February 2, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State and Local Tax Leader Ryan & Company Establishes St. Louis Office.
Dallas, Texas -- Ryan & Company, America's largest independent
state and local tax consulting firm, announced it has opened an office
in St. Louis, Missouri, expanding its national tax practice to 14 locations.
The firm's St. Louis office opened today in the Clayton business district.
Tax veteran Randy Hilger, a former Missouri State Tax Deputy Director,
will head the new office.
"We are thrilled to have the St. Louis office as the newest addition to
Ryan & Company," said G. Brint Ryan, managing principal of Ryan & Company.
"This expansion is just one component of our firm's long-term business
strategy, as our company has plans to open several more locations throughout
the country to better serve our many national Fortune 1000 clients."
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm is establishing the St. Louis
office to better serve the many national accounts operating in the region,
including Southern Union Gas, and Kroger Co. The office will build on
the firm's existing presence by focusing on strategic business development,
quality service delivery and recruiting efforts in the St. Louis area.
"I am excited to be a part of Ryan & Company, and I hope to build on the
firm's strong reputation in the marketplace," said Hilger. "I look forward
to the opportunities to present and demonstrate our approach to client
service in this market."
Prior to joining Ryan & Company, Hilger served as vice president of state
and local tax services for a regional consulting firm. Hilger has 20 years
of experience in the state and local tax area, and previously served as
Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue's Division of Taxation.
About Ryan & Company
Ryan & Company is America's largest independent state and local tax consulting
firm. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm provides a comprehensive
range of state and local tax services on a multistate basis, including
audit defense, tax recovery, tax decision automation, dispute resolution,
and strategic planning. With more than 325 professionals and associates
in 14 locations throughout the United States, Ryan & Company serves many
of the world's most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.
PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
G. Brint Ryan
Ryan & Company, Inc.
972.934.0022
brint.ryan@ryanco.com
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