Fall 2012 issue of Horizons

FEATURE

RubinBrown Celebrates

When three young accountants formed Rubin, Brown, Gornstein & Co. in St. Louis in the early 1950s, they only dreamed that their enterprise would evolve into a national leader in the accounting and business consulting profession. Today, RubinBrown LLP, with more than 400 team members working out of offices in Denver, Kansas City and St. Louis, is ranked 46th in the nation by Inside Public Accounting. Jim Castellano, chairman, cites RubinBrown’s founders’ high professional standards, a dedication to client satisfaction and an exceptional team for the firm’s growth and success. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our clients and the exceptional work of our partners, managers and other team members,” observed Castellano. “Mahlon Rubin, Harvey Brown, and Sidney Gornstein set very high values for all of us. We feel privileged to follow in their footsteps.” John Herber, managing partner, who helped oversee the firm’s expansion to Kansas City in 2005 and growth to Denver in 2010, also credits the strategic vision of the firm’s board and partners, an aggressive recruitment program and rigorous training program designed to attract and retain the best and the brightest in the profession. From Three-Man Firm to

RubinBrown Mission Statement RubinBrown helps its clients build and protect value, while at all times honoring the responsibility to serve the public interest.

RubinBrown Vision Statement RubinBrown...

One firm, Highly respected

Nationally prominent

With a solid foundation of core values, inspired team members and totally satisfied clients.

RubinBrown Core Values Superior Quality & Service

Devotion to the People of RubinBrown

Teamwork

Objectivity & Integrity

Competence

Number of Team Members

Devotion to our Community & Profession

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

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3

9

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Vision

Having Fun

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