Press Release: MBK Partner, Kristina Drzal Houghton Receives State-wide Leadership Award
Holyoke, MA, Oct. 7, 2010: Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accounts (MSCPA), in partnership with the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, have honored its partner, Kristina Drzal Houghton , as one of three Women to Watch in the 2010 Experienced Leader category. An award ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 27 th at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The annual Women to Watch awards program highlights the achievements of women in the CPA profession in Massachusetts who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and their community, and who demonstrate leadership within their profession. “Kris has been a consistent leader and role model for our firm and for our industry,” commented Jim Barrett, managing partner of Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. “We are fortunate to have her on our team.” Houghton is also the recipient of other prestigious awards. In 2008, Kris was honored as the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year. In 2009, the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) named Kris the U.S. northeast regional recipient of their Balance Award which recognizes excellence within the accounting profession and beyond.
Kris is the Director of the Tax Department of Meyers Brothers Kalicka and was the first woman to be named partner to that firm.
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.
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