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Two seasoned audit partners, Dan Hunter and Steve Grimaud, have joined the accounting firm of Mohler, Nixon & Williams. Dan Hunter will strengthen the firm’s reach into the San Francisco and North and East Bay markets, and Steve Grimaud will augment the firm’s audit team in its Silicon Valley office. The addition of Dan Hunter and Steve Grimaud brings the

total number of partners in the firm to 27, eleven partners in the audit practice.

“Dan and Steve are two talented professionals, and we are excited at what they bring to our practice,” says Leinani Nakamura, CEO. “MNW’s ability to continue to attract such knowledgeable partners from highly recognized firms is a result of our strong reputation for quality service in our markets,” Nakamura says. “Our focus on client service attracts partners who share this value, and is the reason for our continued success.”

Dan Hunter : brings more than 18 years of accounting experience.

Having served companies in high technology, manufacturing and distribution, software and services and clean tech for almost two decades, Dan Hunter offers Mohler, Nixon & Williams (MNW) clients a wealth of knowledge and experience. At MNW, Dan will specialize in auditing and accounting for private companies in the venture backed and middle market sectors. During his career, he has advised companies ranging from small, emerging businesses to large, multinational corporations. From this vast experience, he has gained a profound understanding of the wealth of business and accounting challenges facing today’s rapidly growing companies, making him highly skilled at assisting clients in navigating the current complex business landscape.

Prior to joining MNW, Dan spent four years as an audit partner with BDO Seidman, LLP. Dan started his career with Ernst & Young, LLP, after graduating with a BA from UC Santa Barbara, and is an active a member of the AICPA and California Society of CPAs.

Steve Grimaud : has over 25 years of professional experience and has worked with businesses based in the Silicon Valley for the last 22 years that range from privately held and venture backed entities to publicly held global enterprises. His experience is primarily from serving clients in the software, technology, manufacturing, distribution and service industries. He has assisted clients with initial public offerings, public and private debt offerings as well as with numerous SEC filings. Steve has also assisted many clients with mergers and acquisitions on both the buy and sell side.

Prior to joining MNW, Steve spent nine years as an audit partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP. He graduated with a BA from University of California Los Angeles. Steve is also a past president of the Silicon Valley San Jose Chapter of the California Society of CPAs and has been serving as the chapter’s monthly bulletin editor for the past 10 years.



About MNW - Mohler, Nixon & Williams

Founded in 1980, MNW is one of the largest locally-based CPA firms in California, with 27 partners and more than 130 associates. MNW professionals help solve the business challenges of growing companies and the successful individuals who lead these companies. With offices in Silicon Valley, Palo Alto and San Francisco, we are consistently recognized as a nationally ranked Top 100 Firm and one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.

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