June 09, 2020
Michelle Arnold
Executive Director North America
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Michelle Arnold
Executive Director North America
Email: marnold@primeglobal.net
Phone: +1 678-417-7730 ext. 303
Michelle leads all North American regional management efforts to efficiently and effectively enable members to maximize the value they receive from PrimeGlobal. She works collaboratively with the Executive Team and Board of Directors to successfully lead global efforts.
Michelle joined PrimeGlobal in February 2013, as Chief Regional Officer of North America and the English speaking Caribbean, bringing a deep understanding of the accounting industry and association marketplace.
Welcome to PrimeGlobal North America
PrimeGlobal’s 60 North American member firms employ 8,342 professional staff across their 195 offices in the North American region, creating a far- reaching, influential and united association of independent accountancy firms.
By building powerful long-lasting connections across North America, PrimeGlobal has been able to consistently provide outstanding services to its member firms. In 2019, the North American region reported a 7% growth and a total member firm income of $1.5 billion. As PrimeGlobal’s North American firms continue to thrive we continue to provide prestige services to facilitate their excellent growth.
Through numerous conferences each year PrimeGlobal is able to foster progressive thinking, enable united development and build powerful connections throughout the North America region. Our goal is to provide our member firms and their clients with a powerful pipeline to build robust relationships and share best practices and business opportunities. For more information on the services provided by PrimeGlobal North America please contact our Chief Regional Officer Michelle Arnold.
Events
June 12, 2020
Innovation Fridays: Demo with Arbutus
June 16, 2020
Human Resources and Training & Professional Development SIG Webinar
June 18, 2020
Marketing SIG Webinar
June 19, 2020
Innovation Fridays: A Session with Inflo
June 23, 2020
NA Partner Leadership Conference
June 26, 2020
Innovation Fridays: CaseWare
June 30, 2020
HR, Firm Ops & Admin (COOs & FAs): Coronavirus Discussion Webinar
News
June 05, 2020
Karen Mosteller: Women in Leadership with Thomson Reuters
June 05, 2020
AAFCPAs Acquires Scott A. Goffstein & Associates
June 04, 2020
Karen Lake Appointed as Chairwoman of COVID-19 Tax Force
June 03, 2020
ACCA Launches Covid-19 Audit Impact Report
June 01, 2020
PrimeGlobal Taking Women's Leadership Virtual
June 01, 2020
Covid-19 and the M&A Market (SchneiderDowns)
May 27, 2020
Estate Planning Through COVID-19 Pandemic (Berkowitz)
May 27, 2020
Retirement Savers Receive Penalty-Free Relief (Berkowitz)
Board of Directors
Elaine Pantel
Chair
Shimmerman Penn LLP
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Elaine Pantel
Toronto, ON, Canada
World Board Functions: Board Vice-Chair, Strategy Committee Chair, Web Committee Member
NA Board Functions: Board Chair
Bert Mills
Moore Colson
Atlanta, GA, USA
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Bert Mills
Atlanta, GA, USA
World Board Functions: Board Member, Governance Committee Chair
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Governance Committee Chair
Jamie Ellis
Katz Sapper & Miller
Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Jamie Ellis
Indianapolis, IN, USA
World Board Function: Board Member, Strategy Committee Member
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Strategy Committee Chair
Russell Bauknight
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A.
Columbia, SC, USA
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Russell Bauknight
Columbia, SC, USA
World Board Function: Board Member
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Strategy Committee Member
Jim Keeslar
Treasurer
Sikich, LLP
Akron, OH, USA
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Jim Keeslar
Akron, OH, USA
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Treasurer, Governance Committee Member
Jason Ferguson
Calvetti Ferguson
Houston, TX, USA
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Jason Ferguson
Houston, TX, USA
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Governance Committee Member
Philip Hayes
Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam
Melbourne, FL, USA
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Philip Hayes
Melbourne, FL, USA
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Strategy Committee Member
Robert J. Dutkiewicz
Clayton & McKervey
Southfield, MI, USA
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Robert J. Dutkiewicz
Southfield, MI, USA
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Strategy Committee Member
Steve Behrns
Boulay
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Steve Behrns
Minneapolis, MN, USA
NA Board Functions: Board Member, Governance Committee Member
Staff
Heidi Brundage
Member Services Manager - North America
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Heidi Brundage
Member Services Manager - North America
Email: hbrundage@primeglobal.net
Phone: +1 678 417 7730, ext. 306
Heidi Brundage joined PrimeGlobal in September 2016, as the Member Services Manager for PrimeGlobal North America. Heidi is responsible for managing Special Interest Groups, planning and executing the PrimeGlobal SIG Roundtables and the IT Directors' Conference.
Sarah Holland
Member Engagement Manager, North America
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Sarah Holland
Member Engagement Manager, North America
Sarah joined the North American team in June of 2017 as the new Member Engagement Manager. Sarah manages PrimeGlobal's Peer Request, and Alliance Partnership Program. Additionally, she manages Women's Leadership and Marketing Directors Groups, as well as program content and engagement initiatives.
Cole Jacobs
Member Development Manager, North America
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Cole Jacobs
Member Development Manager, North America
Email: cjacobs@primeglobal.net
Phone: +1 678 417 7730, ext. 301
Cole serves as a liaison for North American firms and manages the Leadership Program and the Emerging Leaders. She works as part of the North America team administering and implementing professional development programs offered to PrimeGlobal members.
Cole joined PrimeGlobal in June 2013, with a specialization in the non-profit industry and a background in accounting and finance.
Member Directory
Whatever business you can imagine, we have a member firm with experience to service clients in that area. PrimeGlobal member firms literally cover more than 90 niche practices, in areas as diverse as construction, turf development, furniture manufacturing, auto dealerships, golf courses, and the movie industry.
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PrimeGlobal North America is a not-for-profit association registered in Missouri, USA. PrimeGlobal North America does not provide accounting (or any other services) to the clients of its independent member firms, and PrimeGlobal North America asserts no control over or responsibility for the actions of its individual independent member firms. The relationship between PrimeGlobal North America and its independent member firms is governed by the articles of incorporation of the association, the membership standards of the association, and the association's bylaws. Nothing in any of these documents dictates the work practices or procedures of any of the association's independent member firms.