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David Stende

Managing Partner/CEO, Eide Bailly LLP

Dave has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, providing client services in the areas of auditing and consulting for a variety of industries. He currently serves as Managing Partner/CEO. As managing partner, Dave is chief executive officer of the Firm and is responsible for carrying out the policies and objectives adopted by the Firms Board of Directors. Stende oversees the management and profitability of the Firm and is responsible for implementing and monitoring actions to achieve the Firms strategic and long-range plans. Stende is also responsible for monitoring developments in the profession and business environment, and determining their relevance to the Firm, to ensure continuity and success.

Stende joined Eide Bailly in 1981 and was promoted to partner in 1992. In 1995 he became the head of the Audit Department and served as the Partner-In-Charge of the Firms Fargo, N.D. office from 2004 to 2006. He was appointed to Chief Operating Officer in 2006. On May 1, 2013 he was elected by the partners to serve as Managing Partner/CEO of the Firm.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dave likes to travel, read, golf and spend time at the lake. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and twin college-aged children.

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