Antonio Police Department, “Senior Crimestoppers is a way for an administrator to further enhance the lives of the residents they serve. They all work very hard to provide safe, secure, comfortable living environments and their desire to implement the program is just one more example of this. Implementing this program does not mean that the facility currently has a crime problem, but that the administrator is proactively finding a way to keep problems from occurring in the future,” said Terry Rooker, president of Senior Crimestoppers.

 

Senior Crimestoppers is a coordinated set of components that work together to create a zero-tolerance-to-crime platform in senior housing facilities. This includes personal lockboxes for the residents, cash rewards up to $1,000 paid anonymously for information about wrongdoing of any kind, and effective, on-going education and training for staff members and residents. Senior Crimestoppers has reduced all aspects of crime in participating facilities by 94%.

 

“Broadway Bank is grateful for the commitment Senior Crimestoppers makes to protect the elderly residents in our local communities,” said Jim Goudge, Broadway Bank president and CEO. “Through our partnership with Senior Crimestoppers, Broadway Bank aims to support the mission of the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation to provide the residents of Granada Homes with a safe and secure living environment.

 

About Broadway Bank
 Headquartered in San Antonio, Broadway Bank was founded in 1941. It has evolved from a small neighborhood bank into one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas. Today, Broadway Bank continues to function as a family-owned and operated financial institution.  Broadway Bank offers a full range of sophisticated financial services, including personal banking, private banking, military banking, business banking and wealth management.  With right at $3 billion in total assets, the highly rated Bank operates 40 locations in San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas.  Visit the Broadway Bank website at broadwaybank.com for more information.

 

 

Best of Breast: Cancer experts to converge at 12th Annual Breast Cancer Conference

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methodist hcs logoSome of the best experts in the field of breast cancer research will take time out of their hectic schedules to present at the 12th Annual Alamo City Cancer Council’s Breast Cancer Update Conference presented by Methodist Healthcare. This year the community event will be held at a new location – the Oblate School of Theology’s Whitley Center at 285 Oblate Drive on Saturday, September 13th starting at 8 a.m. This ½ day free conference is open to the San Antonio community and brings experts in the field of breast cancer research and treatment together to update the public and healthcare providers on the latest advancements in breast cancer.

The day will begin with a keynote presentation entitled “Immunotherapy and Breast Cancer,” presented by Dr. Skip Burris of Tennessee Oncology. Dr. Burris is a board certified oncologist with more than 20 years of phase 1 clinical trial experience. He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy and medical degree from the University of South Alabama. After graduating, he completed his residency in hematology/oncology at the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC).

Seven concurrent sessions will be held throughout the morning, with attendees choosing two to attend. The day will then conclude with a lunchtime presentation on “Surgical Approaches in Breast Reconstruction” presented by Dr. Jessica Belz of PRMA and Dr. Christy Chai of the Oncology Department at SAMMC.

Alamo City Cancer Council Director Sharon Wilks, M.D., F.A.C.P. started the conference in 2003 and states, “the breast cancer update conference serves as a forum to bring a diverse group of attendees together to learn more about the advancements in breast cancer. From the newly diagnosed patient to the seasoned medical professional, there are learning opportunities for everyone at the conference. We are also especially grateful to Methodist Healthcare for their tremendous support as the presenting sponsor of this years event.” The conference is free to the general public and continental breakfast, a box lunch and free parking are included for all attendees.

And with national Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner Alamo City Cancer Council Executive Director Gretchen Garceau-Kragh, says, “the conference is a great way to kick off our participation in the national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By collaborating with the other cancer related non-profit agencies in San Antonio to help raise awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we hope to educate even more individuals as they move from cancer patient to cancer survivor.” Nurses in need of continuing education credit pay only $45 in advance and $55 at the door for their credentialing. Like last year, hundreds of attendees are expected for this educational day out and an opportunity to connect with breast cancer survivors, friends and experts.

For more information or to pre-register to attend, please visit alamocitycancercouncil.org or call 210-816-0683.

The Alamo City Cancer Council is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organized based in San Antonio. Its mission is to provide education, resources and services for any project that supports the cause of the eradication of cancer.

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San Antonio’s budding solar industry is going vertical

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cps energy logoLocal solar installers can now buy locally made inverters, and pretty soon, they’ll be able to buy locally-made panels too.

KACO new energy just cranked up production of 3.5 and 5 kilowatt inverters, the first residential inverters manufactured in the state of Texas and the first in San Antonio. That means local solar installers can circumvent shipping fees and buy the inverters direct from the manufacturer, saving money and impacts on the environment.

“It makes so much sense to support homegrown solar,” said Bradley Feuge, customer project manager for KACO, San Antonio’s homegrown solar inverter manufacturing company. KACO is one of seven new energy companies that have taken root in San Antonio since CPS Energy launched its New Energy Economy initiative back in 2011.

