Kim Lawrence, CPA named Principal

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
NOVEMBER 14, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Decosimo is pleased to announce Kimberly A. Lawrence has been named a Principal of Joseph Decosimo and Company, PLLC. Kim has over 18 years of experience in tax practice and is actively involved in the firm's tax compliance practice, which includes review of partnership, corporate, state, consolidated, and individual tax returns, tax planning, and tax consultation. Areas of emphasis include state taxation, financial institutions, and real estate development.

She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chattanooga Tax Practitioners. Kim currently serves on the board of directors for the TSCPA and for Chattanooga Tax Practitioners. Kim is a member of the Optimist Club, a volunteer with Ronald McDonald House volunteer, and a member of the Girls, Inc. board of directors.