St. Paul, Minn. (July 18, 2005) — Wipfli, a CPA and consulting firm with offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, is pleased to announce that Jeffery Thill was elected partner effective June 1, 2005.  Thill joined Wipfli in 1994 and works in the St. Paul office.

Thill provides audit, accounting, and consulting services to his clients and specializes in the manufacturing and distribution practice area. His technical expertise enables him to successfully analyze his clients’ financial information and provide them with a different perspective of their business. Performance management has been a focus area for Thill. He also serves as a mentor for fellow associates and is a “big believer in knowledge transfer and leading by example.”

Thill is a member of Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association. He is also a member of Wipfli’s SEC technical issues committee and is the financial practice leader for Wipfli’s manufacturing practice. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire.

About Wipfli

With more than 650 associates and 18 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Wipfli ranks among the 20 largest CPA and consulting firms in the nation. Wipfli can advise in all areas of business, from finance and operations to human resources, information technology, and customer relationships. Wipfli’s clients include manufacturers, health care organizations, financial institutions, nonprofit entities, dealerships, contractors and developers, small businesses, and individuals. Wipfli’s 75-year legacy of helping its clients succeed is a point of pride for each of the firm’s partners and employees.