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“I chose public accounting because I wanted a career that offered upward mobility and the benefits of working with a diverse and successful clientele. I chose BKD because it is a Top 10 firm and I felt comfortable with the culture.”
— Nathan Ballard

Meet Our People

Nathan L. Ballard
Nathan Ballard and his wife Shannon vacation in Greece.
Level: Staff Accountant
Office: St. Louis
School: Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, BSBA degree, 2007
Area: Audit
Hobbies: Reading, traveling and outdoor activities
Family: Wife Shannon

Challenging Work

Nathan says each industry he works with has its own intricacies and nuances, which can be challenging when performing audits. “But at BKD there is lots of support and management is always there to help you navigate those challenges.”

Rewarding Opportunities

“I have the opportunity to work in a different location, with different people and encounter different accounting and auditing issues about every two to three weeks, I cannot imagine a better way to develop professionally.”

And a Life

Nathan and Shannon enjoy being outdoors and spending weekend time fixing up their cabin. He also participates in the Police Athletic League baseball tournament—a fundraiser to help foster positive relationships between law enforcement and high-risk children.