EKS&H Announces Promotions to Principal

DENVER – October 8, 2004 - Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman PC, the largest Denver-based accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the election of two new principals.

Lori D. Gibson is a principal in the consulting service area of EKS&H and has more than 20 years of experience in both industry and public accounting.  She has provided services to clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, and professional service corporations.  Lori has a Bachelor of Business Administration with emphasis in accounting from the University of Colorado.  She is active in a number of industry and community organizations.

Ryan D. Sells is a principal in the audit service area of EKS&H.  He has been involved in public accounting since 1994, serving nonprofit organizations and closely-held businesses.  He has provided auditing and business advisory services to clients in the health care, trade association, hospitality, and health and human services industries.  Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis in accounting.  He is active in a number of community organizations.

EKS&H is a progressive firm providing quality, proactive accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting services to businesses in the Rocky Mountain region.