BKDers work hard, play hard and give back.
BKD Life shares the big ideas and exciting stories of our unforgettable people. BKDers aren’t just accountants—we’re nonprofit board members, world travelers, kidney donors and marathon runners. Life at BKD is unique, but the purpose we all hold is the same: provide excellent client service and rewarding career opportunities.
"As you explore the remarkable stories inside BKD Life, I encourage you to reflect on our PRIDE values, which define who we are as a firm and how we want to be perceived by our clients and peers. Passion, respect, integrity, discipline and excellence is at the heart of everything we do."
— CEO Ted Dickman
2019 Summer Edition
BKD Celebrates Grand PRIDE Tradition
“At BKD, PRIDE is everything,” says CEO Ted Dickman. “One of the greatest privileges I have as CEO is recognizing two outstanding BKDers…
2019 Summer Edition
Face-to-Face in Guatemala
Tondeé and her family have two sponsored friends, Marianna and Mayra, and finally had the chance to meet them and their families on an…
2019 Summer Edition
High Seas Ahead
Get your sea legs ready. This 1970 Prowler isn’t your average pirate ship—it’s a sea-themed glamper. Named after the first female Irish…
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Playing for a Brighter Future
Tennis season never ends for Tracy Young, a partner based out of BKD’s Little Rock office. He hadn’t picked up a racquet in more than 15 years, but that didn’t keep him from contacting a local tennis facility to get involved, after a doctor’s visit…
Close-Knit Community
BKD has rallied behind the 4RKids Foundation since its founding in 2003. The organization was created by Dr. Barbara Whinery to promote community awareness of individuals with special needs and provide more services and opportunities for those…
Finding Faith in Israel
When Erie Manager Steve Gresh chose Israel as his next vacation destination, some questioned why he wanted to visit the seemingly volatile region. Television and internet viewers may associate the Middle Eastern country with conflict between…
Don’t Go It Alone
Director Jackie Nussbaum and Managing Consultant Jen Goins seized the opportunity to lend their expertise after the new Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Group (EAPG) methodology shook up the Medicaid reimbursement process throughout Ohio in 2017.
Reaching for Excellence
Managing Partner Jack Thurman has been with the firm for nearly 19 years, but his most nerve-wracking presentation didn’t come until about eight weeks ago, to 15 families with a collective net worth of nearly $25 billion.
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Antiques and unusual objects, such as hand-cranked telephones and a gorgeous display of swords and spears, decorate the inside of the Colombian home IT Project Manager Robert Escobar and his family would often visit throughout his childhood.
Batter Up, New York
At 53 years old, Director of Health Care Consulting Adrian Rios faces consistent disbelief when he tells others he plays baseball—and he’s pretty good at it.
Share Your Great Ideas
BKD is making it easier to transform your innovative ideas into reality—no magic wand required. The firm is committing significant resources and funding to promote new revenue-generating ideas, says Gary Farrar, BKD’s chief innovation and…
