Press Release: MBK Names James Barrett as New Managing Partner

January 20, 2010

Holyoke, MA, Jan. 20, 2010– Holyoke-based accounting firm, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, has named James W. Barrett, CPA/PFS, MST  as its new Managing Partner.  Jim’s role as Managing Partner will be to lead the firm’s long-term strategy, growth initiative and overall management of the firm. Jim succeeds David Kalicka who has served as Managing Partner of the firm since 2004.

Kalicka recently remarked, “I am very pleased that Jim will succeed me in leading the largest, regionally based CPA firm in Western Massachusetts.  His commitment to our employees and clients will serve our Firm well, now and in the future.” 

A partner with Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. since 2004, Barrett holds a Masters Degree in Taxation and is a credentialed Personal Financial Specialist.  As a partner and CPA in the tax and wealth management divisions of the firm, Jim assists businesses and individuals in areas such as tax planning, buy-sell agreements, succession and estate planning, investments and other financial planning.  Jim is an Executive Board Member of the Massachusetts Chamber of Business and Industry, and is a member of the Western New England Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.

About Meyers Brothers Kalicka: Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. is the largest independently owned and operated CPA firm based in Western Massachusetts.  Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. provides business strategy expertise, as well as tax and accounting services, to closely held businesses and high net worth individuals.  MBK’s clients encompass numerous industries with concentrations in real estate, construction, the not-for-profit sector, health care advisory services and wealth management services. 

Contact:

Brenda Olesuk

Phone: 413-322-3498

Fax: 413-322-3364

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