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Blue & Co., LLC Announces New Director-in-Charge of Carmel Office

CARMEL, Ind. (November 8, 2017) – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to announce that Kurt Beier has been appointed to succeed Bob Abel as the Carmel Office Director-in-Charge, effective January 1, 2018.

Kurt Beier joined Blue & Co. in 2002 as an intern, while completing his degree at Butler University in Indianapolis. Upon graduation in August 2003, he accepted a full-time position as a staff accountant in the Carmel Audit Department. Kurt was promoted to Director on January 1, 2016 and has played a pivotal role with key construction and not-for-profit clients while also transitioning to lead the manufacturing/distribution niche in Carmel. Kurt is also an active participant on the Firm’s manufacturing committee, charged with further developing the thriving niche across the firm.

Bob Abel will transition to Director Emeritus next year and will continue to work full-time, serving clients while leveraging his considerable experience and expertise to support the growth and development of the Carmel office.

About Blue and Co.

Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 450 people in 13 offices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Texas. With over 45 years of experience, Blue & Co.’s public accounting expertise includes the practice areas of assurance, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit plan services, valuation and litigation support, and business services. Its industry specializations include manufacturing & distribution, healthcare, construction, nonprofit, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness.

For more information, please visit www.blueandco.com.

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