Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Director Karen Love Named One of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) is pleased to announce Karen Love, Director, Practice Growth has been named one of "Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2010" by Houston Woman Magazine.  

"Karen has been a catalyst for transformation of our firm. She continues to make a difference in the lives of any and all who have passed through the doors of PKF Texas, and the Houston business community," said Kenneth Guidry, CPA, President.  "Karen is an invaluable member of the PKF Texas team and I'm proud she has been recognized and honored in this way."

According to Beverly Denver, publisher of Houston Woman Magazine, "Those selected as Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2010 are individuals with vast networks of social and professional connections. They have earned an enviable reputation for possessing an expertise in a particular field or arena. They are considered knowledgeable, credible and trustworthy. The thoughts and actions of these women influence the thoughts and actions of others. It is our distinct privilege to be able to introduce these remarkable women to the community."

During her more than 16 years in the accounting world, Karen has been the mentor for many accounting marketers and has been honored as one of Accounting Today's 100 Most Influential People, a Marketer of the Year by the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) and was inducted into the AAM Hall of Fame in 2009. Karen is a member of numerous advisory boards, boards of directors and committees for various local and national organizations.  

Since 2008, Houston Woman Magazine has published a special edition each year featuring those selected as Houston's 50 Most Influential Women. An Afternoon Tea, co-hosted by Houston Woman Magazine and Chevron, was held on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the St. Regis Hotel to honor this year's 50 Women of Influence. The new special edition was unveiled at that event.

About Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas)

Located in Houston's Galleria area at 5847 San Felipe, Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. is a CPA firm that focuses on solutions for every stage of your business. With leaders who are forward-thinking entrepreneurs and business advisors with Big 4 backgrounds, we serve emerging and middle market companies across many industries.  Service areas include profit enhancement, internal audit, international/domestic tax, accounting, auditing, litigation services, business systems consulting and IT.  Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. is a member of PKF International and The Leading Edge Alliance. To learn more about Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C., visit their website at www.pkftexas.com.

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