Brian West

I serve as leader of the outstanding team in BKD's Houston practice, responsible for ensuring that our clients are provided excellent service, timely and relevant information and great value. We help our clients enhance their businesses through improved financial information, effective communication with stakeholders and informed decision-making. By providing bright professionals with great tools, training and challenging career opportunities we are building a BKD team that delivers what we promise: Unmatched Client Service. As a Partner at BKD, LLP, I also provide audit and consulting services and continually seeking opportunities to present to our clients. I have more than sixteen years of experience providing audit and accounting services to public and private entities in various industries. I also have experience in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and compliance. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants a graduate of Leadership Tulsa class 47 and a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City class 35. I am a former member of the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and Leadership Oklahoma City. I am a 2004 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, with a B.B.A. degree in both accounting and finance. Specialties: Acquisitions, mergers and business combinations; Accounting research of complex issues or unusual items; Internal control evaluation and design