Ryan Spohn to Assume Dual Role of CFO and COO

Move brings deep analytic approach to operations

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, announced that, effective January 1, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Spohn has assumed the title and additional responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer. He also serves on the company’s Board of Managers.

Ryan’s new role enables holistic decision making for both finance and operations; improved efficiency and streamlined communication; and enhanced strategic alignment between financial strategies and operational goals, a boost to the company’s broader strategy.

“Ryan is one of my most trusted advisers and I am absolutely confident that his financial expertise and strong business acumen will help us drive greater operational efficiency and performance as we execute our ambitious growth plan,” said Sikich Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Christopher Geier. “He will work in close collaboration with our business pillar leadership to drive organic growth, expand our service offerings and streamline the acquisition integration process."

Ryan has served as Sikich CFO for the last six years. He is a graduate of Indiana University and received his MBA in finance and economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

About Sikich

Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

“Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.