Adam Klein

CAREER JOURNEY

Adam Klein is Bennett Thrasher’s Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Adam works with the partner leadership team to enhance growth strategies and business development initiatives, while also impacting the firm’s continued investment in specialty tax and other advisory services. Adam helps drive the firm’s ongoing commitment to organic growth, to expanding strategic partnerships around the world, and to extending the geographic footprint in key markets. Prior to joining Bennett Thrasher, Adam most recently served as director of strategic partnerships for Aprio, a top-50 Atlanta-based accounting firm. His professional background includes increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in business development, sales and account management at companies large and small, in a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, and nonprofit.

WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT

Since getting involved with AAM a few years ago, the organization has quickly become one of the most important elements of my career growth and success. I love learning with and from my AAM peers! I believe there is so much knowledge and practical experience to be gained when very smart, creative and progressive-thinking marketing, business development and growth leaders engage with one another. I’m passionate about all things client-related, particularly client development.

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Outside of work, Adam enjoys traveling, reading, podcasts, sports and being outdoors. But his favorite activity by far is simply being with his daughter Ella and dog Bear!

Chris Perrino

Principal, Business Development | Barnes Dennig

Chris has been with Barnes Dennig for over 20 years and plays an active role in helping the firm grow and prosper. He works closely with firm leadership to meet the evolving needs of new and existing clients. The overarching goal of Chris’ role at the firm is to build relationships with prospective clients and introduce them to the firm’s specialists who can help to minimize taxes and solve significant business challenges. He also coaches firm leaders to build industry service areas as well as market practice areas.

In addition, Chris works closely with the firm’s marketing team to hone messaging and provide the “voice of the prospect.” He provides insight and perspective to the firm’s marketing director and invites input from the marketing director on business development initiatives, as well.

A frequent speaker on professional services marketing and business development topics, Chris has spoken at top industry conferences organized by the AICPA, New York Society of CPAs, Ohio Society of CPAs, and the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM). He is a member of AAM’s Business Development Committee and past Chair of the Allinial Global Business Development / Marketing Committee, where he has served as a committee member since 1999. In addition, he is the Chair of the Corryville Catholic School Advisory Committee and has been a committee member since 2003. Corryville Catholic is an urban school dedicated to educating children to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY. He was chosen as a Cincinnati-area “Forty Under 40” in 1999 by the Business Courier and was inducted into the AAM Hall of Fame in 2012.

Chris is a lifelong Cincinnatian, a big fan of the Reds, and an avid fisherman. He enjoys time with family and friends, the great outdoors, rural settings, and lakeside summer vacations. He is a longtime member of the Corryville Catholic School Advisory Committee and a supporter of Catholic education. His bucket list includes sampling the Cincinnati-style chili at each unique chili parlor in town.

Ralph MacNamara

Ralph MacNamara leads the firm’s business development department and is responsible for driving the growth strategies for all service lines and industry teams. He also oversees the firm's corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote civic and community engagement.

Ralph provides audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services to a variety of public companies, private businesses, and entrepreneurs. His clients represent a wide array of industries such as banking, finance, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, legal, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and wholesale distribution.

He’s helped launch several new service lines and regularly works with attorneys to assist with their forensics accounting, economic damages, e-discovery, and expert testimony needs.

Ralph is currently Chairman of the South Florida District Export Council and serves on the Board of the Association of Accounting Marketing. A lifelong resident of South Florida, Ralph earned an MBA from the University of Miami with specializations in finance and marketing and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University.

Scott Moore

CAREER JOURNEY

As Owner & COO of The Rainmaker Companies, Scott is dedicated to helping professional service firms across the country optimize their ability to grow. Over his 30+ year career of leading integrated marketing and business development programs, he has developed a holistic perspective of strategies and tactics that drive growth. Prior to joining Rainmaker, his experience includes having served as CMO for a Top 20 US accounting firm where he led marketing and business development initiatives that helped drive 12-fold revenue growth over 14 years. He enjoys contributing to the profession through collaboration, leadership, and knowledge-sharing. He has served as President of AAM; was named among the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Industry” by Accounting Today; and was recognized as the “Accounting Marketer of the Year” by the CPA Practice Management Forum. In 2019 he was inducted by AAM into the Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame.

WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT

Over the years I have been fortunate to learn many things from fellow AAM members that have helped advance my career and generally make me a better professional. It is an honor for me to give back by sharing skills and knowledge developed along the way that may help others in similar ways.

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Enjoying time with family, exploring new places, playing music, and exercising.