January 19, 2021
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 63 North American member firms employ 9,720 professional staff across their 240 locations 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 2020, the North American region reported a total member firm income of $1.8 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
January 19, 2021
NA Western Subregional Roundtable
January 26, 2021
Human Resources and Training & Professional Development SIG Webinar
January 27, 2021
Tax: State & Local (SALT) SIG Webinar
February 03, 2021
Consulting Practice Leaders SIG Webinar
June 06, 2021
Women’s Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C., United States
June 23, 2021
Partner Leadership Conference
Toronto, Canada
July 26, 2021
Emerging Leaders Conference
Chicago, Illinois, United States
News
January 11, 2021
5 Ways to Use Technology in Your Business (Lutz)
January 07, 2021
US COVID Relief Bill: Business Review (McKonly & Asbury)
January 06, 2021
How Can Business Owners Exit Effectively During COVID? (FRP)
January 01, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Bill Contains Tax-Related Provisions (KSM)
December 16, 2020
US Election Results and Biden's Tax Plan Effects (AA&S)
December 16, 2020
How Can Firms Bolster Their Operational Resilience? (FRP)
December 16, 2020
Paying For Pandemics: Corporate Taxes Too Low? (SingerLewak)
December 10, 2020
How to audit during a pandemic? (AICPA)
Regional Council
Jamie Ellis
Chairman
Katz Sapper & Miller
Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Jamie Ellis
Indianapolis, IN, USA
NA Council Functions: Council Chairman
Jim Keeslar
Sikich, LLP
Akron, OH, USA
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Jim Keeslar
Akron, OH, USA
NA Council Functions: Council member
Philip Hayes
Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam
Melbourne, FL, USA
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Philip Hayes
Melbourne, FL, USA
NA Council Functions: Council member
Robert J. Dutkiewicz
Clayton & McKervey
Southfield, MI, USA
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Robert J. Dutkiewicz
Southfield, MI, USA
NA Council Functions: Council member
Steve Behrns
Boulay
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Steve Behrns
Minneapolis, MN, USA
NA Council Functions: Council member
Jason Ferguson
Calvetti Ferguson
Houston, TX, USA
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Jason Ferguson
Houston, TX, USA
NA Council Functions: Council member
John Garvey
Bland Garvey
Dallas, TX
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John Garvey
Dallas, TX
NA Council Functions: Council member
Patrick Grosjean
PSB Boisjoli
Montreal, CA
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Patrick Grosjean
Montreal, CA
NA Council Functions: Council member
Steven Kerrick
MCM CPAs & Advisors
Louisville, KY, United States
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Steven Kerrick
Louisville, KY, United States
NA Council Functions: Council 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.
Julia Ngai
Member Engagement Officer - NA & LA
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Julia Ngai
Member Engagement Officer - NA & LA
Email: jngai@primeglobal.net
Phone: +1 678-417-7730 ext. 320
Julia is responsible for recruitment support, member engagement, referral tracking and assistance, sharing best practices and ensuring standard processes, driving efficiency in PrimeGlobal operations. Julia is a CPA with a Masters of Taxation obtained at Georgia State University. Julia joined PrimeGlobal in February 2020, with Big 4 experience and accounting profession expertise.
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.