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Marci Suazo
Marci Suazo is Marketing and Communications Director for JCCS, the largest locally owned public accounting firm in Montana. Before joining JCCS, she worked in communications and public relations roles in local government, higher education, and non-profits. Her career began in journalism. She served as a public radio reporter for many years before jumping into communications. She holds a BA in journalism from the University of Montana and an MA in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.
JUST THE FACTS Name: Ryen Salo Title: Client Experience Manager Years of Experience: 12 in Client Experience (2 in accounting, 10 at ClearlyRated) College Name & Degree(s): George Fox University, Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership & Management Firm Name: Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC Firm City & State: Works remotely in…
At the 2026 AAM Summit in Palm Springs, California, speakers explored topics ranging from boosting your AI discovery strategy and using data to enhance client satisfaction to building a fulfilling career. Here are a few standout insights from Summit presenters. Be sure to follow them for more ideas and updates.…
JUST THE FACTS • Name: Joe Kovacs, APR • Title: Managing Director • Years of Experience: 25 • College Name & Degree(s): Fordham University (MA English), State University of New York – Binghamton (BA English) • Certification: Accreditation in Public Relations (Public Relations Society of America) • Firm Name: Kovacs…
For Alex Miller, advocating for herself at work has been key to her success, both personally and for her firm. She began her career at Maryland-based Lanigan Ryan as a marketing specialist in a one-person department. “I learned as much as I could—about our people and what they do, our…
In June 2024, Grassi, a leading advisory and accounting firm headquartered in New York City, launched a standout thought leadership initiative centered on its 2024 Construction and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Industry Conditions and Outlook survey report. This comprehensive report focused on Grassi’s largest niche industries. Serving as the cornerstone…
JUST THE FACTS Name: Tara Davis Title: National Marketing Director Years of Experience: 12 in Accounting Marketing College Name & Degree(s): San Diego State University, Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Graphic Design. Minor in Marketing. Firm Name: Sorren Firm City & State: Boise, Idaho Firm Size: 850…
If one theme rang clear during the 2025 Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Summit, it was this: connection and sharing benefit individual professionals and the industry itself. From an opening session with dozens of other newcomers to the final day’s awards ceremony speeches, the value of collaboration was repeated –…
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Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development
Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US
In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.