McGladrey Alliance Announces Two New Members - Pugh & Company, P.C. and Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC

January 20, 2011 – Peoria, IL – Pugh & Company, P.C. and Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC have both become new members of McGladrey Alliance, a division of RSM McGladrey, Inc. which provides access to a valuable peer network of like-sized firms as well as a broad range of technical expertise and practice management resources.

“We plan to take advantage of our new affiliation with the McGladrey Alliance to enhance the services we already provide to our clients,” said C. Larry Elmore, CPA, president, Pugh & Company, P.C. Since 1969, Pugh & Company has been providing audit, accounting, tax, small business, consulting and planning services to its clients including individuals, partnerships, LLCS, corporations, not-for-profit entities, governmental entities, trusts and estates.

”We joined McGladrey Alliance to allow us to leverage McGladrey resources, experts and tools,” said Gary Schlappe, managing partner, Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC. “This will provide our clients additional expertise in a wide variety of complex subjects, such as federal credits and incentives, gift and estate matters and corporate transactions.” Since 1955, Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC has been providing quality professional auditing, accounting, tax and management advisory services to its clients.

"Membership in McGladrey Alliance offers a unique opportunity connect and network to leverage ideas and experiences, and learn from both peer groups and McGladrey Alliance experts,” commented Debra K. Lockwood, executive director of the McGladrey Alliance.

About Pugh & Company, P.C.
Pugh & Company, P.C., located in Knoxville, TN, serves clients including individuals, partnerships, LLCS, corporations, not-for-profit entities, governmental entities, trusts, and estates. Pugh & Company, P.C., offers full accounting professional services and expertise spanning many industries including finance, government, automobile, construction, real estate, wholesale, retail and non-profit organizations. For more information, visit www.pughcompany.com or call 865-769-0660.

About Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC
Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC located in Garden City, Kansas, and founded in 1955 serves governmental, commercial, closely held businesses, estates and individuals. Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC, offers professional accounting services and expertise spanning many industries including, agriculture, government and oil and gas. For more information, visit www.lhd.com or call 620-275-9267.

About McGladrey Alliance
McGladrey Alliance is a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States, with more than 90 members in 42 states and Puerto Rico. McGladrey Alliance member firms maintain their name, autonomy and independence and are responsible for their own client fee arrangements, delivery of services and maintenance of client relationships. McGladrey Alliance is a business of RSM McGladrey, Inc., a leading professional services firm providing tax and consulting services. For more information, call toll free 800-537-7163 or visit www.mcgladrey.com/alliance.