Tom O'Connell joins firm's senior management team as Director of Dealership Services.  In his new role, O'Connell will oversee all management aspects, new business development, and client interactions for the firm's newly created, nationwide dealership practice, which provides accounting, audit, and tax services for all types of dealerships.

Prior to joining the firm, O'Connell owned a nationally recognized consulting firm that specialized in the dealership industry.

"We are thrilled to have Tom join Purk & Associates. He brings a level of experience and business acumen that will serve our clients well, and he provides depth and expertise in the dealership industry that few accounting firms offer," said Jennah Purk, CPA, MST, President and CEO, Purk & Associates.

O'Connell received his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and a Masters of Business Administration from Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business. He is a member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) , the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the National Alliance of Auto Dealer Advisors (NAADA).. O'Connell currently serves on the board of directors for St. John Vianney High School and Guardian Angel Settlement Association.