Howard J. Kies, CPA
Firm Managing Partner

As the Firm Managing Partner of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, Howard is responsible for the overall strategic planning and direction of the partnership, including the day-to-day administration and financial management of the Firm; oversight of partner and staff activities; and execution of all contracts, agreements and documents on behalf of the partnership. He also serves as the Chairman of the Executive Board of CB&H.

Howard joined the staff of CB&H in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1976, and was admitted to the partnership in 1982. He served as partner-in-charge of the Augusta, Georgia office of CB&H from 1983 until 1988 and the Richmond, Virginia office from 1988 until 1991. Prior to becoming Firm Managing Partner, Howard was a regional managing partner responsible for the financial and strategic decisions for seven CB&H offices. Howard’s experience includes the administration of personnel; the development of operating procedures; and the planning, scheduling and delivery of quality service to clients.

Howard graduated cum laude from Pfeiffer College in North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts and a Major in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and served on the AICPA Council for three years. In addition, he is a member of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA).