COLORADO
Blytheco acquires SFA Technology
Details: Laguna Hills, Calif.-based Sage reseller Blytheco LLC has acquired SFA Technology, a Denver-based SalesLogix reseller and customer relationship management consultant, helping it build its CRM practice in Colorado and adding to its growing national presence. With 130 employees in 16 states, Blytheco represents Sage products including ERP X3, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, BusinessWorks, SalesLogix, SageCRM, Abra HRMS and MIP Nonprofit.
SFA Technology will relocate to Blytheco's Denver office, and SFA principal Patrick Cherry will join Blytheco's staff. He will directly participate in the transition of his base of 25 clients to Blytheco.
GULF COAST
LaPorte Sehrt expands into Texas
Details: Louisiana accounting firm LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand CPAs plans to expand its presence to Texas by merging in Houston CPA firm Hidalgo Banfill Zlotnik & Kermali PC. The combined firm will retain the LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand name and add HBZK's Houston office to LaPorte's offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Covington, La.
The transaction was expected to close once the due diligence process was completed. The combined firm will have a total staff of 160 people and revenue in excess of $23 million.
LaPorte president and CEO William "Ted" Mason noted that HBZK's oil and gas industry specialty would add a new dimension to his firm, while its real estate development and construction practices would also complement LaPorte's Louisiana practice, enabling the firm to better support business expansion and economic recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast.
HBZK dates back to 1949 and specializes in tax, audit, assurance and consulting services for oil and gas companies, construction firms, financial institutions, real estate developers, wholesale and retail operations, and nonprofit organizations. As part of the merger, HBZK principals Harold G. Hidalgo Sr., James M. Banfill, Naushad A. Kermali, and Douglas Hidalgo will become directors in LaPorte.