KACO-Res-Line-One-2-596x335CPS Energy’s New Energy Economy partner KACO new energy’s solar inverter plant is state of the art

Local solar industry advocates approve of the new outlet for inverters. “We’re really happy that the residential solar industry can now use local products made right here in San Antonio,” said Devon Rood, spokesperson for Solar San Antonio.

Those not in the solar business may be wondering: what the heck is a solar inverter?

Well, it goes back to Electricity 101. Electricity created by sunshine comes in as direct current (DC). In order to get it onto the grid and eventually to your home, that electricity must be converted to alternating current (AC).

Why?” Because the standard for power generation and transmission is Alternating Current (AC),” explains Feuge.

Feuge alludes to the “War of the Currents” which took place in the 1880s. Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse waged a war of competing technologies–Edison pushing DC and Westinghouse AC–as the standards for electrical distribution.

AC prevailed for one simple reason: it’s cheaper to transmit power over long distances using alternating current — from a power plant to your house, for example. However, electronics like tablets, laptops and yes, the smart phone, use DC. So while AC arrives in your home, it is soon converted back to DC to charge and power our beloved devices.

Generating solar power requires photovoltaic cells which comprise solar panels, also known as modules. Those panels send DC current to the inverter, which converts it to AC current so it can move onto the grid for community use.

Won’t be long, and San Antonio will claim its first homegrown solar panel manufacturing facility too. Mission Solar, another one of CPS Energy’s New Energy Economy partners company. The solar company, housed at Brooks City Base, starts full-scale production in September.

“It’s all part of our plan to build a local solar economy,” said Cris Eugster, Executive Vice President and Chief Generation and Strategy Officer.

Local solar installers can contact KACO’s Jim Pietras at 210-625-3776 for pricing and pick-up details.

By Monika Maeckle

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KACO inverter plant brings jobs to San Antonio
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Powering jobs in the New Energy Eocnomy

Businesses can follow Spurs “Good to Great” example

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Wright, John_CroppedBy John Wright, Managing Partner, PS&Co.

As I write this article, we are hours away from the San Antonio Spurs beginning the NBA finals against the Miami Heat for the second straight year.  A little about me – first, I am a sports fan and second, a HUGE Spurs fan.  I know many of you, likely most of you, would also say that you are huge Spurs fans, too.  Over the past week, as the finals have grown closer, much has been made of the accomplishment of the Spurs team, the coaching staff, and the organization as a whole.  According to many of the “experts,” few teams, if any, could have recovered from such a devastating loss and had the focus, drive, and determination to return to the finals for a shot at redemption.  Obviously, the Spurs are no ordinary team.  And they are no ordinary organization.

While it can be hard to fully separate the Spurs fan inside of us, we can look at the Spurs and take some great organizational lessons.  When you hear members of the team, the coaches, or even Peter Holt talk about their success this year, you hear them mention the principle of “Good to Great.”  Much of the inference is applied to moving the ball to improve a “good” shot to a “great” shot.  However, that business principle is not new.  The book “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t” by James C. Collins must be the catalyst.  Further, in those same interviews, you will hear the players talk about culture, commitment, accountability, teamwork (okay that is one they should say), leadership, development, and on and on.

When you look at them through a “non-sports” lens, the Spurs do what we all strive to do.

  • They hire and retain the best talent. The core of the team has been together for a number of years and stay in San Antonio by choice. Don’t forget how seemingly close Tim Duncan was to becoming a member of the Orlando Magic. He, like the others, has stayed because of the organizational difference.
  • They manage and maintain their culture. And they don’t just announce it – they live it. Their culture is clear and consistent.
  • Leaders lead. Peter Holt simply doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He certainly is in a position to be a dominant voice in Spurs operational decisions. Yet, clearly he lets his leaders do their job. I love coach Pop, but I am sure that there are a lot of owners that might not have been able to check their ego and let Pop be Pop. Similarly, Coach Pop had to set aside some of his own control when R.C. Buford became the team’s General Manager. And the examples go on all the way down the bench. Again, the Spurs demonstrate a “Good to Great” principle in getting the right people in the right seat on the bus.
  • They adapt. Just like in business, the market changes, our capabilities change, and products change. While the Spurs will still hold firm the team’s commitment to defense, they clearly are not the same defensively focused team they were when they won their last championship.   In those days, with the same core players, about the only time you saw the Spurs fly up and down the court was when they were matching the speed of the old Mike D’Antoni Phoenix Suns. Those were fun, high-scoring games, but they were rare. Several years ago, Pop and his staff revamped their offense to better suit their roster. While they are still focused on key defensive principles, today the Spurs are a much different team because of their ability to adapt.
  • Lastly, and today most obviously, they take their experiences for what they are and work to improve. I think the “experts” are right. Few, if any, teams or organizations could have responded so well after last year’s loss in game six of the finals.

