PRESS RELEASE
Houston CPA Firm Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP Names New Managing Partner
HOUSTON, TX — July 21, 2009 - Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches LLP, Houston’s oldest local CPA firm has named George A. Hawkins as the new Managing Partner. Hawkins’ role will be to lead the firm’s growth initiative and long-term strategy for the future.
Hawkins becomes the firm’s 4th managing partner since its founding in 1948. He succeeds Rod L. Desroches, who served in that position since 2005. Desroches will remain a partner and continue to serve the firm and his clients.
During Hawkins’ tenure with GD&D, he has played an integral role in the overall success of the firm. A partner for over ten years, George has been with Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches since 1989. In addition to his specialization in income tax planning and compliance, George is also the partner in charge of the estate and trust taxation department.
"George will assume this leadership role in a firm that has grown significantly in size and stature in the last few years” said named partner David Donnelly. "We are confident in George’s leadership abilities and have no doubt that the firm will continue to be successful even in this challenging economic climate.”
In addition to his work at Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, Hawkins is currently a member of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as the Houston Chapter of CPA’s, and the Houston Estate and Financial Forum.
About Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches:
Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP, the oldest local certified public accounting firm in Houston, Texas, provides highly personalized and complete tax, audit, business planning and advisory services to privately-held businesses and individuals across all industries with special expertise in high net worth, construction, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate. The Firm has a diverse clientele from individuals and small business owners to multi-national corporations with gross revenues in excess of $1 billion. Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches can be reached at +1-713-621-8090 or on the Web at www.gddcpa.com.
