AICPA and AOC announce winners of 2001 industry hall of fame. (awards).

The AICPA and AOC, a leading financial staffing specialist, have announced the winners of the 2001 AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors CPAs who provide insight and vision to their respective organizations; understand all facets of their enterprise; and demonstrate the leadership, commitment and strategic ability necessary to help their organizations meet the challenges of today's dynamic market conditions.

The three winners are: Douglas Haag, executive vice president of finance, Premier Aluminum, Inc., Racine, Wis.; Kenneth J. Purfey, president and chief executive officer, iValueHub Inc., San Jose, Calif.; and David L. Solomon, chairman, chief executive officer and director of NuVox Communications, Chesterfield, Mo.

Haag engineered the highly successful turnaround of a machine shop and metal casting manufacturer, transforming it from a nearly bankrupt company to one with over $10 million in revenues. Last year, he culminated 26 years of active service in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs with his election to president.

Purfey assisted in the launch of the Moscow Stock Exchange, managed major IPOs, led the start-ups of almost 40 different companies, and served as CFO for four high-tech start-ups.

Solomon has demonstrated years of leadership in the telecommunications industry and in public accounting. Most notably, he helped to raise more than $1.6 billion in equity for his company.

For more information about the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame, contact the AICPA:

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