Admittedly, I am a Spurs “homer,” however, they are a wonderful example for many businesses on strategic thinking, organizational planning, and execution that we should all look to emulate.

In closing, I’d like to leave you with a couple of quotes:

F. Scott Fitzgerald ~ “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.”

Tim Duncan ~ “We’ll do it this time.”

Go Spurs Go!

New Express-News religion section debuts Aug. 24

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SA Express News logoThe San Antonio Express-News’ religion coverage is moving from Saturday’s Metro section to a new Sunday section titled Faith, beginning Aug. 24. 

The new section will provide a reflection of San Antonio’s rich and wide-ranging communities of faith of all sizes. It will reflect the city’s deep historical religious roots as well as its newest faith traditions and will include profiles, question-and-answer interviews and short features.  

Longtime Express-News religion writer Abe Levy will head up coverage, but the section will draw on the newspaper’s other talented writers as well. Story ideas are welcomed by emailing alevy@express-news.net. 

The section also will feature Speak Out columns from a wide cross-section of San Antonians writing about faith. Columns of a maximum of 600 words may be submitted to Levy or to religion@express-news.net.

The newspaper’s weekly Religion Calendar will be included in the Sunday section and will accept submissions for local events. Faith-related events can include special services, lectures, seminars, conferences, musical presentations and fundraisers. Information can be sent by email to religion@express-news.net.  Deadline for calendar submissions is 3 p.m. Tuesdays.

The section also will include articles from around the world on a variety of religious topics.   

The weekly Worship Listings will continue in the Saturday edition, and advertisers may call Mickey Urias, (210) 250-2020.

For more information and stories from the Express-News, go to mySanAntonio.com or the newspaper’s premium website at ExpessNews.com.

Broadway Banker proves it’s never too late, graduates and takes home service award

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BroadwayBank_Logo_tagIt takes a savvy, confident and fearless leader to run the Broadway Bank Care Corps, a boots-on-the-ground volunteer battalion, which sets the standard for community service in San Antonio. It takes Jeannette Flores Westbrook, Broadway Bank senior vice president, community reinvestment. Under her leadership Care Corps has already served in 45 charitable projects for 2014, setting the pace for topping the 130 served in all of 2013. With grit and determination, Flores Westbrook does as she says. She serves on the board of Dress for Success, Communities In Schools, Project Quest and volunteers regularly with Habitat for Humanity and the United Way VITA program. Above all, it is her leadership at Broadway Bank that is improving the quality of life for so many people in the local communities.

Jeannette Flores Westbrook General R. L. Herring Award“It takes all of us in San Antonio and even our outlying communities to make a difference. The Care Corps proves this every time they take on a project,” said Flores Westbrook. “Our employees who make up the Care Corps are community-spirited and very generous with their time and talent,” she added.

The Care Corps is her brainchild—an idea she made a reality in 2004 as another way to achieve the goals of the Broadway Bank community reinvestment office which she heads. It has grown ever since, with almost 60 percent of Broadway Bank employees serving on the Care Corps and frequently bringing along family members and friends in accomplishing the mission.

“Jeannette has taken a brilliant idea and put it into action to accomplish so much good for our community and in the process has fostered the culture of dignity, respect and love of neighbor that permeates the Broadway Bank experience,” said Jim Goudge, chairman and CEO of Broadway Bank. “We know that the Broadway Bank founding principles of giving back to our community are in the right hands.”

In 1974, at age nineteen, Flores Westbrook accepted a job as a teller for Broadway Bank and has her own unique story that is only possible because of an organization and environment that empowers and develops human capital with extreme premeditation. She stepped in as a secretary for an employee who had gone on maternity leave and from there she shot up in the organization taking advantage of training opportunities and graduating from banking schools.

“I have been blessed to be part of the Broadway Bank family who has a genuine commitment to the community,” she said.

Celebrating 40 years at Broadway Bank represents a major milestone only a select few attain. It is a testament to her loyalty and perseverance and it’s these characteristics that propelled Flores Westbrook to achieve one other life-changing milestone in 2014. On June 27, she walked the stage, graduating with honors, at Wayland Baptist University and while she never considered herself an ordinary student, the university considered her an extraordinary student. Along with her coveted college diploma, Flores Westbrook was awarded the General R. L. Herring Award as the outstanding graduate majoring in human services who has demonstrated a dedication to advancement in their career, education, faith and helping their fellow man—all values that embodied the life of Herring.

“I hope that through finishing my degree, I can really encourage and inspire young girls and other women. It is never too late,” said Flores Westbrook. “The value a college education adds to your life is immeasurable,” she added.

