Urban Design Group Principal to Perform at Humane Society Benefit

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 07, 2012

Prominent southern blues artist the Ken Rhyne Band will perform at the celebration marking the end of the Humane Society of Jackson Countys (HSJC) Ride Like the Animals event on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Ride Like the Animals is the HSJCs inaugural pet festival, concert and motorcycle ride. It will be held from 1:00 pm 7:00 pm (rain or shine) at Crows Lake in Jefferson, GA. The event will also include pet demonstrations, pet services, a childrens area with inflatables, food, and a tailgate-themed beer garden.

The event is intended to raise funds and awareness for the creation of Jackson Countys first animal shelter. Currently, the HSJC operates through an all-foster home network. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Raise the Woof campaign, which was launched in early 2011.

Rhyne is an Atlanta-based Principal of Urban Design Group, which is currently providing pro bono architectural services for the planning and design of the future facility.

The staff and volunteers at HSJC are incredibly passionate about this vision, said Rhyne. Its a privilege to use my musical and design talents in support of their cause.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.raisethewoof.weebly.com.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in June 2012 to negotiate a long-term property lease with the HSJC, allowing the organization to construct a shelter on a 15-acre site owned by the county.

About the Ken Rhyne Band:

Rhyne is a talented blues singer and harmonica player and is regarded by many as one of the most accomplished blues rock/southern rock artists of our time. His album Caught You White Handed went to #1 across the Canadian charts upon release in 2008, followed by an “Album of the Year” nomination at the Native American Music Awards. Rhynes music may be heard on AirPlayDirect at http://www.AirPlayDirect.com/KenRhyne.

About Ken Rhyne, Allied AIA, AICAE, Principal, UDG:

Principal of Urban Design Group, Ken Rhyne is a noted interior designer and pivotal part of the firms leadership team. He is a member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers (AICAE) and is an Allied Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Rhyne has over 35 years of experience in conceptual architectural and interior design projects, including sustainable design, green architecture and the respectful infusion of Native American culture into his work.

Through his design, music and civic involvement, Rhyne has served as an advocate for Native American issues throughout his life. He is a Tuscarora Indian and a nationally-recognized designer with a talent for respectfully incorporating tribal culture into museums, cultural centers and other types of facilities. Rhyne is also a member of the Pfeiffer University Baseball Hall of Fame and was a minor league player for the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers.

About the Humane Society of Jackson County:

Established in 1998, the Humane Society of Jackson County was the vision of native Marjorie Butler, who worked with Bob and Sandy Wells to make her dream a reality. A low- and no-cost spay neuter program for low-income families was started in 2006, and in February of 2007, the group received its Department of Agriculture License and began rescuing and placing homeless animals. In 2008, volunteers launched a courtesy placement program to assist with animals requiring re-homing that the group could not accommodate, since it currently operates through an all-foster home network. In 2011, the organization launched its capital campaign to raise funds for the shelter and opened the ReTail Thrift Store, located in downtown Jefferson behind the Crawford W. Long Museum. HSJC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. Community meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter at locations around the county. For more information, visit the web site at http://www.hsjc.com, call 706-367-1111 or e-mail hsjc1111(at)gmail(dot)com.

About Urban Design Group:

Urban Design Group offers architectural, interior design and urban master planning services to its worldwide clientele from studios in Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, UDG’s personnel work on a wide range of projects from hospitality, resort, gaming design and Native American design projects to corporate, university facilities and urban mixed-use developments.

In the firm’s 38-year history, Urban Design Group has completed more than $ 6 Billion dollars in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors, 15 design competition awards and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books. For more information, please visit http://www.urbandesigngroup.com.







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Brett Whitcomb Joins Ryan as Principal to Lead New Insurance Tax Practice


Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) August 20, 2012

Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, today announced that Brett Whitcomb has joined the management team as Principal to lead the Firms new Insurance Tax practice.

Mr. Whitcomb will oversee a multi-disciplinary team of Ryan professionals providing multistate insurance premium, income, surplus lines, and self-procurement tax services, as well as insurance company compliance, dispute analysis, and global investigative services in regulatory inquiries, litigation, and Dodd-Frank matters related to insurance companies. In addition to his role as Insurance Tax Practice Leader, he will also be opening a new Ryan office in Hartford, Connecticut.

Prior to joining Ryan, Mr. Whitcomb led the National Premium Tax Compliance practice for a national accounting firm, supporting Fortune 500 clients as the national contact for multistate insurance tax services. He has also worked in the tax departments of several major global corporations throughout his distinguished 30-year career, including nearly five years as Corporate Tax Director of a Fortune 100 insurance company. Mr. Whitcomb has achieved industry recognition as a strategic thought leader in insurance tax and is a regular contributor to Tax Analysts, a leading provider of tax news and analysis for 150,000 tax professionals in law and accounting firms, corporations, and government agencies. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Management Science from Tulane University Graduate School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Fairfield University, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Im excited to have a veteran insurance tax leader like Brett Whitcomb join our leadership team to launch our new practice and expansion into Hartford, Connecticut, said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan. Our clients will benefit tremendously from Bretts strategic leadership and the added value that insurance tax services will bring to new and existing engagements.

I look forward to driving rapid revenue growth for Ryans Insurance Tax practice, said Mr. Whitcomb. I am proud to join this premier team of tax professionals and help support Ryans proven record of delivering superior client service and results.

About Ryan

Ryan is an award-winning global tax services firm, with the largest indirect tax practice in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax appeals, tax compliance, and strategic planning. Ryan is a two-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryans multi-disciplinary team of more than 975 professionals and associates serves over 6,500 clients in 40 countries, including many of the worlds most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at http://www.ryan.com.