Schechter Dokken Kanter Announces New Managing Shareholder and COO.

MINNEAPOLIS -- After 12 years of steady growth, downtown Minneapolis CPA and consulting firm Schechter Dokken Kanter is pleased to announce Joe Kenyon as Managing Shareholder and John Lawson as Chief Operating Officer.

"I'm honored to follow Russ Andrews who has been a tremendous leader in developing others and a dynamic influence on SDK's culture of personal commitment to our clients," said Mr. Kenyon. "Russ will focus on expanding the firm's assurance practice, particularly SEC engagements. Our unique combination of regional, national and international resources combined with local firm responsiveness and personal attention makes me very proud to accept this position."

Mr. Kenyon, CPA/ABV and CFE, founded the forensic accounting and valuation practice at SDK which now serves regional and national clients, including those with multimillion dollar damage issues. They assist legal counsel and their clients with complex forensic investigations, economic damage calculations, and business valuation matters. With John Lawson serving as COO, Mr. Kenyon will continue expanding the firm's forensic practice in addition to his Managing Shareholder duties.

"From my experience in Audit, I believe in making the work I do for clients easy on them and positive in its impact," explained John Lawson. "As COO, I'm excited to implement the same kinds of improvements we recommend for our business clients and continue our growth."

"SDK is an organization with a proud past and bright future," stated Russ Andrews. Mr. Kenyon added, "Together, in partnership with every client, we are looking forward to building many shared success stories and remaining a firm of choice in the Twin Cities."

About Schechter Dokken Kanter (www.sdkcpa.com)

SDK is a regional CPA and consulting firm with 65 skilled professionals who have responsiveness of a small firm but the experience and reach of a large firm. As a member of PKF International, an association of over 150 independent accounting firms all over the world, SDK is considered a company of depth and breadth where performance is measured by personal commitment to their clients and relationships. SDK offers traditional accounting, complex tax planning, wealth preservation, audit and assurance work, and forensic accounting and valuations. SDK serves a wide range of industries, but has specialization in Construction, SEC, Employee Benefits, Gaming, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, and Sports and Entertainment.