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McConnell & Jones Partner Selected as
Community Achievement Award Recipient
(HOUSTON, TEXAS —May 27, 2008) The Houston Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) has selected McConnell & Jones LLP Partner, Thomas Jones, as the recipient of the 2008 Award for Community Achievement.
Each year the Houston Metropolitan Chapter of NABA recognizes local individuals and business for their great achievements and community service. Mr. Jones was honored at this year’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala for his commitment to the community and for embracing the organization’s motto of “lifting as we climb.”
The Houston Metropolitan Chapter of NABA is part of a nationwide professional association with the primary purpose of developing, encouraging and serving as a resource for greater participation by African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.
“I am proud that Thomas has been honored by the Houston Metropolitan Chapter,” said McConnell & Jones Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell. “This recognition is a tribute to his outstanding community service and outreach within the accounting industry.”
About McConnell & Jones LLP
McConnell & Jones LLP is a certified public accounting firm registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The organization offers a complete spectrum of tax, assurance and small-business accounting services to individuals, private companies and non-profit agencies. McConnell & Jones is an affiliate of McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP, a full-service professional services firm providing accounting, financial planning, management consulting, engineering and technical services. According to a recent survey by the Houston Business Journal, McConnell and Jones is the 12th largest CPA firm in Houston.
McConnell & Jones Principal Selected for Special Task Force
Dedicated to New 403(b) Audit Requirements
HOUSTON, Texas (April 9, 2008)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has selected McConnell & Jones LLP Principal, Rance Buss, to join a special task force dedicated to understanding the new 403(b) audit requirements as part of the Employee Benefit Plan Quality Audit Center.
Starting in 2009, organizations with 403(b) plans may face additional filing requirements by the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor. As a member of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Quality Center special task force, Buss is part of a distinguished group dedicated to learning more about the new requirements and meeting the challenges of performing quality audits for these unique benefit plans. Specifically, Buss will work with other task force members to communicate regulatory developments and share best practices with those organizations impacted by the new reporting obligations.
Buss joined McConnell & Jones in 2002 and has experience in a wide variety of audit engagements. As principal, he leads the firm’s employee benefit plan assurance and compliance services practice. He is a licensed CPA with more than 20 years of public and industry accounting experience including assurance services, corporate federal income tax and internal audit. Buss is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio where he holds a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
“I am proud that Rance has been selected for the AICPA task force,” said McConnell & Jones Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell. “This appointment is a tribute to his outstanding service within the industry and deep understanding of the rules and regulations that impact our clients’ business operations.”
About McConnell & Jones LLP
McConnell & Jones LLP is a certified public accounting firm registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The organization offers a complete spectrum of tax, assurance and small-business accounting services to individuals, private companies and non-profit agencies. McConnell & Jones is an affiliate of McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP, a full-service professional services firm providing accounting, financial planning, management consulting, engineering and technical services. According to a recent survey by the Houston Business Journal, McConnell and Jones is the 12th largest CPA firm in Houston.
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP
Names Rance Buss and Tene Thomas as Principal
HOUSTON, Texas (March 12, 2008)
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP (MJLM) is proud to announce the recent promotions of Rance Buss and Tene Thomas to principal. As principals for the firm, Buss and Thomas are responsible for the organization’s strategic growth initiatives as well leadership and mentoring to the firm’s audit and tax teams.
Buss leads the firm’s employee benefit plan assurance and compliance services practice. He is a licensed CPA with more than 20 years of public and industry accounting experience including assurance services, corporate federal income tax and internal audit. Buss’ work has benefited a diverse range of clients, both domestic and abroad, within the manufacturing, distribution, real estate and professional service industries. Buss is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio where he holds a bachelor of business administration in accounting.
Thomas is a licensed CPA with more than 14 years of technical experience in tax compliance and accounting services and specializes in federal and multi-state income taxation. She has benefited a diverse range of clients, both privately and publicly held domestic and foreign owned companies, within the real estate, restaurant, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, legal, oil and gas, and sports and entertainment. She is highly skilled at conducting technical research, providing high-level individual and small business accounting and tax solutions, and consultation on business entity formation and restructuring. Thomas is a graduate of California Polytechnic University, Pomona where she holds a bachelor of business administration and is an active member of the Texas Society of CPAs.
