Top 100 Firm Ehrhardt Keef Steiner & Hottman PC promoted five of its staff members to partner throughout the firm. New partners include John DeVore, Kelly Kozeliski, Sean McBride, Patrick McFarlen, and Eric Stutz. 

“Each of these individuals brings with them a unique set of skills and abilities that benefit both the firm and our clients,” Bob Hottman, CEO of EKS&H, said in a statement. “Without a doubt, they have proven their commitment to our firm’s purpose: To serve others and build trust.” 

Kozeliski joined the firm in 2006 and works in the firm’s audit service unit. In addition to audits, she also advises businesses within the health care, insurance and investment and financial services space.

DeVore joined the firm in 2008 and works in the tax service division. He provides strategic tax solutions to public and privately held companies within the telecommunications, technology, distribution, manufacturing and real estate sectors.  

McBride joined the firm in 2006 and is a leader in the business technology group. He primarily focuses on business and technology strategy, software selection, process design and organizational effectiveness. 

McFarlen joined the firm in 2001 and works in the consulting service division. He assists clients with business valuation, due diligence, modeling, and post-close transaction implementation.

Stutz joined the firm in 2003 and works in the tax services as well as the construction and real estate and franchising groups.