Amy Quinn Joins Moore Colson

June 26, 2008

Atlanta-based accounting firm Moore Colson recently announced the hiring of Amy M. Quinn, CPA, as a Senior Manager in its real estate practice. Amy has 19 years experience in real estate investments, due diligence, finance, and financial reporting, with an in-depth knowledge of commercial real estate equities and mortgages.

Before joining Moore Colsonís real estate practice, Amy was the Portfolio Asset Manager for Songy Partners, Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Amy directed all asset management for the companyís real estate portfolio, where she implemented the overall strategic plan and maximized asset value and investor returns. Songyís portfolio includes office and hotel operating properties as well as renovation and development projects. Amy was responsible for oversight of property management, operating budgets, cash flow projections and financing negotiations.

Amy also served in various management roles for ten years with MetLife, Atlanta, Georgia, in both Real Estate Investments and Financial Management areas. Amy was a manager on the Real Estate Investment Committee with oversight of the Real Estate Investments Business plan, totaling over $2.5 billion in income and $30 billion in asset value.

Amy also performed real estate due diligence consulting for Trimont Real Estate Advisors, Atlanta, Georgia, and BPSkolnick Consulting, Dallas, Texas. Amy also worked for KPMG Peat Marwick, Atlanta, Georgia.

Amy is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Concentration in Accounting, and a member of the University's Dean's List.

Amy is the latest top talent to join the firm's ever growing real estate practice. "We are excited about the caliber of personnel Steve LaMontagne, Partner, Moore Colson Real Estate, continues to bring to the firm. Amy's vast background and tenure in the real estate industry is impressive, and a perfect fit for our practice. We are very pleased to have her join the firm", says Greg Colson, Managing Partner, Moore Colson.

Moore Colson Real Estate serves all segments of the real estate industry including; real estate, hospitality and construction. Moore Colson Real Estate provides a complete range of audit, tax and advisory services for clients who construct, develop, own, lease, syndicate, advise, and manage all types of real estate assets.

Voted one of Americaís Top 25 firms by Inside Public Accounting (IPA), Moore Colson is a full-service firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, providing tax and assurance services, estate and financial services, lender services, management consulting services, and IT audit services.

Moore Colson, founded in 1981, serves clients throughout Atlanta and the southeastern United States. For more information about Moore Colson, call 770-989-0028 or visit www.moorecolson.com.

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