James G. Castellano becomes new AICPA chair of the board.

• Position: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Brief Article

James G. Castellano is the new chair of the AICPA Board of Directors. His term, which became effective at the fall governing Council meeting, will expire in Oct. 2002. Castellano is the managing partner of Rubin, Brown, Gornstein & Co. LLP, a mid-sized firm in St. Louis.

Castellano has served as chair of several volunteer committees, including the Management of an Accounting Practice Committee, Future Issues Committee, and Technical Issues Committee of the Private Companies Practice Section. He also served on the Private Companies Practice Executive Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee, and is a member of Council.

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