With tears in her eyes, she reflects on the meaning of this accomplishment, “My 89-year-old mother, along with the rest of my family and friends, was there to see me graduate.”

About Broadway Bank
Headquartered in San Antonio, Broadway Bank was founded in 1941. It has evolved from a small neighborhood bank into one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas. Today, Broadway Bank continues to function as a family-owned and operated financial institution. Broadway Bank offers a full- range of sophisticated financial services, including personal banking, private banking, military banking, business banking and wealth management. With more than $2.9 billion in total assets, the highly rated Bank operates 40 locations in San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas. Visit the Broadway Bank website at broadwaybank.com for more information.

Padgett, Stratemann & Co. announces new promotions

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Padgett Stratemann & Co.Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. (PS&Co.), one of Texas’ premier CPA and business advisory firms, is pleased to announce several new promotions throughout the firm.

Kothmann, Will_Cropped1Will Kothmann, CPA – Will is the newest audit partner at PS&Co.  He has more than ten years of public accounting experience serving energy, retail, construction, manufacturing, and distribution industries.  Will has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University in College Station and is involved with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), the San Antonio Chapter of TSCPA, and the Petroleum Accountants Society of San Antonio. He was named one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” in 2012. Will is a 2010 graduate of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lab program, the treasurer of the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, and a committee member of S.A.L.E. for Kids for San Antonio Livestock Exposition.

Munoz, Leo_Cropped2Leo Munoz, CPA/CFF, CFE – Leo is a senior manager and has been promoted to partner-in-training.  He has more than 24 years of accounting, finance, and management experience in public accounting, in industry, and as a business owner.  He spent six years in public accounting in the audit department of a national public accounting firm, nine years in various director-level financial positions with a publicly-held company, and three years as a partner in a real estate investment company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas and is a certified public accountant, a certified fraud examiner and is certified in financial forensics. Leo is a member of the AICPA, TSCPA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and is a graduate of Leadership San Antonio Class 38.

Foshe, Renee_cropped3Renee Foshee, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation), CPA – Renee has been promoted to manager in the tax department. She is an attorney, a certified public accountant, and a former adjunct professor of accounting. Her practice is concentrated in federal and international tax issues. Renee holds a LL.M. in taxation from the SMU School of Law in Dallas, a juris doctorate from the Texas Tech School of Law, and a master of accountancy from Texas State University in San Marcos. She is active in the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association, the AICPA, serves on the board of directors of the TSCPA and the San Antonio CPA Society, and is the treasurer of the International Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association.

Hatch, Alissa_cropped4Alissa Hatch, CPA – Alissa has been promoted to tax manager. She specializes in tax compliance and planning within the private client services niche, working with high-wealth individuals and family-owned businesses, and in the financial institutions niche.  Alissa has a BBA and a master’s of accountancy from The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa and is a certified public accountant. She is a member of the AICPA, the TSCPA, the San Antonio Chapter of the TSCPA, and serves as the treasurer for the Alamo City Cancer Council.

Hyde, Michelle_cropped5Michelle Hyde, CPA – Michelle has been promoted to audit manager. She primarily serves the public sector industry and audits various public sector entities, including school districts, not-for-profits, municipalities, local government agencies, and various state agencies.  She has more than 13 years of accounting experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and is a certified public accountant. Michelle is a member of the AICPA, the TSCPA, and the San Antonio Chapter of TSCPA.

Niblett. Linda_cropped6Linda Niblett, CPA – Linda has been promoted to a manager in the audit department. She has more than seven years of public accounting experience, primarily in financial and compliance auditing for state and local governments and not-for-profit organizations.  She also has audit experience in the manufacturing, construction, and insurance industries.Linda has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from St. Edward’s University in Austin and is a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Turner, Matt_cropped7Matt Turner, CPA – Matt has been promoted to manager in the audit department.He has more than seven years of public accounting experience, including services provided to the manufacturing, retail and distribution, construction, and banking industries. Matt has a master’s and bachelor’s degree in accounting from Trinity University in San Antonio, is a certified public accountant, and is a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

About PS&Co.
PS&Co. is one of Texas’ largest locally-owned CPA and business advisory firms.  In business since 1945, PS&Co. has offices in San Antonio and Austin.  The firm is dedicated to professional excellence, integrity, and community service. PS&Co. provides a range of sophisticated accounting, audit, tax, and other business advisory services for both publicly-traded and private companies.  Its experienced professionals serve clients in various industries, including banking, construction, communication, entertainment, government-based, non-profit, medical, professional services, manufacturing, retail, distribution, technology, insurance, oil and gas, and real estate.  PS&Co. is a member of the RSM McGladrey Network, the premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the nation.  To learn more about our services, visit www.padgett-cpa.com.