“I am delighted to announce the promotions of Tene and Russ,” said MJLM Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell, “both have a tremendous amount of experience as well as an incredible work ethic that adds value to our firm and our clients.”
About McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP (MJLM) is a full-service professional services firm providing accounting, financial planning, management consulting, engineering and technical services. The organization specialize in solving problems, reducing risk and improving business performance for public, private and government clients in variety of industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, investment management, real estate, construction, hospitality, non-profit, and professional services such as doctors’ and attorneys’ practices. In 2003, MJLM established a new division, MJLM Engineering & Technical Services, in Huntsville, Alabama and expanded the traditional management consulting and analytical services offerings to include information technology, engineering and technical support services, production assembly and logistics. According to a recent survey by the Houston Business Journal, MJLM is the 12th largest CPA firm in Houston.
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Taps Thomas Jones as Chairman
HOUSTON, Texas (August 14, 2007)
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP announced today that one of its founding partners, Thomas Jones, Jr., has been elected as Chairman of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Created in 1962 the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) is the primary sales and marketing arm of the city of Houston and Harris County. The mission of the GHCVB is to improve the economy of Greater Houston by attracting conventions, tourist and international government officials to the area through sales and marketing effort.
“I look forward to helping Houston thrive,” says Jones. “As important as Houston has become to the nation’s economy, it does not get its fair share of visitors. I want to work on that.”
Jones plans to spearhead several major initiatives during his tenure, including increasing Houston’s hotel inventory.
“Imagine for a moment having a Hilton America's-like hotel with more than 1,000 rooms anchoring the north side of the George R Brown Convention Center. My goal is for the Bureau to act as a catalyst and assist with bringing the developers, hotel operators and other city officials necessary to make this a reality,” says Jones.
Several upcoming, high-profile events support Jones’ goal, such as the Meeting Professionals International convention in February 2008. And, in October 2008, the Society of American Travel Writers, The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, and the Association of Food Journalists will all descend upon Houston at the same time. These events are particularly significant as they bring to the city, people influential in attracting new travelers to Houston.
“I congratulate the Bureau on its choice of Thomas Jones as its next Chair,” said Mayor White. “I look forward to his leadership as the Bureau continues to grow Houston’s convention and tourism business.”
About McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
The founding partners formed MJLM in March of 1999 and established core competencies in business process improvement, accounting and financial support, program management and administrative support, and financial restructuring. In 2003, MJLM established MJLM Engineering & Technical Services in Huntsville, Alabama and expanded its traditional management consulting and analytical services offerings to include information technology, engineering and technical support services, production assembly and logistics. According to a recent survey by the Houston Business Journal, MJLM is the 12th largest CPA firm in Houston.
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
selected as Protégé Firm by BWXT Y-12
HOUSTON, Texas (May 3, 2007)
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP (MJLM) has been selected to participate in BWXT Y-12's Mentor Protégé Program. BWXT Y-12 LLC, a limited liability enterprise of BWXT and Bechtel National Inc., manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration. The Y-12 facility produces and refurbishes weapons components, stores nuclear material, and prevents the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Mentor Protégé Program is designed to encourage DoE prime contractors to assist small disadvantaged firms certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, which includes women-owned small businesses. MJLM is an 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a satellite location in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Mentor Protégé Program will provide MJLM with business and technical capabilities intended to position the firm for long-term business relationships and business development opportunities with DoE prime contractors. The program also allows the mentor and protégé to seek joint business development opportunities. "We are elated about entering into a strategic partnership with BWXT Y-12 that will be mutually beneficial to both of our organizations," said Sharon Murphy, partner with MJLM.
About McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
The founding partners formed MJLM in March of 1999 by merging McConnell & Jones LLP, a public accounting firm formed in 1987, and Empirical Management Services, Inc., a boutique consulting firm formed in 1992. Both firms began as two-person businesses, and MJLM has since grown to 125 employees. MJLM's core competencies include business process improvement, accounting and financial support, project management, administrative support, and financial restructuring. Assurance services are provided by our affiliate McConnell & Jones LLP.
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