IPA 200 firm Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas (PKF Texas) (FY23 net revenue of $36.9 million) of Houston announced that it joined its practice with Princeton, N.J.-based IPA 100 firm Withum (FY24 net revenue of $584.2 million), effective June 1. PKF Texas’ 20 partners and approximately 160 team members will join the Withum roster and remain at their location in Houston.
“We are very excited and eager to become part of the Withum team. Our promise has always been to build personal connections through forward-thinking expertise while working to help our clients reach their goals,” says Gary Voth, director and chairman of the board of PKF Texas. “Withum shares a similar mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Joining forces with Withum offers our valued clients and dedicated staff even greater opportunities to thrive and succeed.”
“Our clients will now benefit from a larger platform of national and international resources, deeper technical expertise, and specialized knowledge,” adds Voth. “We share a commitment to the highest level of integrity, a flexible and innovative culture, and a dynamic approach to problem-solving. This allows us to seamlessly expand into new markets while maintaining our core values as we continue to service our clients under the Withum brand.”
Withum’s MP and CEO, Pat Walsh, is equally thrilled about this union, which expands the firm’s reach into Texas and adds expertise in the energy sector. “Uniting our firms enables us to grow a portfolio of energy and oilfield service businesses nationwide. A piece of our M&A strategy aims to build around existing capabilities to create a more holistic client service approach. Diversity in expertise, experience and culture strengthens our ability to serve our clients and attract talent. Having a presence in the Space City offers us fantastic growth opportunities, and we’re excited to be here.”
