Clifton Gunderson names new CEO, to move headquarters to Milwaukee
Clifton Gunderson, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and consulting firms, announced it has named Krista McMasters as chief executive officer, and the company plans to relocate its headquarters to Milwaukee from Peoria, Ill. McMasters becomes the fourth CEO in Clifton Gunderson’s nearly 50-year history. She also becomes the first and only female to serve as CEO among the nation’s top 25 certified public accounting firms in the history of the profession. McMasters succeeds Carl George, who is retiring after 16 years as CEO of the firm. McMasters will begin the transition into her new role, effective immediately, until she officially takes office on June 1, 2009.
"Since joining our firm, Krista has played an instrumental role in key business initiatives at Clifton Gunderson – from ensuring our firm provides the best quality service to our clients, to providing strategic oversight to the firm’s human resource and business development areas to grow our firm," George said. "The appointment of Krista as CEO is an exciting and significant step forward for our firm and we are excited about the passion and commitment Krista brings to her new role as CEO." McMasters becomes the fourth CEO in Clifton Gunderson’s nearly 50-year history. She also becomes the first and only female to serve as CEO among the nation’s top 25 certified public accounting firms in the history of the profession.
McMasters has a 30 year history with the firm, having joined as an associate accountant in 1978. She was admitted as a partner in 1985, became director of assurance services in 1989 and most recently serves as chief practice officer. George will continue to play a strategic role with Clifton Gunderson until his retirement in 2012. "For nearly two decades, Carl George has led our firm as a caring, charismatic and forward-thinking CEO, and I am very fortunate to have been provided with many amazing opportunities and experiences. Carl’s leadership and commitment to Clifton Gunderson are characteristics to be admired and ones I will carry over in my new role as CEO," McMasters said. "I look forward to continuing to promote the unique and progressive Clifton Gunderson culture and I am excited about what the future holds for our firm and for our clients."
Landmark Credit Union sponsors financial show for kids
Landmark Credit Union is sponsoring a new financial education TV program for children called Biz Kid$. The weekly program airs on WMVS, Milwaukee Channel 10, every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Each episode comes with teaching materials developed by Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide to be used in classrooms and homes. As each episode airs, Biz Kid$ educational resources for parents, teachers and students are available at no cost on www.bizkids.com.
