AICPA, Ajilon finance announce 2005 Hall of Fame winners.

The AICPA has announced the three inductees into the 2005 AICPA Business and Industry Hall of Fame, an annual event sponsored by Ajilon Finance, a leading accounting and financial staffing services company.

The AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame honors CPAs who demonstrate strong business ethics, lead by example and commitment, provide insight and vision using knowledge of broad business issues, and inspire and motivate others to excellence. The three winners are: Clark M. Blackman II, managing director and chief investment officer of Investec Advisory Group, L.P.; Jean Trainor, chief executive officer and president of John Deere Community Credit Union; and Ralph Kauten, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of Quintessence Biosciences, Inc. These inductees were noted for their contributions to creating and sustaining cultures of leadership, developing strong employees and strategic partnerships, and creating and envisioning strategies for company advancement.

For more information about the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame, call the AICPA at 212/596-6157, e-mail [e-mail] or call Ajilon Finance at 201/843-0006.