Siegfried Welcomes New Professionals From Across the Country

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siegfried Group, LLP (Siegfried) recently convened a group of professionals at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, California for orientation.

Siegfried's New Hire Orientation program introduces Professionals to its extraordinary culture, compelling business strategy, and interesting work. During the three-day event, new employees learn more about the company, meet members of Siegfried's Leadership and Operations teams, and become acquainted with their new colleagues. Notably, all new employees have the opportunity to meet with Rob Siegfried, Founder and CEO, about Siegfried's higher purpose: We help People become better Leaders to exponentially improve their Lives.

"We are delighted that you have chosen to build your career here at the Firm with us," said Siegfried.

A welcome reception was held at the Beverly Wilshire's Rodeo Terrace. For the remainder of the week, the orientation group was joined by members of Siegfried's Leadership and Operations teams, as well as colleagues from their respective regions, for group dinners at BAO, CUT, and Mastro's.

Siegfried is excited to welcome all of our talented new Professionals to the team!

Central Region

Katie Bosley, CPA, joins the Chicago Market as a Senior Manager. She embraces opportunity for change and encourages cutting-edge thinking. She earned her bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Florida and her master's in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. Most recently, she was a Manager of Accounting Special Projects at SP Plus Corporation.

Brittany Burns, CPA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She is a consistent top performer who delivers high-quality work products. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and was most recently a Senior Associate at PwC.

Joelle Dufresne, CPA, CA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She possesses a unique ability to effectively analyze all facets of a situation to solve complicated problems. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from HEC Montreal and was most recently a Financial Analyst at Agence Métropolitaine de Transport in Quebec.

Chris Hebert joins the Chicago Market as an Associate Manager. He has a goal-oriented and collaborative work ethic that enables him to coordinate his team and find the most effective solutions. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Illinois and was most recently a Senior Auditor at Deloitte.

Dan Malakoff joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as Senior Associate. He is an exceptional professional who can integrate into any team and is committed to providing extraordinary client service. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance from Temple University and was most recently an Audit In-Charge at Deloitte.

Rachel O'Brien, CPA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She excels when working with teams to collectively solve complex problems. She earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and was most recently an Audit Senior Associate at Grant Thornton.

Adriane Pluister joins the Chicago Market as a Senior Associate. She is focused on exceeding expectations by consistently providing accurate results. She earned her master's in accountancy and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting from the University of Wisconsin. Most recently, she was an Audit Senior Associate at KPMG.

Nick Porter joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as an Associate Manager. He is a committed professional who always demonstrates a positive attitude, helping him foster team chemistry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from St. Joseph's University and was most recently an Audit Senior Associate at Grant Thornton.

Martin Quilico, CPA, CA, joins the Philadelphia Metro Market as an Associate Manager. He consistently strives to deliver high-quality work and has the persistence and motivation needed to reach goals and meet deadlines. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accountancy from Unversité du Québec à Montréal and was most recently a Corporate Financial Analyst at Atrium Innovations, Inc.

Northeast Region

Amore Pistorius, CA, joins the New York Metro Market as a Senior Associate. She brings a warm and positive energy to every team she is a part of and never fails to achieve results. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce in accounting sciences from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and was most recently a Consultant at EisnerAmper, LLP.

South Region

Adam Haines, CPA, joins the D.C. Market as a Senior Associate. He is an enthusiastic professional who works closely with others to complete tasks and expand his knowledge. He earned his Bachelor of Science in management-accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and was most recently an Assurance Associate at PwC.

Josh Petersjoins the Charlotte Market as a Senior Associate. He has a multi-faceted skillset and can easily become a valued member of any environment or team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in managerial accounting and his Bachelor of Arts in business finance from North Carolina State University, and was most recently a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG.

Ben Posner, CPA, joins the D.C. Market as a Senior Associate. He applies his analytical ability to meet all external and internal deadlines, while motivating his teams to seek ongoing efficiencies. He earned his Master of Science in accountancy from Suffolk University and his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Vermont. Most recently, he was an Assurance Senior Associate at PwC.

Brooke Von Puschjoins the D.C. Market as a Senior Associate. She continuously strives to challenge her limits and achieve excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting and legal studies from Drexel University, and was most recently an FSO Assurance Senior Associate at EY.

West Region

Kathryn Amberg, CPA, joins the Denver Market as an Associate Manager. She possesses a unique ability to assimilate quickly into any team and consistently deliver a high-quality product and service. She earned her Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas and her Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from Augsburg College. Most recently, she was at Salo, LLC, where she spent three years in a rotational consulting role.

Mateja Andrejevic, CPA, CA, joins the San Jose Market as a Senior Associate. He is genuinely committed to his teams and solves complex problems within an amiable work environment. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Simon Fraser University'sBeedie School of Business and was most recently a Senior Accountant at KPMG.

Debbie Byrne, CPA, joins the Los Angeles Market as an Associate Manager. She prides herself on her organizational skills and always brings a positive attitude to the table. She earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Redlands and was most recently a Manager at KPMG.

Raymond Chan, CPA, CA, MBA, joins the San Jose Market as a Senior Associate. He applies out-of-the-box thinking to tackle challenging problems and is an extremely dependable, loyal, and empathetic person. He earned his master's in accounting and his Bachelor of Science in mathematics at the University of Waterloo, and his Master of Business Administration from Schulich School of Business. Most recently, he was a Corporate Recruiter at Lannick Group.

Nabeel Hirji, CPA, CA, joins the San Francisco Market as a Senior Associate. His mental agility and flexibility allow him to adapt quickly to new environments and create a lasting impact. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce in accounting from the University of British Columbia and was most recently a Senior Accountant at KPMG.

Kristen Kramer, CPA, joins the Denver Market as a Senior Associate. Dedicated to fostering effective solutions and delivering client service, Kristen's commitment and flexibility allow her to take on any challenge. She earned her master's in professional accountancy from the University of South Dakota and her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. Most recently, she was an Assurance Senior at EY.

Amanda Ong, CA, joins the San Jose Market as an Associate Manager. She creates value for her clients by committing to providing the best. She earned her bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Curtin University and was most recently an Audit Manager at RSM in Australia.

Jeremy Weinberg, CPA, joins the Denver Market as a Senior Associate. He is committed to exceeding expectations and can integrate seamlessly into any environment. He earned his Master of Science and his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Clemson University. Most recently, he was a Senior Corporate Auditor for Arrow Electronics. 

Jane Yuan, CPA, joins the Denver Market as an Associate Manager. She always challenges herself and aims at exceptional results. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Northern Colorado and was most recently the Manager of Financial Reporting for Starz Entertainment.

For more information about a career at Siegfried, please visit siegfriedgroup.com.

About The Siegfried Group, LLP
The Siegfried Group, LLP (Siegfried) is a leading, national CPA firm that helps executives with Effective Leadership and Successful Execution, through leadership advisory and talent delivery services, to better ensure that our clients are "Doing the Right Things, Right." We help People become better Leaders to exponentially improve their Lives.

Contact:
Karen S. Campbell
(408) 209-2545
kcampbell@siegfriedgroup.com

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