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Derek Backa, a partner in the firm, is responsible for consulting engagements, including business valuations and technology. Derek has particular experience serving closely held businesses where he counsels and assists business owners with profitablity analysis, tax planning and compliance, loan request packages, business plan development, real estate transactions, and general business matters. He also assists businesses and individuals on a wide range of financial planning matters. Prior to joining the firm, Derek was a personal financial planning consultant for a Pittsburgh-based firm, serving corporate managers, attorneys, physicians, and engineers. In addition to his accounting and financial experience, he has more than 10 years experience in manufacturing, where his responsibilities included production scheduling and inventory control, as well as fabrication and distribution of product lines for the steel industry. In December, 1998, Derek completed the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) program and earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). Derek, who holds Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses, has a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Pittsburgh. Derek is past chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Cancer Society and currently serves as a board member for the Pennsylvania Division of the American Cancer Society. He is also a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. | 