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Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Names Hortensia Sampedro Hacker Director of Marketing

MIAMI - January 6, 2005 - Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, a Miami-based accounting and management consulting firm, announced the addition of Hortensia Sampedro Hacker as director of marketing. She will be responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's marketing strategy across all areas of practice.

Hacker has more than 30 years experience in domestic and international banking, marketing and working with non-profit entities. She served 20 years with Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., holding such positions as chief executive officer of Chase Bank International in New York City and vice president of Private Banking in Miami, FL.

Most recently, Hacker has dedicated her time and efforts to several non-profit organizations. She served on the Boards of Directors of the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and the Friends of the Lowe Art Gallery, as well as on Key Biscayne Yacht Club's Board of Governors. Nationally, she has been involved with the Center for InterAmerican Relations (America's Society) and the United States Sailing Association.

"Hortensia's marketing expertise combined with her background in financial services will be valuable resources as our firm builds on a 35-year history," said Tony Argiz, CPA, managing partner of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra. "As one of the nation's top 70 CPA firms, MBAF's growth goals need the strong marketing leadership Hortensia has to offer."

Hacker received a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Miami. She conducted post-graduate studies at Harvard University Graduate School of Business and earned a master's in business administration from New York University.

Based in Miami, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Boulder, Colorado, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, is one of the nation's leading independent accounting and management consulting firms. With a portfolio of services that goes far beyond traditional accounting, MBAF provides business solutions to a broad range of clients, from individuals to public and private entities. For more information, visit www.mbafcpa.com.


Editor's Note: Hortensia Sampedro Hacker currently resides in Key Biscayne, Florida.